Tycos_mom Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Is Red palm oil good for all my bird or jus my Macaw and African Greys I know both these parrots eat palm nuts in the wild because they are from Africa but what about My Amazon and Indian ring neck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eckobird Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I'm pretty sure the palm oil would be good for all parrots. It's good for their beaks and feathers. My mom gives my senegal parrot red palm oil and she is going to start giving the little caique parrot some too. They love it. Especially Ecko, he loves palm oil and toast, he eats it all up! Its just my opinion, I'm no expert so don't listen to everything I say lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovethatgrey Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 All parrots can benefit from a bit of palm oil but the amount and frequency given will vary depending on the species of parrot. African greys are one of the parrots who really thrive with palm oil in their diet. What species of parrot did you wish to give palm oil to?<br><br>Post edited by: lovethatgrey, at: 2009/05/18 23:20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 Like I said My amazon My Indian ringneck and my Macaw and of course My African Greys. I just orders a bottle of it and it sould be here in a day or two because I ordered it locally So I want to put my birds on a regular diet includeing red palm but I don't know how much to give my other birds becides My greys or even if I should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovethatgrey Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Ok. well I'd have to do some reading to learn about the specific essential fatty need requirements of your non african grey parrots. I have no experience with other species rather than an african grey and pionus parrots, however I do know that Macaws also require and benefit tremendously from a healthy high essential fatty diet. Example, nuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds etc. I also know a few parrots owner who give palm oil to their macaws a couple of times a week and their feathers are lustrous. I really can't give you a concrete answer about the rest. I do suggest that you speak to your avian vet.{Feel-good-00020114} Post edited by: lovethatgrey, at: 2009/05/19 02:43<br><br>Post edited by: lovethatgrey, at: 2009/05/19 02:44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 The Red Palm Oil is specific to the African Grey itself. It is a species of palm native to Africa and has different properties than the palms found in south America that the Macaws thrive on. However, the Red Palm Oil is good in moderation (small amounts) as it is fro the Greys. Other parrots do not really benefit from it and to some, it can be very bad for dietary wise. One thing to consider also is the very small amount given by most of us (10 drops) on food a few times a week. If your Grey or Macaw is not flighted and burning many calories, you need to ensure you do not give too much too often. It is very high in fat content and could adversely affect your parrots health if given in too high of quantities. Remember, those wild Greys and Macaws fly up to 50 miles a day.......now thats a need for calories!! This is not the case for our captive greys or other parrots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eckobird Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Thanks Dan! Very helpful info. I learn something new everyday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 Thanks Dan then I definatly won't be giving any to my Amazon Tyco is fully flighted and active but can't fly very well. and Adaya Is everywhere and flys all over the house. But I will use it in moderation with them and only give them a few drops 2 times a week or so mabie 3 times a week for Adaya because she is a very active baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZivaDiva Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Where do you buy it? I've read about it but never seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 I bought mine online in Canada but I know that their are places in the us that you can buy bigger bottles for fairly cheep I bought mine where I live because it ends up costing me double if I order from the us with taxes s/h and duty and of course the exchange rate so I try to buy from my own country whenever possible. just Google red palm oil for birds and you should get a few links. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZivaDiva Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 So, it's not a grocery store item? I've not seen it in the bird store I go to. I'll check online and see what I can find. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eckobird Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 ZivaDiva - I got it from this website. Its pretty cheap there. http://www.swansonvitamins.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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