food

[shazbaby36]

hi could any one tell me what fruit is safe to feed my greys and anythink else i could feed them at the mo they like carrots,peas.and alsorts of veg plus they loves grapes

[Laurie]

Well, I've never heard of a fruit that they can't have. Does that narrow it down? LOL

I think the important things are to make sure the fruit has been cleaned, don't let them eat banana peel, and no apple seeds. Some fruits are definitely more nutritious than others, so try to go with the "super" fruits when possible. (For example cantaloupe or orange over apple.) And grapes should be a treat - I give Klaus one grape per day when I have them in the house. Anyone else? Did I do ok here? Thanks

[chapala]

Yes I agree Laurie! Always go for the more nutritious fruits (and of course vegetables). In fruits that would be berries, papaya, mango, cantaloupe, apricot. It's best actually that parrots be fed more vegetables than fruits. Apple and grapes are not as good. Too much sugar (even natural sugar found in fruit) is not the best. Fine as part of the diet of course. So, don't forget raw leafy greens (kale, mustard, collard, bok choy, dandelion), broccoli, and lightly cooked sweet potato, carrot, or winter squash.

Reta

[judygram]

Very good girls, I agree wholeheartedly, veggies over fruit is always good and you are right to limit the grapes.