Parrot Diet: Going Beyond the Seed Mix for Good

Parrot eating fresh vegetables — Pellets plus fresh vegetables: seed-only diets cause real deficiencies. Photo: Jaime A. Headden ( User:Qilong ) — CC BY 3.0

A bowl of seed is the most common reason parrots die young. Here are working ratios by species, a conversion plan that succeeds, and the foods that must never reach the cage.

Bowls of seeds, pellets and chopped vegetables — Convert gradually — parrots refuse unfamiliar food for weeks. Photo: Johntex — CC BY 2.5

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