How to Feed Parrots Tropican Pellets

Parrots require special care and balanced diets. A variety of seed and pellet combinations can be given with fruit and vegetable supplements, to ensure proper nutrition and long life for your feathered friend. Pellets are commercially produced foods designed for Amazon parrots. Depending on your pet's breed and natural diet; they can be fed pellets exclusively: However, most recommendations generally include a well-rounded feeding regimen.

Things You'll Need

  • Formulated pellets
  • Seeds
  • Fruits: grapes, citrus, bananas, berries, mango, papaya, sweet potatoes
  • Vegetables: carrots, cucumbers, zucchini
  • Proteins: hard boiled eggs, cottage cheese
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Instructions

    • 1

      Determine the right brand of formulated pellet food for your breed of parrot. There are more than 20 breeds of Amazon parrots, each with slightly different nutritional needs.

    • 2

      Pellets should be fed according to the directions, and your bird's feeding needs. Typically, you will feed your bird pellets once or twice a day.

    • 3

      Supplements are necessary for vitamin intake and full nutritional balance. Parrots are prone to vitamin A deficiency. Like people, dark leafy greens, carrots, sweet potatoes and mangoes will help balance that.

    • 4

      Seeds and nuts are also part of your parrot's natural diet. A mixture of tropical seeds and nuts will help lengthen your bird's life.

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      Fruits are also a vital supplement to your parrot's diet. Small cubes can be fed two or three times a day to complement the pellets and seeds.

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      Once or twice a week, supplement your parrot's meals with proteins -- such as cooked beans, diced hard boiled eggs or a little cottage cheese.