Homemade Pet Bird Biscuits

If you want to brighten your caged bird's day a bit, a pet bird biscuit just might do the trick. Not only can a homemade treat provide entertainment, but it can also give your pet bird added nutrition that they may not be getting from their normal diet. Whether you have a persnickety parrot or a cage full of fluttering finches, homemade bird biscuits are an inexpensive, tasty treat.

  1. Basic Bird Biscuit Recipe

    • To make a basic bird biscuit, you can use a prepackaged biscuit mix, such as Bisquick. Make the biscuit mix, according to package directions, then add the following: 2 tablespoons of wheat germ, 1/2 cup of oatmeal, 1/2 jar of squash, carrot or sweet potato baby food. Stir these ingredients in until blended well, then roll dough onto a floured surface. Roughly roll out the dough to flatten, then shape into biscuits, by hand or with cookie cutters. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet, at 425 degrees, until golden brown. Allow the treats to cool then serve. You can freeze these treats in a freezer-safe container for 1-2 months.

    Added Treats

    • You can enhance the basic bird biscuit by adding a variety of items such as dried fruits, shredded carrots, shredded potatoes, premade bird treats such as Beak Appetit, and applesauce. Each bird is different, so experimentation is in order to learn what treats your bird will love most.

    Some Foods are Not for the Birds

    • There are a variety of foods that can be toxic to your pet birds. You must avoid feeding your beloved birds anything containing chocolate, caffeine, avocado and alcohol. These items are known to be deadly to birds. Other foods, such as onions, table salt, and fruit seeds and pits, may not be deadly, but have the potential to make your birds sick.