KimKim Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 A couple days ago I made the Mike Manna Mash. It took a couple hours to chop everything, after the soaking of beans. The first time I gave it to Babalu, he only ate the apple pieces. So this morning I blended a little and he ate more of it. I hope he gets use to it and likes it because there is a ton of it in my freezer. And I made the smaller version. My sister in law actually liked it herself when it was fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdnut Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I made the Mike's Manna Mash recently, with a few alterations, and have been offering it to Moussa. He seems to like it and spends a good bit of time munching at it. He also seems to pick out his favorite bits. Blending is probably a good idea, as then all the components are mixed well and the bird would get a more balanced mix of foods. I'll have to try that. Moussa loves to be fed from a spoon and would probably enjoy some that way. (I think it makes him feel babied.) Another tip I saw is to mince the greens up really fine, so they stick on everything and are more likely to be consumed, rather than rejected. I have also been reading about Shanlung's procedure for making his Tinkerbell Mash, and I want to try some version of that. You can just google "Tinkerbell Mash" and find those recipes. I also fix Jayd's "smash," and Moussa really likes that. It is certainly a big job to make these mashes, but they do make a nice big batch to bag up and last for a while, and then it is very convenient to feed. I am trying to prepare and offer more of these home-prepared mashes and more fresh fruits and veggies, and less of the commercial pellets (although the pellets are available at all times, if he gets hungry for a snack). I laughed at what you said about your sister-in-law. Actually, we would probably all be better off if we just ate the same healthy foods that we prepare for our birds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimKim Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 I saw Shanlung's mash also, I am also going to try that next. My sister in law actually took a to go container home of the mash and not my dinner that night:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimKim Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 Here is an update on how Babalu eats his mash now. I have to blend it! Otherwise he picks out the apples and leaves the rest. Oh, and I warm it in the microwave. When it is warm he gobbles it up so fast for the first few bites, then he slows down once it starts to cool. I also have been trying the different spices I have read that people add, I think he favors cinnamon and his least favorite seems like the ginger as of now. Most of the time, I do not add anything though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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