bran Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Hi All! Well it's been a long time coming and I decided to take one of my days off and try one of Patricia Sund's Parrot Nation Recipe for "Teeny Weeny Beanies" . My partner and I were out dining, and I thought last minute... I need something to do tomorrow. Well, Shazam, the room just got a little bit brighter, because there was light bulb floating above my head. So, went to the local supermarket, and found that most of the organic ingredients were sold in bulk, and fresh! Lentils, Quinoa, Barley, Beans, Wild Rice, Carrots, Corn, Green Beans, Anaheim pepper is everything that I put in my batch. Now I didn't make quite the recipe batch, because Dexter being the little picky bugger he can be, I didn't want to just walk in the toilet, throw in $40 and flush. While I was cooking, I had a sense of pride, and joy come over me. I was making a quality product that would escentially aid in Dexter's health, and help in extending his life span, well and let's not forget give him something other than the pellets that his previous owner ONLY fed him. I cooked and stressed over a hot stove for four hours, made my mix, individually bagged it( and with two tbs with his pellets, and other goodies this small batch will last three months, and it was $14.00)... and off to the races. Dexter ate a little of it... I threw in a little fresh banana (because he likes the sweeter fruits as opposed to other foods) to encourage him to take a step in unfamiliar territory. He is gradually realizing that all of this stuff in here, is food... We will have to see how this little experiment goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val27 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I really need to do this too... you have inspired me...what a good bird mom. How long do you leave it in the cage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bran Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 well... i wouldn't leave it in the cage for over a few hours, same as any fresh food... no one likes spoiled food!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val27 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 So a few hours is OK. I probably take things out too soon if anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bran Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 soooo much better to be safe than sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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