All of a sudden Kiwi seems to enjoy peanutbutter (Skippy Natural Creamy)......is this a good or bad thing? I haven't offered it very much and she had only about 5 or 6 licks the last time a couple days ago. She is trying a lot more foods lately........it's only taken about 2 years!! Thank you!!
Peanutbutter
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dranger1108
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as a treat used sparingly I don't think it would hurt...
talontoys from Birdsnest Specialty
I got Milo the lil spoon foot fiddler, I figure I could add a tiny bit of natural peanut butter for a treat and a fun foot toy.
talontoys from Birdsnest Specialty
I got Milo the lil spoon foot fiddler, I figure I could add a tiny bit of natural peanut butter for a treat and a fun foot toy.
I have heard many conflicting theories about giving a bird peanut butter.
Was browsing different sites, came across a great one, explaining it all, and giving some lovely recipes.
http://www.ehow.com/how_4546185_feed-birds-using-peanut-butter.html
I have never given peanut butter to my African Grey Mishka, after reading the
"safe way" I will give her a little bit, but only as a treat.
Take care, and that of our feathered friends !!!!
Was browsing different sites, came across a great one, explaining it all, and giving some lovely recipes.
http://www.ehow.com/how_4546185_feed-birds-using-peanut-butter.html
I have never given peanut butter to my African Grey Mishka, after reading the
"safe way" I will give her a little bit, but only as a treat.
Take care, and that of our feathered friends !!!!
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I give my guys an unsalted saltine lightly spread with peanut butter as treats. They love it.
HRH Di
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Most commercial peanut butters have more oil, salt and sugar than we realize. Peanut butter is easy to make with a blender or food processer. Use a cup or so of raw (or roasted) unsalted peanuts - organic if you can find them. Put them in a food processor or blender with about 1/2 teaspoon of peanut or vegetable oil, then turn it on. Add a small amount of oil if you need to, but just small amounts - you can always add more then can't take it out once it's there.
You can also use roasted peanuts if they're unsalted for a slightly different flavor.
You can also use roasted peanuts if they're unsalted for a slightly different flavor.
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Thank you for all your input........I had read one account that peanutbutter was a nutritional treat, and on another that it wasn't a good idea. I wanted to make sure that she will not get sick. I have only offered it once and there were no ill effects.......my original thinking was a good source of protein and amino acids, with the peanut oil being good for her feathers and any dry skin. I love her so much, I would die if I ever made her sick or hurt her!!
Attended a parrot meeting about nutrition this weekend. Peanut butter is recommended as ok if it is made from organically grown peanuts. Better is almond butter instead because of vitamin content.
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Almond butter!!! Wow....never even gave that a thought. I love almonds and I usually get the unsalted roasted.....when I have offered her an almond, she takes it and throws it down! I think I'm going to try almond butter for myself now too......thanks!!
Hi SB :63:
How did the parrot meeting about nutrition go?
Dying to know more about what to feed them, and how much.
Later my friend
I purchased a cook book from Phoenix Landing at the meeting and is it ever loaded with information I did not know. An example was all the spices we can add to the food. Ceyanne pepper, celery seed. There is so much more. Some of the receipes are a really big deal and make so much. Others are more my size. It is a great book and you can purchase it on their web site. Another thing I learned was not to give female parrots flax seeds or flax seed oil because it is a phytoestrogen and will contribute to egg laying. She suggested hemp oil instead or red palm oil. Now I am going to really shop in the Whold Food Market which is mostly organic. There was also a list of the fruits and vegies. that tend to absorb pestasides more than others. Like grapes.
Another thing I learned was not to give female parrots flax seeds or flax seed oil because it is a phytoestrogen and will contribute to egg laying. She suggested hemp oil instead or red palm oil.
SB What we we do without you !!!!! :63:
I never knew the above mentioned could contribute to egg laying.
Once again Thank You !!!!
SB What we we do without you !!!!! :63:
I never knew the above mentioned could contribute to egg laying.
Once again Thank You !!!!
I just bought a jar of almond butter. It is way better tasting that I expected. Yum Yummmmmmmy
it is really yummy and healthy
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i too am anxious to hear about new thoughts on nutrition. way back when a vet told me if all a bird ate were nutriberries they are getting everything they need. merlin loves nutriberries and gets them for breakfast everyday.the rest of his diet is pretty much what we eat. i read on this forum that seed diets are just like mcdonalds to us. a nice treat but only once in awhile. i've been thinking, nutriberries are seed right? they have other stuff on them but i've never really thought about it. i have tried pelleted food many times. as a handfed treat, merlin will eat it. as a meal he won't touch it. i have been looking at harrisons food. any ideas or opinions? thanks
Hi Mer It took me about 2 weeks with vets directions to get her off seed as primary and on to Harrisons. They are sort of a cube and very easy for them to hold. Vet told me to take out all food at night and give fresh in the am. Not to mix pellets with the seeds because they will just pick out the seeds to eat. Offer less and less seeds and more and more pellets. It did work. Harrisons is quality nutrition along with the fruits and vegies. Of course they need protein so I also feed chicken, tuna in water and some cottage cheese. The grays need a little extra protein especially at molt. Your bird is gorgeous!!
merlin
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merlin is my handsome man. i just love him so much i want him to have the best. i want him with me always.i 'm glad i found this site for info. i love t see everyone's birds and stories. thank you for the tip on harrison food. i just placed an order for some. i called around to vets in the area. will have to drive too far to get it local, online is just as good. thanks again.
SB your advise is absolutely correct, well done. :63:
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