what types of food can a parakeet eat and not eat?

Question

please send me a list of what types of fruit and veggies a parakeet can eat.... please . best answer 10 points

Answer 1

Pellet food is best for your bird, but some won't eat it.. you can try mixing it in little by little with seed to get him on it steady.My birds won't eat pellet food because they weren't started on it. When feeding seed giving them addition foods can make up for the nourishment seed lacks. I give my birds frozen mixed veggies. I just run some under hot water in my hand and put a few on their food. They love it. (peas carrots corn green beans) Fruits OK you wanna watch giving too much apple it can cause your bird to dehydrate. Never give them chocolate or dairy. Offer little peices of bread or cracker. They love scrambled egg and it's really good for them.

Answer 2

Anything other then avocado, chocolate, apple & pear seeds, and anything containing caffiene.

Milk and the by products are homodinized so yogurt, cheese and the like are fine. Birds are NOT lactose intolarant like people say they are. Lettuce has no nutrional value, but don't hurt them. You may get loose stools, but use common sense with all in what you feed to your bird.

Salt and sugar must be used within moderation. Iodine IS needed to form the feather folicle along with calcium. This is the feather shealthing, the coating that protects the feather when it first comes through the skin. This will eventually dry and fall off, leaving a brand new feather.

If you can't feed fresh veggies, use frozen mixed veggies thawed out. You can shred them on a grater for your parakeet. Best to do this while they are frozen. Do NOT use can veggies, the can has way to much salt for preserving them( this is unless you find the ones with NO SALT).

Yes you can feed your bird meat. Birds love chicken, turkey, hamburger, tuna, seafood(good source of iodine), pork, sausage, pasta, rice, mac and cheese, scrambled eggs, etc.

Fruit, apples, banannas, pears, peaches, nectarines, grapes, etc... I have found out that birds like fruit at room tempatures. They tend to shy away from fruit if it's cold.

Good Luck!

Answer 3

Your bird does not need any special food after a beak trimming if it was done properly. If your birds beak is sore he will not eat the foods that bother him I am surprised your vet did not tell you to cut back on nuts if your bird is very plump. Nuts are high in fat. The most healthful nut to feed your bird are almonds because they are calcium rich. Get sliced or slivered almonds in the bulk food dept of a large supermaket. A couple of slices or slivers is enough for a keet. Small pieces of of almost any nut are fine.Macadamia nuts are very high in fat and are recommended for the larger birds such as toos and macaws. You can send those to me ----Yummmmm Peanuts can carry molds and should not be fed as a steady diet. half a peanut once or twice a week would be ok. Sunflowers should be limited too They are a special treat not a basic part of the diet and birds can become addicted to them ,refusing other foods. Google safe foods for parrots and lots of stuff will come up. Besides your basic diet of pellets and seeds you should serve lots of veggies and a smaller amount of fruits, No avacado . It causes digestive distress. Also a bit of pasta (with or without sauce ) and whole grain bread is fine. foods that are unsalted are best. I cut down or eliminated salt in our diet because of the birds and it has benefitted us, We get more than enough salt in processed foods like TV dinners . Ask your doctor. Is your bird's vet an avian vet ? Just curious.

Answer 4

Sorry to whoever posted above, but pellets are NOT the best. Pellets alone can cause liver problems.

The best is a mixed diet.
Go for 30% seeds, 20% pellets, 40% vegetables and fruits (vegetables are better), and 10% grains

Vegetables can include broccoli, grated carrots, cooked corn, cooked beans and peas, spinach, bell peppers, and fruits can include apple, grapes, papaya, but no citrus though, because it's acidic.

Grains can include cooked brown rice, whole wheat bread, and cooked oatmeal.

You can also give a bit of hard-boiled eggs once in awhile.

Foods that they cannot eat are:
Chocolate, avocado, alcohol, caffeine, coffee, salt, excess/added sugar, lettuce, rhubarb, fruit seeds and pits, oils, milk and cream, onions, mushrooms, uncooked beans, tomato leaves, and junk food.

Answer 5

If you are only interested in a list of fruits and veggies, that is easy. Any fruits and veggies other than avocados and fruit seeds such as apple, peach and apricot.

But if you want to know what your bird will LOVE, then the answer gets much more interesting!!
Birds can eat certain flowers, which makes a unique and different way to spice up your bird's diet. Here is a link to some favorite safe flowers:
http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww38eii.htm
Be sure not to feed flowers bought from flower shops or retail stores, since they are usually sprayed with pesticides.

Another way to show your bird he is special is to make him "Birdie bread!" These simple recipes will provide your bird with a special treat that it both delicious and healthy!
Here is a link to some recipes:
http://www.featheredfriends.ca/html/be_a_birdie_gourmet.html

You also should not neglect to investigate different ways to prepare the fruits and veggies. My Cockateils will not touch fresh veggies and fruits, but adore dried ones sprinkled into their food. Be sure to cut the dried foods up small, and avoid dried foods with sulfites or other additives. Health food stores are good places to get all natural dried foods.
Canned fruits and veggies are well liked as well! Canned green beans, corn or peas are favorites around here.

And of course , don't neglect the possibility of feeding your bird small amounts of your dinner!! Regulate the salt and sugar, but don't be afraid to give pasta, rice, meat, mashed potatoes, oatmeal, and even soups. My Quaker loves sharing my clam chowder! Just make sure these foods are only slightly warm. You don't want to risk burning a bird's crop!!

The list is endless. If you would like to know more, I can direct you to a Yahoo group with a huge number of files on bird diets, natural bird foods, and special birdie recipes! Just E-mail me.

Good luck.

Answer 6

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if you need more information do a search for PARAKEET CARE AND FEEDING, or BUDGIE DIET CARE AND FEEDING.

Answer 7

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