Eclectus Diet
Eclectus Information & Care
Eclectuses have different needs from other parrots. Seed-only diets are bad for ANY parrot, but even more adversely affect the eclectus. The below listed formulated diets make it easier to provide adequate nutrition. However, I am a firm believer that nothing can replace fresh food and vegetables.
Eclectus Parrots need more fruits / vegetables than other parrots. Eclectuses often require more vitamin A in their diet than other birds. This being said, you must be very careful with supplements because it is easy to overdose on Vitamin A. Providing natural sources of Vitamin A and other nutrients is preferred.
- Natural Soures of Vitamin A: Feed dark leafy green and yellow veggies daily. Sweet potatoes, squash and bell peppers are a good source of Vitamin A that many birds enjoy.
- Convenient Sources for Fruits / Veggies: For days when I am too busy to prepare something for my eclectus, I always have available jars of baby food with fruits & vegetables (i.e. Gerbers). My eclectus LOVES those.
- A convenient and inexpensive way of providing your eclectus with healthy greens are fresh sprouts. Even if I don't find the time to prepare veggies for my birds, it only takes a few second to spoon a small portion of sprouted seeds into a dish and provide it to my birds. Best of all, they LOVE it more than any of the fresh food items.
- Don't want to go through the trouble of sprouting and would prefer an easier way to provide greens to your bird? Please refer to "Veggie Bites" as a convenient, yet healthful alternative or complementary food item to sprouts.
- Additionally, I provide the usual "large parrot" seeds & treats to my eclectus (I feel variety is the key)
- Do also visit the below excellent informational websites: http://www.landofvos.com/recipes/index.html ... http://www.landofvos.com/articles/index.html#general
Generic Diets & Additional Food Items: Healthy Bird Treats & Snacks ... Cooked Diets ... Splay Millet & Millet Accessories ... Mineral / Calcium Blocks & Accessories .. Sprouted Seeds . ... Converting Seed Junkies
Eclectus Special 8lb This fruit-flavored pellet diet contains all the necessary vitamins and minerals that Eclectus parrots require! Specially formulated with fructose, your eclectus will adore the taste and variety in this species-specific formula, and you will love the complete, balanced nutrition! Be sure to feed your eclectus a variety of fresh fruits and veggies, as well! |
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