How to Make Small Parrot Food

Many small parrot owners like to make their own homemade parrot food to ensure that all the ingredients they are feeding their birds are fresh, full of wholesome nutrients and additive-free. Each species of bird has different dietary requirements, so any homemade diet should only complement high-quality commercial bird pellets developed specifically for your breed of bird. But It's a Grey's World offers simple recipes you can prepare to keep your feathered friends happy and you can enjoy yourself.

Things You'll Need

  • 1 cup bulgur
  • Organic corn
  • 1/2-pound organic kale or collard greens
  • Sprouts
  • 1/2 organic mango
  • Cilantro
  • Small jalapeno pepper
  • 1 lime
  • 12-inch pita bread
  • Organic apples
  • Organic kiwi fruit
  • 3 organic strawberries
  • Sieve or food mill
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Instructions

    • 1

      Cook 1 cup bulgur in 2 cups of water in a large covered pot over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add one 10 oz. package of frozen organic corn kernels and 1/2 pound of washed kale or collard greens torn into small pieces. Heat the mixture for 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally. You can freeze individual portions to feed to your bird later.

    • 2

      Mix together 1/2 cup of chopped organic sprouts, one-third organic mango, 2 tbsp. peeled and diced cilantro, one small jalapeno pepper peeled and diced with seeds, freshly squeezed juice from one lime. Other vegetables may be added to your bird's preference. Serve immediately.

    • 3

      Cook 2 lbs. of quartered apples until they are soft in a large, covered saucepan with enough water to prevent sticking. Press the cooked apples through a sieve or food mill, discarding seeds and peels. Return the apple pulp to the saucepan and bring to a boil, adding enough water to keep it from sticking. Spread 1 cup of the applesauce mixture over the top of a 12-inch pita bread. Top with half a peeled and sliced organic kiwi, three sliced organic strawberries and one thinly sliced peeled and cored apple. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 15 minutes or serve as is.