Diet is one of the most important parts to
having and raising healthy, long living,
happy parrots. Experts and long time
breeders believe that 85% of the parrots
diet should consists of fresh fruits,
vegetables, good seed mix, and small amounts
of sprouts varieties, changed on a weekly
basis.
Here at Avian Elites, we are always talking
about ways we can improve our diets to make
sure our birds have everything they
possibly, need and more. Our Diet consists
of everything we can find to make fresh,
exception to their dry diet, which is bought
and mixed together. We feed 3 times a day, @
7.00 am, 12.00pm and 4.00pm. A fresh millet
is given twice a week and their dry mix is
kept in their cages, all day, and changed on
a daily basis.
Eclectus Experts and long time breeders
believe that Eclectus parrots needs more
dark green, orange, and red vegetable
varieties such as: Dandelion Greens, Endive,
Kale, Mustard Greens, Collard Greens, Peas,
Green Beans, Broccoli, Green, Red, and
Orange Pepers, Asparagus, Brusell Sprouts,
Carrots, Yams, Sweet Potatoes, All varieties
of Squash- Butternut, Acorn, Spaghetti,
Buttercup, Zucchini etc. All Pumpkins and
Winter Squash need to be cooked for a
minimum of 25 minutes.
They also believe Eclectus should not have
Colored Pellets, synthetic vitamins,
carbohydrates, (especially gluten grains),
Spirulina, or Powdered green algae.
We here at Avian Elites believe the same
whole-heartedly, but we feel these items
should not only be kept away from Eclectus,
but all species/subspecies of parrots. No
matter if you have a Solomon Island Eclectus,
Congo Grey, Timneh African Grey, Blue Quaker
or even a Sun Conure these items have been
shown to be harmful and can adversely affect
their health and behavior.
Here are a few ways we make up our Eclectus,
Greys and Quakers meals:
6 to 8 different Fresh Fruits and 6 to 8
different Vegetables all mixed together (As
one meal).
Assortment of beans, brown rice, lentils,
split peas (as one meal). (We buy the soup
bean mix and they all pulverize their meals)
(Some days we will add in fruits and
vegetables).
Birdie bread with one of the meals above mix
with it (as one meal).
Assortment of noodles with vegetables added
(as a meal).
Brown Rice with fresh fruits and vegetables
mixed together.
Items listed below are all mixed together
and left in their cage all day, (changed on
a daily basis).
Here is a list of a few fruits & vegetables
that are prepared for our Eclectus, Greys
and Quaker Pairs along with Babies hatched
here at Avian Elites.
FRUITS
Apples (Red, Green & Yellow)
Bananas
Oranges
Tangelos
Tangerines
Grapefruits
Cantaloupe
Musket Mellon
Honey Dew
Watermelon
Blueberries
Raspberries
Blackberries
Strawberries
Cranberries
Nectarines
Peaches
Apricots
Plums
Star Fruit
Pluto (Dinosaur eggs)
Grapes (All Varieties/colors)
Mangos
Papaya (with seeds)
Guava
kiwi
Lemons
Limes
Tomatoes
Cherries
Pears
Pineapple
Figs ( Hale Groves Orchard are Excellent)
Coconuts
VEGETABLES
Peppers (all colors)
Broccoli Rabe Rappini
Cucumbers
Celery
Chicory
Broccoli
Asparagus
Cauliflower
Spinach
Carrots
Sweet Potatoes
Yams
Cabbage (Red and Green)
Lettuce
Parsley
Collard Greens
Bok Choy (Chinese Cabbage)
Napa Cabbage
Ginger Root
Radiccio
Belgian Endive
Daikon Radish
Upland Cress
Chards
Mustard greens
Parsnips
Turnips
Bean Sprouts
Alfalfa Sprouts
Endives
Artichokes
Eggplant
Kale
Okra
Basil
Squash ( All Varieties- Zucchini, Spaghetti,
Acorn, Butternut, Buttercup etc)
Leeks
Radishes
Beets
Pumpkin
Bamboo shoots
Potatoes
Brussels Sprouts
Broccoli Sprouts
Spicy Sprouts
Fennel
Dandelion Greens (These are in your store
around the Greens, They are not the ones
that grow in your yard.)
Pea Pods
Romaine Lettuce
Green Beans
String Beans
Corn on the Cob
Tofu (Soy Bean Cake)
Fresh water for drinking & bathing is also
essential to keep your parrots healthy &
happy.
All seeds & pits removed (unless stated).
Fruits and vegetables are cut up, mixed, and
served fresh daily. Food bowls are removed
after a two hour time period.
