The Parrotlet diet – overview
| We recommend a varied diet with some (or all) of these key elements: Seed Small Parrot mix or Diet Parrot Mix should always be made available. Seed husks must be removed every few days. Supplements Avian Vitaliser powdered supplement should always be included in the seed supply. Cuttlebone is also necessary for calcium. Pellets To support growth, all parrotlets up until at least six months of age need a high protein pellet like Avian Pro Vita. Fresh water Your parrotlet’s water should be changed at least daily. We recommend the addition of Multivet with Moulting Aid to your parrotlet’s water for two (non-consecutive) days per week during moulting. This will ensure your bird does not retain uncomfortable and unsightly ‘pin feathers’ for long periods. Chop Certain vegetables, grains, fruits, seeds and nuts are important for your parrotlet’s health. Parrotlet ‘Chop’ is a great way to provide these in balance, with convenience. Simply use the ingredients from the recipe below whenever they are in season. Here is our recipe. Treats Treats such as celery, beetroot leaves, silver beet, millet sprays, raspberry, strawberry or guava can be offered daily although fruits are recommended only occasionally. Wild foods Wild foods are FREE and provide your bird with both nutrition and an enriching source of activity. These should be collected from a source area known NOT to have been sprayed with herbicides. Looking around creek beds is a good option. To learn more, see this article. Sprouts Sprouts are an optional, highly nutritious food source that are enjoyed anytime. Full instructions may be found here. If you’re starting out with a new bird, then a great place to start is with the Essentials Starter Pack. Also important to know: NEVER feed the following… Potentially lethal: avocado chocolate UNHEALTHY (never feed): Fatty, salty, processed human foods dairy products tea coffee alcohol |
