Parrot Chop Opinions and advice please?

[Shantith85]

Hello

 

My family has 2 African grey parrots. A male and female. Both rescues. We have had them for many years, and fed them mainly on a seed mix. They also now eat some Harrisons and a little parrot chop. But not very much parrot chop. In fact they are eating so little of it that my parents (Who's birds they actually are) are becoming reluctant to continue it. Mostly on account of messiness and perceived wastage. I have been trying to convince them that the chop was a move in the right direction, and not to take a step back.

 

Could I ask for opinions on parrot chop? and what you feed your birds.

 

We are currently giving a little chop in the morning and a little seed in the evening. In the morning they also have Harrisons pellets.

 

Ideally we would like to know how best to feed them, and how to encourage them to eat more of the chop and waste less.

 

I am not going to pretend to know everything, or be an expert, so please come at me with whatever you will and feel free to ask questions.

 

Many Thanks

 

Emily

[Talon]

Every 2 months of so, using frozen veggies, I cook up a bunch of different types, add some cooked rice or cooked pasta, mix it all together in a huge bowl, then pack it in small tupperware containers & freeze them all.  I have 3 parrots, so I take 1 container out per week & feed a little to my parrots daily . I have an extra bowl I put it in when I go to work. I know someone else who freezes the same type of thing in ice cube trays & take them out & use them that way, 1 per day. My parrots don't like "chopped veggies"  they prefer bigger pieces to grab with their foot & hold to eat for some reason  LOL ..  There will always be some kind of waste, but I just give less, or dump it out at the end of the day. Some days they eat more, others barely any.   Good luck & keep us posted!