If you decide to have a parrot at home, it is better to think about its diet in advance. Like any living creature, your feathered friend needs a varied and balanced diet.
Feed quality
First of all, consult with experienced breeders of parrots and find out who and what feeds their wards. Information of this kind can usually be found on thematic forums. It is not worth asking about which food is better at the pet store. Like any other product, they also want to sell feed.
If you have already purchased food for parrots and do not really understand how good it is, you can always check it yourself. Since this is a grain mixture, you can always study it. First, smell the food: a high-quality mixture will have a pleasant smell without any mold, mustiness or anything unnatural. If you feel that the smell is unpleasant to you, it is better not to risk it.
The next stage is the composition. Pour the mixture into the palm of your hand and see what goes into it. Good food contains no debris, dirt, insects, or feces. Also, it should not contain rotten, germinated or clearly spoiled seeds. You should also think about the quality of food for parrots if there is a distinct dirty trail after it on the palm of your hand.
Another indicator of the quality of the mixture is the ability to germinate. Take a small amount of food and try to germinate it. If the seedlings are friendly, the seeds are fresh and will be useful for your parrot. If the mixture does not germinate very well, the food has been lying for a long time and has lost most of its properties.
Structure
What should a good balanced food for parrots consist of? Typically, all major growers make mixtures of yellow and Japanese millet, seed seed, hemp, canary seed, Senegalese millet, and oatmeal. Also, in the preparation of grain mixtures, colza and rapeseed are used - these seeds contain phosphate lime, fats, proteins and other enzymes necessary for the regenerative functions of cells, for growth and replenishment of vital energy.
Remember that not only the quality of the feed is important, but also its balance. Ready-made food is already balanced in its composition, but if you decide to buy all the ingredients separately and prepare the mixture yourself, be sure to use the advice of bird watchers or reference information.
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Often, food for parrots contains ingredients that may be completely undesirable for your pet. Avoid feed with iodine or vitamin complexes, as these substances should not be given to birds all the time.
