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Feeding Parrots, Over-Supplementation Malnutrition

  This blog contains excerpts from my column, ‘The Holistic Parrot’, that appears in the April 2011, #159 issue of  Parrots magazine. ** Information update, since this blog was originally written and posted I have… 

Crimson-winged parrot, male.

Nutritional Daily Requirements for Parrots

This blog contains excerpts from my column, ‘The Holistic Parrot’,  that appears in the March 2011, #158 issue of Parrots magazine.   x Nutritional Daily Requirements – Determining Minimum, Recommended and Optimal Levels The Association… 

White-eyed Conure

What is Avian Malnutrition?

A Condition That Must Be Addressed Quickly According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, malnutrition is a common and detrimental condition that must be addressed quickly and comprehensively. Avian malnutrition cannot be diagnosed using… 

Maria-Strawberry

Why Feed Your Birds Organic

**With the updated information coming out in the Sprouting Book revision, it’s more important than ever, to feed your parrots and finches organic foods.**(Feb. 19, 2019.) Be sure to sign up for our newsletter so… 

OSB Sprouts

Soaked vs Sprouted Seeds for Parrots

  x Have you read elsewhere that ‘soaked seeds’ are as nutritious as properly grown sprouts? If so, the facts in this blog post will explain why this statement is false. And will help you… 

The Best Bird Food Ever! Complete Protein Sprouting Blend and at 3 days growth-ready to feed.

Welcome to the Home of the Best Bird Food Ever!

  The finest collection of foods and select nutritional supplements promoting the health and well being of parrots.   We specialize in using food and nutrition as medicine by providing the MOST wholesome, nutritious, organic… 

BBFE OSB

Features and Benefits of Our Sprouting Blends

  All sprouting blends are NOT created equal The Best Bird Food Ever! Avian Sprouting Blends are different from any others available. Our special formula gives your birds the highest level of nutrition possible. Because… 

Liquid DMG

DMG and Birds

Originally published in Parrots magazine, April 2006, issue #99 in my monthly column The Holistic Parrot When feeding parrots a balance of foods that provides balanced nutrition, supplements are not needed. DMG is one of…