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Different species of birds each have their own nutritional needs, and the best parrot food is formulated for your bird’s specific needs. Be sure to check with your avian veterinarian before you change your parrot’s diet, as he or she may have recommendations for you. Many feeds for parrots will also feed parakeets, cockatiels, lovebirds, finches and canaries.

If you’re changing your bird’s diet from one parrot food brand to another, do it gradually. Add a bit more of the new feed and a bit less of the old feed daily, until your bird is eating only the new feed. You can add vegetables or fruits or other treats, if your bird doesn’t take to the new food right away.

One specific type of parrot food that has a good track record is homemade from the Quinoa grains of South America. This grain is high in phosphorous, calcium and protein. It may well be the most nutritious grain you can find, and you can make a custom mix of feed with it.

Parrots can become ill easily. If your bird leaves food on his plate, remove it before mold or bacteria has a chance to form. Be sure to give your parrot plenty of fresh water, in addition to the best quality parrot food you can find.

You can feed your parrot nuts and seeds, but do so sparingly. These don’t provide the nutrients that the bird can get from food created especially with his needs in mind.

Parrots will often eat anything that people eat, but don’t give them lima or kidney beans, alcohol, caffeine, avocados or chocolates. Your bird will stay healthier if he stays pretty much to his diet of specially formulated parrot food.