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FEEDING YOUR BIRD

2 TYPES OF DIETS :

1. Diet based on pellets
   
   
   • The most complete diet, low in fat
     
   • No vitamin and mineral supplements are necessary
     
   • Recommended: Tropican (Hagen), Lafeber
   
   
2. Diet based on seeds
   
   
   • Not a complete diet, rich in fat, many vitamins and minerals lacking
     
   • Predisposes to liver problems and poor feather condition
     
     Should be combined as:
     1. 60% seeds and whole grain products
     
   • Seeds containing vegetables & fruits are more complete; Avicakes & Nutriberries
     
   • Whole grain products like bread, cooked rice or pastas
     
     2. 20% vegetables
     
   • Mainly dark green and yellow/orange
     vegetables
     
     3. 5% fruits
   • Cantaloupe, papaya, mango, kiwi and apricot
     contain more vitamins
     
     4. 20% legumes and other sources of protein --- - limited amounts of egg, fish and meat (i.e. once a week)
     
     5.vitamins
   • A pinch every day on fruits/vegetables
     
   • Recommended: Prime, Nekton