Chop

[Adw24]

I’m in need of actual recipes of chop for a parakeet and a cockatiel, it’s bizarre how hard it’s been to find even one actual recipe! I’m new to owning birds and I want to do this right, following a recipe would help me greatly and winging it later. Any and all that you’ve got since I’d Change it up for them!

 

[Teddscau]

Not a recipe, but here’s a tip: look at the Dirty Dozen list to see which fruits and veggies you should buy organic/grow yourself. https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php

When it comes to budgies and cockatiels, I rarely feed them fruit (I find they don’t tend to like fruits as much, plus they tend to eat greens and seeds in the wild instead of fruits). The majority of chop should be veggies, and I might add a small amount of organic apple. Before giving them a serving of chop, you can provide a tiny amount of organic berries (a freshly chopped strawberry, a quartered blueberry, etc.). Pomegranate arils keep quite well, so you can also add them to your chop after you’ve “chopped your chop”.

I also like adding finely minced carrot since it’s a great source of vitamin A (among other nutrients), adds a pop of colour, and it adds a touch of sweetness. It also keeps well and doesn’t get gross as the chop ages in the fridge. It also lasts longer in their dishes before getting gross (it does turn brown like an apple, doesn’t need to be removed after an hour or two like berries and grapes do, doesn’t wilt, etc.).

 

[Adw24]

Not a recipe, but here’s a tip: look at the Dirty Dozen list to see which fruits and veggies you should buy organic/grow yourself. https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php

When it comes to budgies and cockatiels, I rarely feed them fruit (I find they don’t tend to like fruits as much, plus they tend to eat greens and seeds in the wild instead of fruits). The majority of chop should be veggies, and I might add a small amount of organic apple. Before giving them a serving of chop, you can provide a tiny amount of organic berries (a freshly chopped strawberry, a quartered blueberry, etc.). Pomegranate arils keep quite well, so you can also add them to your chop after you’ve “chopped your chop”.

I also like adding finely minced carrot since it’s a great source of vitamin A (among other nutrients), adds a pop of colour, and it adds a touch of sweetness. It also keeps well and doesn’t get gross as the chop ages in the fridge. It also lasts longer in their dishes before getting gross (it does turn brown like an apple, doesn’t need to be removed after an hour or two like berries and grapes do, doesn’t wilt, etc.).

Thank you so much!

 

[DonnaBudgie]

I’m in need of actual recipes of chop for a parakeet and a cockatiel, it’s bizarre how hard it’s been to find even one actual recipe! I’m new to owning birds and I want to do this right, following a recipe would help me greatly and winging it later. Any and all that you’ve got since I’d Change it up for them!

I start with Bird Street Bistro Hearty Vegetables flavor dried mix of grains and vegetables and follow the instructions on the bag to prepare it.
I add things to the dried product before cooking. When I make a whole bag, I add 1/2 cup each of tricolor Quinoa, brown rice, and tiny pasta acini di pepi.
After the mixture is cooked I add
One head of broccoli finely chopped
Two red bell peppers finely chopped
One 1 Oz bag of Kaytee Bird Greens
One can of whole kernel corn
Mix well.

I divide the batch into small ziplock freezer bags with a few days worth in each bag.

I promise you be tempted to eat this stuff yourlrself, it's so good.

 

[Adw24]

I start with Bird Street Bistro Hearty Vegetables flavor dried mix of grains and vegetables and follow the instructions on the bag to prepare it.
I add things to the dried product before cooking. When I make a whole bag, I add 1/2 cup each of tricolor Quinoa, brown rice, and tiny pasta acini di pepi.
After the mixture is cooked I add
One head of broccoli finely chopped
Two red bell peppers finely chopped
One 1 Oz bag of Kaytee Bird Greens
One can of whole kernel corn
Mix well.

I divide the batch into small ziplock freezer bags with a few days worth in each bag.

I promise you be tempted to eat this stuff yourlrself, it's so good.

Wow! Thank you so much!!

 

[DonnaBudgie]

I forgot to tell you to add more water to the dry mix to accommodate the quinoa rice and pasta per instructions on the packages.