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The following foods should NEVER be fed to your pet bird:
Avocados, chocolate, apple seeds or apple cores, the flesh of a fruit that has a bleeding pit like some peaches, plums, and apricots.
Do not feed alcoholic beverages, nicotine, or drugs.
Do not feed any salt, salty seeds, nuts, or chips, salty canned vegetables or salty frozen vegetables. Many frozen vegetables, such as corn, are available unsalted. Rinse all frozen foods thoroughly and bring to room temperature before feeding.
If fed a well balanced diet, including pellets, most pet birds do not need any additional food supplements or vitamins. An overabundance of vitamins can be highly toxic to your bird. It is advisable to consult your avian vet before adding any supplements or vitamins to your bird’s food.
I am not a domesticated pet like a dog or cat. I still have the spirit of the jungle in me. I have special needs which you may find hard to fill. Please don’t learn these too late for my well-being.
I am used to flying through rain forests or savannas. At the very least, give me enough room to flap my wings and exercise.I need lots of socialization to learn how to act with you. I also need to have adequate quality time with you every day–no matter what your schedule or other needs are. I am a living, feeling creature. Above all, I need to be able to have complete trust in you, and count on your predictability in looking after me every day. Read the rest of this entry »