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What should I NOT give my African Grey parrot to eat2007-11-24 17:26:34

I understand there is some stuff that's very poisenous if you give it to your parrot, but no one can tell me exactly what it is.

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Avocado's are VERY poisonous to them, just a small bit is enought to cause death. And also stay away from bananas. Other than that you can give your birds anything that you eat, even meat! But remember, sunflower seeds are essential in their diet. Don't ever leave it out. They also love lusern, but only freshly picked. And lots of fresh fruit and veggies.

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1. Veggies and Fruit - virtually all, except avocado which is toxic. Good source of many vitamins and minerals. Should be heavy on produce containing Beta Carotene, which the body converts into Vitamin A. Includes dark orange flesh and deep green leafy veggies, such as carrots, yams, pumpkin, winter squash, broccoli, kale, greens, apricots, mangoes, papaya, red peppers, etc. For most birds, feed more veggies than fruit (3 - 4 veggies to 1 - 2 fruits), as fruit is higher in sugar and water and less nutrient dense. Lories in particular, and Eclectus to a lesser degree need more fruit, however. This group should provide a minimum of 30% of daily diet. Raw or cooked - on the side or combined with cooked foods, this is a big and extremely important part of every parrot's

daily intake (finches and canaries benefit as well!)

2. Grains and Seeds - whether served as "seeds", formulated into pellets or cooked meals, this is a group consisting of all the traditional stuff, like millet, sunflower, safflower, hemp, etc., plus whole grains like wheat, barley, oats, corn, buckwheat, rye, quinoa, etc. They tend to be high in fat, low in calcium, vitamins (especially Vitamin A), and protein. However, they do provide other important minerals, and essential fatty acids. Whole grains are also a good source of Vitamin B Complex and Vitamin E. Ground dwelling parrots, like budgies and cockatiels, can eat more seed than other species, like Eclectus or Amazons. Go heavier on cooked whole grains and sprouted seeds (more like a veggie!) than seed, per se. Forms approximately 20 - 25% of daily diet.