Katt Posted July 26, 2007 Posted July 26, 2007 Sorry if this is a repost, tried before registration was approved. Our new 'family member' keeps asking for fruit loops, are they an acceptable (non-harmful) treat?
Guest Lidia Posted July 26, 2007 Posted July 26, 2007 As a treat they're fine. But they are quite high in processed sugar and salt, so keep it to a minimum.
judygram Posted July 26, 2007 Posted July 26, 2007 Fruit Loops is a sugared breakfast cereal, use sparingly, I recommend using the shredded wheat biscuits, the small, no sugar added kind, Josey likes to tear them up but she eats some too.
dblhelix Posted July 27, 2007 Posted July 27, 2007 Fruit loops in small quantities would be fine, but there are healthier treats that can be fed more regularly. I think all in moderation (other than avocado) is probably a good idea. :laugh: They do like variety.
judygram Posted July 27, 2007 Posted July 27, 2007 I would opt for no sugar added kinds of cereal, just check the nutritional label for ingredients.
dblhelix Posted July 27, 2007 Posted July 27, 2007 Oh come on now...a few sugary treats, fatty foods, salty chips, french fries and other "junk food" are yummy and OK from time to time!
judygram Posted July 27, 2007 Posted July 27, 2007 For you maybe, Dblhelix, but not for your loved one.:ohmy:
dblhelix Posted July 27, 2007 Posted July 27, 2007 I completely agree that the main diet MUST be centered on healthy foods. But I would say that some "treats" on occassion are fine. Birds are omnivores and enjoy unhealthy things just like we do. I have no problem offering them sometimes, but it MUST be in moderation. I guess we all have different levels regarding how much deviation we will allow our beloved pets to stray from what is currently considered the best diet for them.
judygram Posted July 27, 2007 Posted July 27, 2007 Well I know what junk food has done for me and I don't want that to happen to Josey, so if she never has a potato chip then she does not know what they taste like so therefore she does not know what she is missing. Maybe that makes me a mean mommy, so be it.
Guest Lidia Posted July 27, 2007 Posted July 27, 2007 I agree with dblhelix. A little bit of junk, not anything like on the scale WE consume, does no harm. Joshua has the odd chip (French fry) and the odd crisp (chip?) but only one and only now and then. He also has a bit of breakfast cereal if I'm having some and drinks a little of the sweet milk. He's doing just fine because his basic diet is a healthy one.
danmcq Posted July 27, 2007 Posted July 27, 2007 Do any of you give Nutriberries, Yogurt Dip Parrot Mango Etc. If so, do you think they are "Good" for them while at the same time making their snacking more lively and fun?
Katt Posted July 27, 2007 Author Posted July 27, 2007 Just want to say "Many Thanks" we are leraning a great deal from all of you and it is much appreciated
danmcq Posted July 28, 2007 Posted July 28, 2007 Monique and Loviechick - Thanks or the feedback on the Nutriberries :-)
judygram Posted July 28, 2007 Posted July 28, 2007 Those Nutriberries are good stuff, offer them every day.
CeasarsDad Posted July 28, 2007 Posted July 28, 2007 Yeah well, Ceasar is just like his dad.. He loves candy.. :blush: Ceasar's favorite treats are Twizzlers. He will do just about anything for them.. In fact Twizzlers would be a great treat for Ceasar if I were gonna do any kind of serious training with him.. It's really funny watching Ceasar eating twizzlers. He doesn't drop one crumb.. He is so careful not to miss a single morsel. You can't believe just how neat of an eater an AG can be when he wants to be.. In fact, I would go so far as to say you can tell just how much a Greys likes what he is eating by the amount he or she allows to drop.. If you try twizzlers with your bird understand they will be pooping RED the next morning.. This scared the daylights our of me when I first saw it.. Also, you really only want to give your Grey about a 3 inch section of the twizzler.. You really don't want him to eat a whole one.. There ya have it.. CD
Guest Lidia Posted July 28, 2007 Posted July 28, 2007 CeasarsDad wrote: Ceasar's favorite treats are Twizzlers. CD, what's a twizzler? My favourite sweet is the old mint imperial and Joshua, by a strange coincidence, would sell his soul for them. Is the twizzler your favourite sweet? {Emotions-00020070}<br><br>Post edited by: Lidia, at: 2007/07/28 11:52
danmcq Posted July 28, 2007 Posted July 28, 2007 It's a Licorice brand, regular, cherry, strawberry flavored etc.
CeasarsDad Posted July 28, 2007 Posted July 28, 2007 There ya go lidia.. Dan did the leg work for me.. No it's not my favorite treat but I do like them.. I am a Snickers with almonds kind of guy..
Guest briansmum Posted July 28, 2007 Posted July 28, 2007 i can't find anywhere in UK to get nurtiberries anyone know?
judygram Posted July 28, 2007 Posted July 28, 2007 Beccy, why don't you google it and see what comes up, there should be some websites that carry it, it is a widely available bird item.
Guest briansmum Posted July 28, 2007 Posted July 28, 2007 i tried google and i the only thing i found was a forum saying they weren't going to be supplied to anywhere in the UK anymore was just wondering if anyone had found anywhere.
judygram Posted July 29, 2007 Posted July 29, 2007 Well that is odd isn't it, let me see what I can find out and maybe we can figure some way to get you some of those treats.
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