new yummy treat

[Guest briansmum]

i've just discovered honey nut shredded wheats (bitesize) brian loves them, they have the sweet honey, yummy nuts and the great crunch of the wheat. perfect!

[judygram]

I have been feeding the bitesize shredded wheat biscuits, no sugar or salt added, to both my birds and they love them, I would think the honey ones would have too much sugar for them.:huh:

[Guest Lidia]

Oooh, shall have to get some of those, they sound yummy. Joshua and I both like Frosted Shreddies, but the shredded wheat is much healthier and less processed.

[Laurie]

Ha! The other day I was eating a bowl of frosted shredded wheat, and Klaus hopped right over and helped himself to one right out of my bowl. He's such a health nut, though, he ate all the wheat part and left the sugar part...

[Guest briansmum]

as far as i know, given that honey is a natural sweetner, like sugars in fruits it is ok in moderation. there is just a little bit on to make the nuts stick to them

[siobha9]

I have found the best treat for Liath is whatever we are eating. It has gotten to the point where I have to leave her in her cage when the kids are eating breakfast because she thinks all these lovely cereals are just for her. She stops just short of climbing into their bowls!

 

Her favourits are crunchy nut cornflakes, and good ol' porridge. I haven't tried her with shredded wheat yet...

 

Siobhan

[KatB]

It sounds like various cereals are a big hit. I'm having trouble finding treats Oliver really cares for. I want some reward-type treats, but the only thing I've found so far that he never turns his beak up at is mild cheddar cheese -- which of course I don't want to over-do because of the dairy -- and fresh bananas (forget the dried fruits).

 

I've spent so much buying nuts and treats that I think he'll love that he won't even touch -- including almonds and cashews. Does anyone know of comparatively healthy treats that he's likely to love?

[lovemyGreys]

Have you tried pine nuts ? They are a big hit with greys. Cheerios , shredded wheat ( cereals ) go down well, pasta ,Grapes,Pumpkin seeds, This list is endless really just keep trying different things on him

[KatB]

Thanks-- I'll hit the grocery this afternoon and see what I can find. He does like grapes occasionally, but it isn't a sure-fire thing. We gave him spaghetti the other night and he seemed to like that pretty well, but neither grapes nor pasta is something I can carry in my pocket for the "good bird" reward

[lovemyGreys]

True, try the pine nuts my three greys will do anything for one

[KatB]

Pine nuts it is. Thanks!

[lovemyGreys]

Keep us posted when you have them pine nuts

[KatB]

Yep, the pine nuts are a hit. He loves them -- thanks for the tip!

[judygram]

Well maybe you can teach Josey to like them, she does not care for pine nuts.

[KatB]

What does Josey like?

[judygram]

She likes cheddar cheese, most any kind of pasta, rices, popcorn and apples.

[KatB]

Except for the apples, that sounds like Oliver's tastes. The apples hit the floor as fast as I can hand them to him :pinch:

[birdgranna]

I use the dried sweet potato bits you find in the baby food aisle for treats. They are small and all my fids seem to like them. They also have strawberry banana and apple ones too. Very handy. Good for baby uprights so likely ok for fids.

[KatB]

Good tip. Thanks!

[lovemyGreys]

Pleased the pine nuts were welcome

[judygram]

Dried sweet potato bits, hmmm that sounds good and since Josey likes cooked sweet potatoes then she should like those, will have to find some and try them, thanks birdgranna for the tip. Karma to you.