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
FOUNDATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS by weight
by Dr. Jason Crean at biobirdblends.com
The following text was transcribed from the image.
Cockatoo
FRUITS 5–10%
LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES 20–25%
OTHER VEGETABLES 15–20%
SPROUTED GRAINS & SEEDS 10–15%
MICROGREENS 5–10%
DRY GRAINS & SEEDS 5–10%
TREE NUTS 5–10%
FREEZE-DRIED FRUITS & VEG 5–10%
Cockatiel
FRUITS 5–10%
LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES 20–25%
OTHER VEGETABLES 15–20%
SPROUTED GRAINS & SEEDS 10–15%
MICROGREENS 5–10%
DRY GRAINS & SEEDS 10–15%
TREE NUTS 5–10%
FREEZE-DRIED FRUITS & VEG 5–10%
Budgerigar
FRUITS 5–10%
LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES 20–25%
OTHER VEGETABLES 15–20%
SPROUTED GRAINS & SEEDS 20–25%
MICROGREENS 5–10%
DRY GRAINS & SEEDS 10–15%
TREE NUTS 5%
FREEZE-DRIED FRUITS & VEG 5–10%
Eclectus
FRUITS 25–30%
LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES 40–50%
OTHER VEGETABLES 10–15%
SPROUTED GRAINS & SEEDS 10–15%
MICROGREENS 3–5%
DRY GRAINS & SEEDS 3–5%
TREE NUTS 3–5%
FREEZE-DRIED FRUITS & VEG 3–5%
Ringneck Parakeet
FRUITS 10–15%
LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES 20–25%
OTHER VEGETABLES 15–20%
SPROUTED GRAINS & SEEDS 15–20%
MICROGREENS 5–10%
DRY GRAINS & SEEDS 10–15%
TREE NUTS 5%
FREEZE-DRIED FRUITS & VEG 5–10%
African Grey Parrot
FRUITS 15–20%
LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES 25–30%
OTHER VEGETABLES 15–20%
SPROUTED GRAINS & SEEDS 10–15%
MICROGREENS 5–10%
DRY GRAINS & SEEDS 5–10%
TREE NUTS 5–10%
FREEZE-DRIED FRUITS & VEG 5–10%
Poicephalus Parrot
FRUITS 15–20%
LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES 25–30%
OTHER VEGETABLES 15–20%
SPROUTED GRAINS & SEEDS 10–15%
MICROGREENS 5–10%
DRY GRAINS & SEEDS 5–10%
TREE NUTS 5–10%
FREEZE-DRIED FRUITS & VEG 5–10%
Lovebird
FRUITS 10–15%
LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES 20–25%
OTHER VEGETABLES 15–20%
SPROUTED GRAINS & SEEDS 15–20%
MICROGREENS 5–10%
DRY GRAINS & SEEDS 10–15%
TREE NUTS 5%
FREEZE-DRIED FRUITS & VEG 5–10%
Macaw
FRUITS 10–15%
LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES 20–25%
OTHER VEGETABLES 20–25%
SPROUTED GRAINS & SEEDS 10–15%
MICROGREENS 5–10%
DRY GRAINS & SEEDS 5–10%
TREE NUTS 5–10%
FREEZE-DRIED FRUITS & VEG 5–10%
Amazon Parrot
FRUITS 20–30%
LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES 20–25%
OTHER VEGETABLES 15–20%
SPROUTED GRAINS & SEEDS 10–15%
MICROGREENS 5–10%
DRY GRAINS & SEEDS 5–10%
TREE NUTS 5–10%
FREEZE-DRIED FRUITS & VEG 5–10%
Pionus Parrot
FRUITS 15–20%
LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES 25–30%
OTHER VEGETABLES 15–20%
SPROUTED GRAINS & SEEDS 10–15%
MICROGREENS 5–10%
DRY GRAINS & SEEDS 5–10%
TREE NUTS 5–10%
FREEZE-DRIED FRUITS & VEG 5–10%
Conure
FRUITS 15–20%
LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES 20–25%
OTHER VEGETABLES 15–20%
SPROUTED GRAINS & SEEDS 15–20%
MICROGREENS 5–10%
DRY GRAINS & SEEDS 10–15%
TREE NUTS 5%
FREEZE-DRIED FRUITS & VEG 5–10%
Parrotlet
FRUITS 10–15%
LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES 20–25%
OTHER VEGETABLES 15–20%
SPROUTED GRAINS & SEEDS 20–25%
MICROGREENS 5–10%
DRY GRAINS & SEEDS 10–15%
TREE NUTS 5%
FREEZE-DRIED FRUITS & VEG 5–10%
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.
Note: The percentages shown in this chart are not scientifically established as exact values. They are intended only as general guidelines for bird owners who may be unsure how much of each type of food to offer. The proportions should be adjusted to suit your individual bird, but if you are not sure where to start, this chart can be used as a general reference.
All of these foods are raw, unheated, and unprocessed whole foods. Dr. Crean does not recommend boiling, cooking, or baking them.
