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Nutrition (refer to recommended amounts in conjunction with recommended foods and foods not recommended)

Recommended Amounts

Critical for the health and long life of your bird
Pelleted bird food should always be available
Clean, fresh water should always be available
Certain nuts in moderation, some nuts not at all
Some greens in moderation, some greens not at all
Brown rice, pasta, or corn bread as a mash base (mash recipe below)
Any fresh fruits and fresh vegetables given should be washed thoroughly first
All food other than pelleted food can be fed once or twice daily but should be removed in 12 hours to refresh
Diet varies with species, always consult with your veterinarian first
- Basic Diet = low-fat, low protein
- Breads = small amounts occasionally
- Cereals = small handful daily
- Dairy = small amounts occasionally
- Flax Seed = mixed in mash or sprinkled on top of mash
- Fruits = one portion daily (berries = one to two per feeding)
- Leafy Greens = should be given daily
- Meats = small amounts occasionally as a treat
- Nutriberries = one a day as a treat
- Nuts (Small Birds) = pine nuts occasionally
- Nuts (Medium Birds) = almonds occasionally
- Nuts (Large Birds) = almonds, brazil nuts, hazel nuts, pecans, walnuts occasionally
- Vegetables - three to four types daily

Recommended - Bird Food, Fruits, Vegetables, Cereals, Breads, Dairy, Nuts (See Nutrition Section Above for Recommended Portions and Frequency)
Pelleted Bird Food Apples - NO SEEDS Asparagus - fresh Bagels - small pieces - limited Bananas - fresh Beans - various cooked Beef - well cooked - small amounts Bell Pepper - fresh Blackberries - fresh or frozen Blueberries - fresh or frozen Broccoli - fresh or frozen Brown Rice - cooked Cabbage - fresh Canned Vegetables - rinsed or low salt Carrots - fresh or frozen Cauliflower - fresh or frozen Celery - fresh Cereal - unsweetened Cheeses - various lowfat Chicken - well cooked - small amounts Collard Greens - fresh Corn - fresh or frozen Cornbread - small pieces - limited Cottage Cheese - lowfat Crackers - unsalted Cranberries - fresh or frozen Cucumbers - fresh Dandelion Greens - fresh Eggs - cooked Flax Seed Flour Tortillas - small pieces - limited Grapes - SEEDLESS Green Beans - fresh or frozen	Jalapenos - fresh Kiwi - fresh Macaroni & Cheese - cooked - small amounts Millet Spray - limited as treat only Mustard Greens - fresh Nutriberries - limited as treat only Oatmeal - cooked Oatmeal - dried Oranges - fresh - NO SEEDS Pasta - cooked Peanuts in Shell - if not moldy, old, or allergy issues Pine Nuts Peaches - fresh or frozen Pears - fresh or frozen Plums - fresh Potatoes - cooked Raspberries - fresh or frozen Refried Beans - low salt Rolls - small pieces - limited Strawberries - fresh or frozen Sweet Potatoes - cooked Tangerines - NO SEEDS Tomatoes - cooked Tuna - packed in water - well-drained - small amounts Turkey - well cooked - small amounts Turnip Greens - fresh Wheat Toast Yellow Squash - fresh Yogurt - lowfat Zucchini Squash - fresh

Not Recommended - Bird Food, Fruits, Vegetables, Cereals, Breads, Dairy, Nuts
Seeded Food Avocados Caffeine Chocolate Fried Foods Garlic Onions - raw Parsley	Peanuts in Shell - if moldy, old, or allergy issues Sunflower Seeds Salty Foods Spinach Sugar Tomatoes - raw

Help Stella and Abigail with their special needs

Becky's Bird Mash Recipe (make a big batch of mash, keep some in the refrigerator and give fresh portions daily, freeze the rest!)

You can add or subtract any ingredients according to what you have on hand:

Brown Rice - cooked
Kidney Beans
Pasta - cooked
Mixed Vegetables - frozen
Canned Corn
Pork 'n' Beans without the fat in the can
Carrots
Sweet Potatoes
Dry Oatmeal

For Daily Meal:
Add some raw vegetables, unsweetened cereal, and one piece of fruit

Disclaimer: The information on this web site is meant as a guideline only
and is not intended to replace the recommendations of your veterinarian