Freeze dried vegies and fruits?

[Wingy]

I found a local grocer that carries packages of freeze dried organic vegies and fruits. These are plain with no chemicals, additives, preservatives or spices nothing except for the vegie or fruit pictured. I was thinking that they might make a nice occasional snack and be good for the emergency bag because they will keep if unopened. What do you all think? Safe or not safe.

[danmcq]

Yes, they are safe. There are several online retailers that offer safe freeze dried fruits, veggies and even nuts for parrots. Here are a couple of examples:

 

http://www.aviannaturals.com/parrotfood_af.html

 

http://www.parrotsparrotsparrots.com/gfras.html

[Wingy]

Thanks. I'll compare what they offer with what my local store does.

[DawnMM]

Wingy...these are excellent snacks for ourselves too! I love em. Buddy on the other hand...not so much, but I will crumble them up, then reconstitute it and mix into something he will eat, like yams.

[Wingy]

I like that they are individually packed and sealed. Great for the emergency bag.

[kins2321@yahoo.com]

As well as healthy bird mix, I provide freeze dryed fruits and veggies. I also provide fresh fruits and veggies daily. ( I think, they eat better than the rest of the family!) LOL I have never gone crazy with diet, as competition, has made them all appreciate fresh fruits and veggies. Diet, has never been an issue for us. ( Thank God!) Nancy

[Wingy]

Nancy I found the freeze dried stuff at Wegmans in the organic section. I've got 3 Wegmans near places I frequent and each seems to stock different things. I've been haunting the grain/rice and organic areas of every darn supermarket looking for Kashi 7 whole grain pilaf and I'm striking out.

[kins2321@yahoo.com]

Wingy... a healthy diet, is important. Don't go crazy! Provide a healthy seed mix, including freeze dryed fruits and veggies, as well as a fresh selection of fresh fruits and veggies, daily. Diet, has never been an issue for us.

I would focus diet as whatever you choose. They will disagree, and thow food. Ignore the behavior, continue to offer fresh fruits and veggies. They eventually get it. Nancy