Bird Foods

Vegetables 

• Acorn squash (with seeds)

• Asparagus

• Basil

• Beets

• Bell peppers (with seeds)

• Broccoli

• Brussels sprouts

• Cabbage

• Carrots

• Cauliflower

• Celery

• Cilantro

• Collard greens

• Corn (on the cob or kernels)

• Cucumbers

• Dandelion greens

• Dill

• Green beans

• Kale

• Marjoram

• Mint

• Mustard greens

• Okra

• Parsley

• Pea pods

• Peas

• Radishes

• Rosemary

• Sage

• Snow peas

• Snap peas

• Spinach

• Sweet potatoes

• Swiss chard

• Thyme

• Turnips

• Watercress

• Yellow Squash (with seeds)

• Zucchini
   

Fruits 

• Apples (without the core or seeds)

• Apricots (remove pit)

• Bananas

• Blackberries

• Blueberries

• Cantaloupe

• Cherries (remove pit)

• Dates

• Figs

• Grapes (seedless)

• Honeydew melon

• Mango (without seeds)

• Nectarines (remove pit)

• Oranges (remove seeds)

• Papaya (remove seeds)

• Peaches (remove pit)

• Pears (remove seeds)

• Pineapple

• Plums (remove pit)

• Pomegranate seeds

• Raspberries

• Strawberries

• Tangerines (remove seeds)

• Tomato

• Watermelon (without seeds)
   

Grains and Seeds 

• Almonds

• Amaranth

• Barley

• Black beans (soaked and cooked)

• Buckwheat

• Chia seeds

• Chickpeas

• Flax seeds

• Hemp seeds

• Lentils

• Millet

• Oats

• Pecans (in moderation and unsalted)

• Pumpkin seeds

• Quinoa

• Sorghum

• Sunflower seeds

• Walnuts
   

Other Safe Foods 

• Hard-Boiled Eggs (without the shell)

• Honey (in moderation)

• Plain Oatmeal (cooked)

• Plain Rice Cakes

• Plain Yogurt (without added sugar)

• Unsalted Nuts (in moderation)

• Unsalted Pretzels

• Unsalted Popcorn

• Unsalted Sunflower Seeds (in moderation)

• Unsalted Vegetable Broth

• Whole Wheat Bread (in moderation)

• Whole Wheat Crackers

• Pasta (cooked and unsalted)

    ​Wonderful essentials:

• Pellets, should make up the most of your birds diet most parrots will have about 55-60% overall be pellets. We use Harrisons, Zupreme, and Missouri pellets for most of our flocks needs as it will vary a little for each bird species. Ensure the pellets you get are from a reputable company and offer a well balanced pellet for your bird.
  Ensure your feathered friend always has fresh pellets available to them at all times This should be the bulk of your birds diet, unless it is a specialty species like a toucanet, lorikeet, waterfowl, or other bird with a specialty diet.

• Most Seed mixes you buy at the store, should be given in moderation as these can cause health issues if given in excess, however it is a necessary requirement to have at least a little in their diet for variety. Treats including seeds should be no more than 5% of your birds overall diet.

• Fruit/Veggie Salad: Combine chopped vegetables and fruits. (This is fed to my birds about 30-40% of their diet each day with mostly veggies) Toucanets will require more nearly 60% of their diet to be this, but additionally it should be as low as possible in both Iron and Vitamin C, which is not an issue for normal parrot species.

• Foraging Toys: Fill toys with seeds, nuts, or fruits for mental stimulation.
  
  Cooking treats:

• Cooked Fish: Remove bones and skin.

• Cooked Meat: Remove bones and chop into small pieces things like chicken, are far better than pork or beef.

• Cooked Vegetables: Steam, roast, grilled, or boil any veggie listed the the left.

• Bird Bread: Bake a loaf with bird-safe ingredients, give this in limitation and use organic whole wheat flour egg with shells  and some millet.

• Chili: Cook meat, vegetables, and chili spices. (No Onion or Garlic, just peppers.)

• Home made Chips: Dehydrate vegetables (Limited quantities).

• Fruit Leather: Dehydrate fruit puree.

• Ice Pops: Freeze a mixture of fruits, vegetables, and water.

• Muffins: Bake muffins with bird-safe ingredients just like the bread.

• Omelets: Cook eggs (keep in shells for hens) and add fillings.

• Pancakes: Bake pancakes with bird-safe ingredients.

• Pasta Dishes: Cook pasta and add bird-safe sauces and vegetables.

• Snacks: Make small, bite-sized treats.

• Smoothies: Blend fruits, vegetables, and water.

• Soup: Simmer vegetables and broth.

• Sorbet: Make sorbet with bird-safe ingredients and organic frozen fruit.

• Stew: Cook meat, vegetables, and broth.

• Stir-Fry: Sauté vegetables and meat (go light on any oil and do NOT use avocado oil!

• Sushi: Roll up rice, vegetables, and fish seaweed is just fine for them to have.

• Tarts: Bake tarts with bird-safe ingredients.

• Treats: Create treats using fruits, vegetables, and grains.

• Waffles: Bake waffles with bird-safe ingredients but use your waffle maker outside by the grill it likely has Teflon on it.

• Pasta: Cook and rinse with cold water.

• Plain Rice Cakes: Crumble or break into pieces.

• Unsalted Popcorn: Remove unpopped kernels and kernels with hulls.

• Unsalted Pretzels: Break into smaller pieces.

• Unsalted Seeds: Roast or boil to for treats.

• Unsalted Vegetable Broth: Freeze in ice cube trays for a treat.

• Whole Wheat Bread: Very limited amounts used rarely as a treat only.

• Avocado: The avocado pit, skin, and even the flesh contain a toxin called persin, which can be fatal to parrots.

• Chocolate: Theobromine in chocolate is toxic to parrots, even in small amounts. Dark chocolate is especially dangerous.

• Onion and Garlic: These vegetables contain compounds that can damage red blood cells in parrots.

• Celery: The strings can entangle the intestines.

• Alcohol: Alcohol is toxic to parrots and can cause severe health problems even in tiny amounts.

• Caffeine: Caffeine is harmful to parrots and can cause heart problems.

• Salt: Excessive salt can and often leads to kidney problems in parrots.

• Fruit seeds and pits. Things like cherry pits, grape seeds, peach pits, apple, pear, watermelon, papaya seeds all contain trace elements of cyanide and are toxic to birds. This is likely to kill your bird if ingested, so please be sure to pick them out.

• Fatty Foods: A diet high in fat can contribute to obesity and other health issues, these although in tiny amounts will not kill your bird, there are just simply better options overall.

• Raw Meat and Eggs: Raw meat and eggs can contain bacteria that can cause illness in parrots.

• Certain Fruits and Vegetables: While most fruits and vegetables are safe, some, like raisins, and apple seeds, can be harmful.

• Cooked Bones: Cooked bones can splinter and injure parrots.

• Cleaning Products: Household cleaning products can be toxic if ingested.

• Pesticides and Insecticides: These chemicals can be harmful to parrots.

• Human Medications: Most human medications are not safe for parrots and can cause serious health problems.

• Saliva while human saliva is bad for birds, do not let them play in your mouth it is bad for them. Additionally cat's saliva is toxic and can kill your bird.