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Processed food vs. Whole Foods: Which Is the Better Deal?
How much does it cost to feed a parrot fresh, whole foods? Explore daily and weekly food costs for cockatiels, African grey parrots, and macaws, with examples of vegetables, fruits, and sprouted se...
HOW ARGUMENTS ABOUT AVIAN NUTRITION TYPICALLY GO ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
For some reason, discussions about avian nutrition on social media always seem to follow the same pattern. “Because my vet recommends it.” “My parrot has been eating it for years without any proble...
Why Parrots Must Eat Fresh Whole Foods: 5 Ways to Encourage Your Bird to Eat Them
Why do fresh whole foods, dietary variety, and natural foraging matter for parrots? Learn why they matter, along with practical ways to help your bird try and eat more fresh foods.
Raw, whole foods: The best choices for parrot diets
Discover why fresh, whole foods matter in parrot diets and what research tells us about the shelf life of fruits, vegetables, and sprouts. This article explores nutrition, digestion, hydration, for...
Whole Foods Are More Than “Gourmet”
If you view fresh, diverse whole foods as “gourmet” food for parrots, you may want to reconsider your approach to avian nutrition. This article explores why whole foods, dietary variety, and natura...
THE WHOLE FOOD MATRIX: MORE THAN JUST NUTRIENTS
We are translating and sharing content from Biodiversity Bird Blends in multiple languages.Why do whole foods such as vegetables, fruit and seeds matter in a parrot’s diet? This article explains th...
Whole Food Diet Breakdown for Commonly Kept Parrot Species
Biodiversity Bird Blends, a company with avian biologists on its team, has published “WHOLE FOOD DIET BREAKDOWN FOR COMMONLY KEPT PARROT SPECIES” in 9 languages, featuring species-specific feeding ...
Not sure what to feed your parrot or how much is enough? This guide explains why there is no single “perfect” diet and introduces simple whole food feeding ratios to help you build a balanced, natu...
This blog provides a comprehensive guide to safely feeding microgreens to parrots and other companion parrots.It explains why microgreens are a valuable addition to an avian diet, how to grow them ...
How to Make Sprouts for Parrots.
This page provides a detailed guide on how to prepare sprouts in the optimal way for birds, along with clear explanations of why sprouts are such a valuable part of their diet.
How to Prepare Soaked Seeds and Nuts for Parrots.
A complete guide to preparing safe, nutrient-rich soaked seeds and nuts for parrots. Easy-to-understand tips on prep, feeding, storage, hygiene, and common questions for beginners.
The Importance of Vitamin A in Your Bird’s Diet
A practical guide to vitamin A in avian diets, covering deficiency risks, symptoms, and whole-food nutrition for healthier birds.