Wingy Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Does anyone know of a website or pdf that lists the vitamins and minerals along with the amounts that should be fed daily? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spock Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Maggie here, just type in Yahoo search "vitamin chart for African Grey parrot"....Same thing for minerals.... http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=vitamins+chart+for+African+Grey+Parrots&ei=UTF-8&fr=moz35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Greys aren't given vitamins and minerals. All of that comes from the different foods they eat. The only exception to the rule is when a vet says that it's necessary to give a certain vitamin. Then, the vet supplies the item. Read up on palm oil. It's the food that greys eat in the wild and has natural vitamins in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingy Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 Thank you Dave. I didn't phrase that right. I knew what I meant but obviously my fingers didn't Is there a list or a chart somewhere that lists anything similar to the RDA for humans? I don't wish to use vitamin supplements but when using pellets and fresh foods I want to keep on target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingy Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 Thank you Maggie. Maggie here, just type in Yahoo search "vitamin chart for African Grey parrot"....Same thing for minerals....http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=vitamins+chart+for+African+Grey+Parrots&ei=UTF-8&fr=moz35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 (edited) There is not a specific chart such as exists for us humans and a daily intake recommendation. However you can find a good composite of information by doing a search as Maggie posted. Daves post on Red Palm Oil is very essential as they frequent the Red Palm Oil trees native to Africa Daily and consume them. Here is a video link of them in the wild feeding on them: http://www.arkive.org/african-grey-parrot/psittacus-erithacus/video-08.html Here is a very good article by Pamela Clark on African Grey Diet: http://www.birdchannel.com/bird-diet-and-health/bird-nutrition/food-for-african-greys.aspx Edited April 30, 2012 by danmcq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingy Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 Thank you all for the help. There is a medical needs foster family that also thanks you. Pellets aren't considered allergen free and its become an issue with their foster agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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