The bird that won't eat fruits or vegetables!

So you have purchased a parrot or adopted one. You have heard all about the fun  fresh foods you can feed to your bird. The excitement hits as you run to the store and buy apples, bananas, oranges, broccoli, corn, carrots, peas, and anything else that is on your birdie care food sheet that was sent home with you.

The new family member has a clean cage and a beautiful bowl of fresh fruits and vegetables. You check on the little guy a few hours later and the foods are turning colors, still in the same spot, never to have been touched! What is a bird owner to think?

 

Just like toddlers that throw their food or refuse to eat a newly introduced food, it takes time and patience. When mommy eats a certain food in front of the child, usually they will like it too. If your parrot, big or small, is not willing to try fresh foods, you can try taking your bird out and letting him watch you eat your fresh fruits and vegetables.
 

Curiosity will usually get the best of them and your parrot will try new foods. Think about the temperature, texture, color, and always check to make sure what you are introducing is not toxic to birds. Good luck and don't ever give up!

For fresh food ideas, visit our web page!  
http://loveyourparrot.com/food.html