Shamelessmuse Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I know I've seen a number of people ask what kind of things we all feed our Greys. I thought it might be a good brainstorming source for people if we post our creative dinners and such. For example: Last night Greyce got steamed Broccoli, Caldiflower and Carrots seasoned with Cayenne and Cumin. She loved the Caldiflower and ate a good bit of her Broccoli and Carrots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makena Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Makena's favorite meal is a blend of... Peas, papaya, edamame, green beans, corn, carrots and berries. Actually that is what he eats almost everyday! And he usually eats everything in order.. LOL. The edamame always goes first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 My 4 had Broccoli,carrots,peas,cauliflower with a soaked bean mix, They have this most nights but with the veg varied.Sometimes i pour warm baby food over their dinner which they love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siobha9 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Mine had my own variety of birdy bread, which I bake weekly and freeze in slices for them, and some of our veggies. Oh and Liath ate 2 slices of raw red pepper (Oisin doesnt like it). And for breakfast.... porridge of course.... Neither of them will eat pellets despite lots of trying on my part, so I give them as much "human" food as I can to try to balance out their diet. And I add vitamins to the birdy bread. Siobhan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapala Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 The evening meal around here is my cooked grain/lentil/sweet potato mix, fresh chopped vegetables (6 or more different kinds, several of which I grow in my garden), and sprouted grains/seeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Seems we have some good healthy greys eating all the variety of veg etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamelessmuse Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 Last night Greyce got: Harrisons Bird Bread, Organic Bell Peppers and a bit of Kale. This morning she got: Organic Oatmeal made with unsweetened Apple Juice with bannana and apple pieces and some chopped up almonds. Tonight some bird bread, a smige of Almond butter and a veggie mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Shamelessmuse do you have any more information on the Harrison's bird bread ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamelessmuse Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 lovemyGreys: I do, my vet highly recommended it. I divide it up into 2 (make half, then the other half later) She really seems to like it and you can add stuff to it like veggies, fruits, ect. I think next time I am going to take some of the dehydrated fruit or veggies in and see how that goes. Let me know if you have any other questions!! Here is the info, ingredients, directions, ect. Indications/Uses Provides a healthy alternative for bird owners who choose to prepare their own bird food or those who give regular treats to their birds Can be offered instead of table food to birds that like to eat at family mealtimes Can be used to assist in converting birds to a formulated diet Can be hidden as a foraging reward Can be used as a vehicle for administering liquid medications Provides an easy-to-use transition for hospitalized or boarding birds until acceptance of the appropriate formulated diet Can be moistened and offered to birds that are feeding chicks as a soft food Can be used as a weaning food to transition to a formulated diet Baking Directions Preheat oven to 350�F (177�C). Combine entire bag of mix with 2 whole organic eggs including the shell (remove yolk for less fat), 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) AVIx Sunshine Factor�® or other high quality organic vegetable oil, and 1 cup (235 ml) water. Fill greased bread pan or muffin tins and bake for 25-35 minutes. Do not bake in nonstick (PTFE-coated) cookware, as the fumes are toxic to birds. Serving Suggestions May make up to 30% of the daily diet. If prepared with the addition of fruits, vegetables or nuts, Bird Bread should be considered a treat and fed only in limited quantities (no more than 10% of the daily food allotment when combined with all other treats). Can be served warm. Some flavorings (vanilla, maple) or herbs can be added as long as they do not change the nutritional content. Storage & Shelf Life Because Bird Bread Mix contains not preservatives, some care is recommended for storage. If the bag is opened, the top can be zipped closed or rolled down and closed with a chip clip for 4-6 weeks. Bird Bread can be stored for 1 week in the refrigerator and 1 year in the freezer after baking. Baked Bird Bread can be divided into portions, wrapped in plastic wrap and placed back in the original Harrison's Bird Foods bag for storage in the freezer. Bird Bread should not be reheated in a plastic container. GUARANTEED ANALYSIS Crude protein (min.) 15%, crude fat (min.) 8%, crude fiber (max.) 6.5%, moisture (max.) 10% Ingredients Harrisons Bird Foods, Grey millet, *Safflower, *Sweet corn, Baking powder (aluminum-free) *CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Thanks for the information, Shamelessmuse, on the Harrison's bird bread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christo Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Wow, there are some REALLY lucky greys living in this world. Mine just got home made birdie muffing along w/a couple slices of pear. :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Shamelessmuse Thanks for all the info & i will go & see if i can find it on the Harrisons site here in the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I finally got hold of some broccoli rabe and put some in the cage for Josey this morning along with some kale, will see what is left when I get home.:dry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I know and I am going to try it tonight myself, steamed a little like Joe mentioned.B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Yummy enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamelessmuse Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 Judy it is yummy with a bunch of garlic, some pepper flakes and wilt it gently with that and some olive oil...yum!! It can be very bitter though, I love it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyric Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 My grey got his usual morning "glop" for breakfast. It's a variation of Sally Blanchard's glop recipe. TOday his had: 1/2 slice of sugar free whole wheat bread crumbled and mixed with one teaspoon of non-fat natural yogurt, 1/2 a container of organic baby food (today it was the apple sweet potato variety), a few drops of flax seed oil and a sprinkle of wheat germ- all this is blended together to make a very moist glop. He loves it and eats the whole bowl full every morning. For lunch he's getting scrambled eggs with red peppers, carrots, and kale mixed in. He really loves eggs too. It's great that so many people feed their birds a good variety of foods not just seeds or not just pellets. Mine have pellets in their dishes all day long but get supplements and treats of other foods throughout the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 That all sounds good Lyric but I would go easy on the eggs, don't feed that every day and just a little at a time is best. Its imperative that we feed our greys a variety of foods with lots of veggies for a nutritious diet, they would be lacking in vitamins and nutrients if we didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Good advice Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Dayo had 7 bean soak and cook mix with carrots, oat groats, flax seed and green peas. Then he had some Harrison's High Potency ( yes, he has finally starting eating it) browns seed mix for medium parrots with lot of HOT Peppers. Veggies - Broccoli, Cauliflower and carrots. Then this afternoon he destroyed an entire apple I forgot and left out while working :woohoo: Then he had some cooked corn and mac and cheese from my lunch. then a few Almonds. Then He'll go night-night with just Harrison's in his cage, which he will eat a little before sleeping and then eat that on awakening in the morning while waiting for me to cook his Saturday morning scrambled eggs with Red Palm Oil mixed in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaM Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Mine FINALLY got some red palm oil! Fortunately, all three ate it, not only mixed in the "glop" I made (remembering the recipe after Lyric's posting earlier), but also straight up from the jar (just a tad, about 3 tiny nibbles). Should I not give any of the red palm oil on the days when I give them a palm nut? Just don't want to overdo it. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Lisa i would alternate it, one day a palm nut, one day the palm oil, they shouldnt get bored of either then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaM Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Great idea...thanks LMG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaFawkes Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Today the spoiled brats got, Birdie noodle soup!! Wich is basically homemade chicken noodle, minus the salt and pre-made boullion. Everything fresh or frozen and organic chicken! To make the broth I use oregeno, parsley and salt-free butter..amish made. Its not the chicken noodle I would make for me but they Fids love it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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