Whole Food Diet Breakdown for Commonly Kept Parrot Species

Whole Food Diet Breakdown for Commonly Kept Parrot Species

WHOLE FOOD DIET BREAKDOWN FOR COMMONLY KEPT PARROT SPECIES
FOUNDATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS by weight

We translated the chart officially published by Biodiversity Bird Blends for audiences in Asia. Please refer to the official version here.

After many, many years of research and experience, Dr. Crean has put together this infographic to act as a useful guide when considering how to structure your bird’s diets. To make diversifying your bird’s diets easier, we have curated many of these whole food items (including bundle boxes) for you at the shop link on our Facebook page.

 

Whole Food Diet Breakdown for commonly kept parrot species showing species-specific feeding ratios for fruits, leafy greens, sprouted seeds, microgreens, grains, nuts, and freeze-dried foods to support balanced parrot nutrition.

Bottom left:These percentages are general guidelines based on wild diets and may vary with age, activity level, season, and individual needs.

Center:Variety is key! Rotate a wide range of whole foods to provide optimal nutrition and enrichment.

Bottom right:All parrots should also have access to edible flowers and other alternative foodstuffs when available.

 

PARROT MEAL PLAN: This is my handy 1-pager for healthy feeding. This is a great foundation to a varied whole food diet. Please refer to the official version here.

A parrot whole-food nutrition chart showing recommended feeding ratios: fresh vegetables 30–40%, sprouted foods (seeds, legumes, microgreens) 10–20%, soaked seeds 10–15%, dried seeds 10–15%, and fresh fruits 10–15%. The chart also includes portion guidelines for small, medium, and large parrots. This visual guide provides whole-food nutrition recommendations to support healthy, natural feeding practices.

Note:
All of these foods are raw, unheated, and unprocessed whole foods. Dr. Crean does not recommend boiling, cooking, or baking them.

 

Reading next

How much should you feed your parrot? Parrot nutrition guide showing diet proportions and feeding balance for parrots