Pet bird (parrot) feeding — complete pellets ~3/4 plus fresh fruit/vegetables ~1/4; avoid seed mixes
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- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The best diet for a pet parrot is a combination of nutritionally complete pellets made for parrots together with a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* About three-quarters (3/4) of a parrot's food should be complete pellets that supply the vitamins and nutrients the bird needs.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* About one-quarter (1/4) should be washed fruits and vegetables such as carrots, broccoli, peas, de-seeded apples, grapes, pomegranates, blueberries and sprouts.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Some native berries, including rowan and hawthorn, are poisonous to parrots and must be avoided.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Ready-made seed mixes are poor for parrots: they are high in fat, energy and omega-6 fatty acids but low in quality calcium and vitamins A, D, K, E, biotin and B12, as well as essential amino acids lysine and methionine.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* If offered a seed mix, parrots will instinctively pick out the fattier seeds and nuts.