Mel Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Which veggies and fruits are necessary for balance? The caretaker at the pet store said veggies were most important and that fruits were more of a treat. At 12 weeks do I want to introduce veggies mostly and later fruits to assure him testing his taste buds on veggies? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Here is a link to a list of veggies and fruits you can offer: http://www.greyforums.net/forums/bird-food/59809-complete-veggiefruit-list.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 Thanks for the link!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 On the list it says Dandilions, since mine dont have chemicals on the yard he can eat them flower and stem? I dont have them yet but when they come out next month I can possibly pluck them for him? How many to give him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Oh several ought to be about right Toni, let me know if Alcazar will eat them ok:huh: :silly: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 African grey parrots need a healthy, balanced diet to receive proper nutrition. as opposed to diet of just seeds / pellets and water, your grey will require a base diet of pellets/a good quality seed mix specifically for African greys, fresh fruits, vegetables,pulses( beans,kidney,fava,pinto etc ( these should be soaked for 24hrs and/or cooked,never fed raw ) & of course the occasional sharing of your dinner,for example pasta,rice,jacket potato etc.. African greys are prone to calcuim deficiencies so be sure to offer foods which are rich in calcium,bok choy,spinach,broccoli,turnip greens,mustard greens... Hi Toni ,Dandelion greens are richer in potassium than bananas, and the flowers are rich in lecithin,they also contain many trace minerals,& they are a member of the sunflower family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 Thanks, going shopping tomorrow. Is it okay if your food is cooked with spices and shared with him? Like beans or whatever. I'll have to see if I can find Dandelions. We grow hibiscus for our iguana. Are calcium or other suppliments necessary in addition to diet? Do you guys use the cuttlebone and mineral? Thanks for gettinjg us off to a good start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 It all depends on the spice mel,i personally cook plain for my greys,everything we have i just put a little aside for them. Here is a link regards calcium.. http://www.greyforums.net/forums/bird-food/28614-calcium-for-greys.html#33015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I would think spices would be ok but not any salt:pinch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Alcazar loves broccoli raw and cooked.He loves peas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 Can you freeze fresh veggies or use frozen? Does it lose value? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Actually frozen can have more nutritional value in them than fresh for they are flash frozen directly from the field without sitting around during shipment and such in bringing fresh ones to the stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 That excites me because I'd like to offer a large variety without spoiling. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Mel Avoid frozen vegetables that have sugar or salt added & boiling the vegetables for too long will result in loss of the nutrients in general the less they are boiled the more vital ingredients they will retain.You can just take them from the freezer & allow them to defrost without the need to boil,if you want to serve them warm either heat in the microwave or i tip tepid pre boiled water over them from the kettle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 I was thinking of freezing my own fresh veggies. Is there a process? I better look it up. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nims Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Hi, I think offering something different each day is really good for your bird. AG need more than just a seed/pellet diet. My AG enjoys exotic fruit as they have a stronger taste such as fresh papaya, pineapple and passion fruit. If you are looking to add some spice add some chilli flakes (i would not suggest chilli powder as other things may have been added to make the powder) or even better buy some fresh chillies. You can add this to some mashed potato/sweet potato or even the scrambled egg. Nims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siobha9 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Mel wrote: I was thinking of freezing my own fresh veggies. Is there a process? I better look it up. Thanks. Root vegetables such as carrots, parsnips, turnip etc, broccolli, leek and beans can be frozen by peeling and slicing them, par boiling them, allowing them to cool and then freezing them. Peas and hulled corn can be frozen without par boiling. I seldom have enough veggies left to freeze, I prefer to eat them straight from the garden, but I have had success freezing them in this way on occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I have plenty of fresh veggies to can and freeze but don't have the time since I work full time and then come home and start the second shift. I used to do a lot of canning and freezing when I was not working. My hubby gives away fresh veggies every day because we just can't eat all that come from the garden. Most veggies do require a parboil before freezing as Siobhan said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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