PrettyPax Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I was just learning about the benefits of Red Palm oil, as it is an essential part of a Grey's diet in the wild. I'm curious as to how other Grey owners administer it to their bird. In the food? As a shampoo? My curiosity is peaked and I'd like to get some. I'm just not sure of the proper way to use it. Sorry, I know this topic has been posted before. I'm still a relative newbie. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Lauren, I put it in my grey's morning oatmeal, I cook a small amount of oatmeal in the microwave then add a spoonful or two of some baby food vegetables such as carrots, squash or sweet potatoes then I add about 1/4 teaspoon of red palm oil and mix thoroughly. She gobbles it up greedily and my sun conure eats a little of it too, I administer it with a small spoon, she rakes it off with her beak. You can order it from www.swansonsvitamins.com as that is about the cheapest online place to find it and it keeps for a long time since you use such a small amount at a time. You can also cook with it but it does have a strong flavor than regular cooking oil and of course it has a reddish color, may not be appetizing depending on what you use it for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Great advice Judy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaM Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I mix mine in with whatever I cook for their evening meal, or spread a little on a small piece of toast (occassionally mixed in with a dab of peanut butter), or fortunately if I just put a bit (1/4 tsp) on the edge of their food dishes mine will all eat it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pchela Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Good ideas! I just got a bottle of palm oil and have been wondering how to use it and how much to give them. I tried mixing it with their seed but it didn't mix too well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaM Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Pchela - This is what my vet used to recommend with Sunshine Factory (RPO)...If you want to mix it in with pellets or seed, you can put it in a cup of hot water (not boiling) to "melt" it a little. Then you can pour it over the seed/pellet/whatever and then stir it around and it will coat pretty nicely. Make sure it's cooled off before you give it to them. Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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