As far as what not to feed him:
What NOT to feed your Parrot.
Currently (in addition to fresh fruit and veggies) I am finishing up a bag of Volkman Avian Science parrot seedmix along with Zupreem fruit pellets. Volkman is a great brand because they use all natural ingredients. I am not so crazy about Zupreem anymore because I believe there are healthier pellet brands out there such as Harrisons, TOPS, etc.
Something you may want to look in to is Goldenfeast. I just orded Hotrod some a couple days ago when I discovered it. There are so many amazing choices; they have a huge variety of mixes (some you even can cook..you just add hot water) containing all natural ingredients. They have pellets too! I highly recommend you go on their site and check out what they have. Hotrod hasn't got to try it yet because I haven't gotten my order in yet, but I think he will love it and if so I will continually keep ordering that brand. I got Hotrod the Asian Medley, Caribbean South, Conure Gourmet Blend, and Goldn' Obles (pellets). Variety is key for a healthy diet! I saw a promo code in a Bird Channel magazine for 15 percent off your first order, so if you end up getting some Goldenfeast and need the promo, just let me know.
Here are the ingredients to the things I ordered.
Conure Gourmet Blend
More than 40 ingredients specially blended for conures and other small to medium sized parrots.
Ingredients: Hulled Oats, Safflower Seed, Canary Grass Seed, Whole Cantaloupe Seed, Buckwheat, White Proso Millet, Granola Made With Rolled Oats, Whole Wheat, Brown Sugar, Canola Oil, Natural Coconut, Sweet Dairy Whey, Oat Flour, Roasted Almonds & Honey. Roasted Corn, Shelled Raw Pistachios, Roasted Cashews, Non-roasted Sunflower Kernels, Roasted Almonds, Red And Green Sweet Peppers, Pepitas, Cooked & Dehydrated Chic Peas, Sweet Potatoes And Cooked Assorted Beans, Beets, Cranberries, Whole Star Anise Seed, Papaya & Pineapple, Sterile Hemp Seed, Carrots & Blueberries, Soy Nuts, Whole Bee Pollen, Tomatoes, Freeze Dried Sweet Garden Peas And Natural Flavorings. No Artificial Dyes Or Synthetic Vitamins. Does Not Contain Peanuts.
Guaranteed Analysis: crude protein (min.) 12%; crude fat (min.) 7%; crude fiber (max.) 8%; moisture (max.) 5%; ash (max.) 6%
Refrigerate after opening to retain freshness.
Asian Medley
A Complete Nutrition Formula with no artificial colors or flavors and no synthetic vitamins. For all medium to large exotic birds. More than 40 ingredients. Beans and potatoes are cooked and dehydrated for better nutritional absorption. Vegetables and fruits are dehydrated unless noted otherwise. Does not contain peanuts. Best served cooked. Each package is date coded for guaranteed freshness.
Ingredients: Instant Brown Rice, whole Wheat, roasted Corn, roasted Almonds and Cashews, Papaya, Tomato Pasta, Spinach Pasta, sun dried Tomatoes, Pineapple, Banana Chips, Apples, Carrots, Sesame Seed, Mango, sweetened Cranberries, Apricots, Green Cabbage, low heat Chili Peppers, whole Cinnamon Sticks, freeze dried Sweet Garden Peas, Sweet Potatoes, White Potatoes, whole Star Anise Seed, cooked and dehydrated assorted Beans, Peas, roasted Chic Peas, Sweet Peppers, Beets, shelled Walnuts, Spinach, freeze dried Sweet Corn, Blueberries, Hibiscus Flowers, Paprika, Basil, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei, fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus fermentum fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, and dried Bifidobacterium longum fermentation product.
Guaranteed Analysis: crude protein (min.) 13.75%; crude fat (min.) 7.5%; crude fiber (max.) 9%; moisture (max.) 5%; ash (max.) 7%
Directions for gourmet Quick Cook:
- Remove flavor fresh packet from container, add 1 1/2 cups of blend to 3 cups boiling water.
- Stir, remove from heat and cover. Let stand until cool.
- Stir again and feed. Refrigerate left over amount for up to 3 days.
Can be cooked ahead of time and frozen to be served at a later date. Refrigerate after opening to retain freshness.
Caribbean South
A complete nutrition formula with no artificial colors or flavors and no synthetic vitamins. For all medium to large parrots. Made with 50 delectable ingredients. Beans are cooked and dehydrated for better nutritional absorption. Fruits and vegetables are dehydrated unless otherwise noted. Potatoes are cooked and dehydrated. May be served natural or cooked. Does not contain peanuts.
Ingredients: Roasted Shelled Almonds, Roasted Cashews, Roasted Rolled Corn, Carrots, Papaya, Cherries, Pumpkin Seed, Roasted Soybeans, Red And Green Sweet Peppers, Cranberries, Sweetened Banana Chips, Blueberries, Pine Nuts In Shell, Tomato Pasta, Cooked & Dehydrated Assorted Beans, Freeze Dried Sweet Garden Peas, Sweetened Diced Papaya, Mango And Pineapple. Granola Made With Rolled Oats, Whole Wheat, Brown Sugar, Canola Oil, Natural Coconut, Sweet Dairy Whey, Oat Flour, Roasted Almonds And Honey. Whole Dates, Peaches, Celery, Pepitas, Golden And Red Grapes, Crispy Apples, Shelled Pistachios, Freeze Dried Sweet Corn, Hulled Oats, Whole Wheat, Shelled Raw Filberts And Brazil Nuts, Tomatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Beets, Shelled Walnuts, Whole Cinnamon, Spinach Pasta, Cherries, Bee Pollen, Basil, Cilantro & Freeze Dried Chives, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Fermentum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, And Dried Bifidobacterium Longum Fermentation Product.
Guaranteed Analysis: crude protein (min.) 11.25%; crude fat (min.) 9%; crude fiber (max.) 7%; moisture (max.) 4%; ash (max) 7%
Directions for Quick Cook:
- Remove flavor fresh packet from container, add 1 3/4 cups of blend to 2 cups boiling water.
- Stir, remove from heat and cover. Let stand until cool.
- Stir again and feed. Refrigerate left over amount for up to 3 days.
Can be cooked ahead of time and frozen to be served at a later date. Refrigerate after opening to retain freshness.
Goldn'Obles (aka pellets)
A Complete Nutrition Formula with over 50 wholesome ingredients. No artificial colors or flavors and no synthetic vitamins. Great for all exotic birds. Peanut and corn free. No GMO. Feed naturally as a complete food or blend with one of the many other Goldenfeast formulas. Mix with cashew, almond butter or organic peanut butter for a highly nutritious food for baby exotics. Each package is date coded for guaranteed freshness.
Goldn’obles II is made by processing the following select ingredients: Quinoa, organic roasted Soy Beans, par boiled brown Rice and organic long grain brown Rice, raw Almonds, dehydrated and freeze dried vegetables composed of Carrots, sweet garden Peas, Parsley, Green Beans, Spinach, Red Garden Beets and Cabbage. Cranberries, shelled Walnuts, natural organic Agavi sweetener, organic Barley, organic Alfafa, freeze dried Banana powder, organic hulled proso Millet and white proso Millet, organic Flax seed, organic Spelt, organic Rye, Sesame seed, domestic grown Apples, dehydrated Honey, organic Chia seed, organic Kamut, organic Tricale, organic Amaranth, stabilized hulled Oats, Sunflower Kernels, organic Spinach, Fenugreek, freeze dried Raspberries, Hemp seed, organic Timothy, Ginger, Star Anise seed, Cinnamon, Fennel seed, dehydrated whole Eggs, Bee Pollen, Wheatberries, organic Echinacea powder, Cilantro, organic Red Clover Leaf powder and organic Spinach, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus fermentum fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product and dried Bifidobacterium.
Guaranteed Analysis: crude protein (min.) 17.5%; crude fat (min.) 9%; crude fiber (max.) 6%; moisture (max.) 3.5%; ash (max.) 3%
Refrigerate after opening to retain freshness.
