Diets for Conures / Conure-size Birds
Bird Nutrition
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A conure's diet should consist of a small parrot mix (some are listed below), supplemented with various fruits, green foods, millet spray, and occasionally some mealworms is generally regarded as suitable.
Base Diet:
- I would start with a good quality (if possible organic) dry food / seed mix. I love Dr. Harvey's Bird Food Mixes as they lack the harmful additives that are commonly found in commercial mixes and have an AMAZING variety of quality ingredients (including dried fruits, veggies, herbs / greens and even superfoods, such as bee pollen!) - in short: myriad nourishing ingredients that are not found in other commercially available bird mixes (click here for product info). I would recommend that you ask your local pet store to add them to their product offerings. You can also buy it online (both WITH Seeds and WITHOUT) ... Another bird food that is commonly available at pet stores is Lafeber - which is better than most commercial bird foods. I feed both Lafeber and Dr. Harvey's (more of the latter) - to increase variety.
- An option: A good quality formulated diet. Vets often recommend Harrison's -- which is a good diet, but mostly available at vet's offices and as is the case with pellets in general, acceptance may be an issue.
- Because of the conure's susceptibility to Conure Bleeding Syndrome (CBS), it is recommended that a conure's diet should contain foods high in calcium and Vitamin K, including dark leafy greens and vegetables (i.e., kale, broccoli), carrot tops, alfalfa, tomatoes, egg yolk, soy oil, and fish meal. Alternatively, a high-quality pelleted diet should be provided.
Vegetables and fruits should be part of a conure's daily diet. This includes apples, grapes, many garden vegetables such as spinach, watercress, field lettuce, poppy, chickweed, dandelions, carrots, corn on the cob, peas, endives and sweet potatoes.
- Convenient Sources of Fruits / Veggies:
- For days when I am too busy to prepare something for my pet birds, I always have available jars of baby food with fruits & vegetables (i.e. Gerbers).
- Sprouting is an excellent method (and most certainly one of the most cost-effective) of providing nutrient-dense (living) foods to birds. Even those that are less cooperative in eating their daily portions of fresh foods in many cases will enjoy eating sprouted seeds. Sprouting is easy -- this webpage has step-by-step instructions. Simple Sprouts is an excellent sprouting mix, but you can also buy the ingredients at your local health food store and mix a batch yourself ... You can also germinate the sprouting mix - rather than going through the process of sprouting, which may be somewhat intimidating initially. Germinated seeds offer their own unique sets of valuable nutrition and are quicker to obtain and less likely to spoil.
- Superior Nutrition Food:
- Medicinal Herbs (an excellent herb mix with numerous health-supportive properties -- that birds actually like!)
- Healthy Dried Fruits & Veggies
Additional proteins should be offered such as cottage cheese, hardboiled eggs, monkey chow, and even dog food.
Peanuts are also a valuable source of protein -- however, peanuts are often contaminated with aflatoxin, a fungal toxin. Aflatoxin is carcinogenic and causes liver damage in birds and other animals. Roasting reduces aflatoxin but does not eliminate it entirely. North American peanut producers are currently working on eliminating contaminated peanuts from their products. Caution is advised when feeding peanuts. Some bird owners, opting to be on the safe side, are eliminating peanuts from their pets' diet.
A cuttlebone, mineral block, gravel and oyster shell can be provided to provide the necessary calcium & minerals
Fresh water should be provided daily.
Never feed: caffeinated drinks, alcoholic beverages, chocolate, pits of most fruits, avocado ... More on "toxic foods"
Generic Diets & Additional Food Items: Healthy Bird Treats & Snacks ... Superior Nutrition Food: Herbs Specifically for Bird Health & Healthy Dried Fruits & Veggies - Make Excellent Healthy Bird Treats & Food! ... Cooked Diets ... Splay Millet & Millet Accessories ... Mineral / Calcium Blocks & Accessories
For SMALLER conures, please visit this webpage for food suggestions.
Dr. Harveys Colosssal Cockatiel Food - 2 & 4 lbs Suitable for smaller conure species Dr. Harvey's Whole Foods for Birds contains a unique blend that provides the balanced nutrition that your bird needs to maintain health and longevity, vibrant color and remarkable plumage. Suitable for smaller conure species & mini-macaws Ingredients:
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Dr. Harveys Perfect Parrot Food / With Seeds Suitable for larger conure species Quantities below: 2 / 4 / and 15 lbs Dr. Harvey's Whole Foods for Birds use nuts, seeds, vegetables, fruits, herbs and bee pollen in unique blends that combine to give your companion bird the balanced nutrition that it needs to maintain health and longevity, vibrant color and remarkable plumage. Bee pollen is so packed with vitamins and amino acids that one tablespoon is the equivalent of three servings of fruits and vegetables. Ingredients: Papaya, Safflower Seed, Sunflower Seed, Macadamia Nuts, Pine Nuts, Walnuts, Filberts, Cashews, Brazils, Pistachio, Pecan, Almonds, Peanuts in Shell*, Soy Beans, Pumpkin Seeds in Shell, *Whole Corn, Apricots, Pineapple, Coconut Chips, Raisins, Bee Pollen, Carrot Dices, Apple Dices, Banana Chips, Orange Peel Strips, *Garden Peas, Cranberries, Mango Dices, Peaches, Pears, Nectarines, *Green Beans, *Broccoli, *Zucchini, *Green Bell Pepper, *Red Bell Pepper, *Spinach Flakes, *Celery Stalk & Leaf Flakes, *Parsley Flakes, Red Clover Blossoms, Dandelion Leaf, Calendula Flowers, Echinacea Angustifolia Herb, Alfalfa Leaf, Oat Straw, Thyme Leaf, Rosemary Leaf, Peppermint Leaf, Basil Leaf, Fennel Seed, Papaya Leaf, Red Raspberry Leaf, Rose Hips. |
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Dr. Harveys Exotic Parrot Food - No Seed Quantities below: 2 / 4 / 15 and 25 bs Dr. Harvey's Whole Foods for Birds use nuts, vegetables, fruits, herbs and bee pollen in unique blends that combine to give your companion bird the balanced nutrition that it needs to maintain health and longevity, vibrant color and remarkable plumage. Ingredients: Mango, Papaya, Apricots, Pineapple, Raisins, Macadamia Nuts, Pine Nuts, Pecans, Pistachio, Walnuts, Almonds, Filberts, Brazils, Cashews, Soy Beans, Peanuts in Shell*, Peaches, Pears, Nectarine, Cranberries, Apple Dices, *Coconut Chips, *Banana Chips, *Carrot Dices, *Green Beans, *Broccoli, *Zucchini, *Garden Peas, *Orange Peel Strips, *Green Bell Pepper, *Red Bell Pepper. |
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Dr. Harveys Veg-to-Bowl for Birds - 1 lb Veg-to-Bowl is a fantastic way to provide essential vitamins, minerals and fiber for your companion bird. By adding the vegetables and herbs for digestion in Veg-to-Bowl every day, you give your bird the key to proper nutrition and a happier, healthier life. Veg-to-Bowl is easy to use! Just add Veg-to-Bowl daily to your companions meals. You can mix Veg-to-Bowl with any natural food that you are currently feeding. Veg-to-Bowl is also a great addition for those who are feeding a raw diet to their companions. Ingredients: Sweet Potatoes*, Carrots*, Diced Potatoes*, Zucchini*, Broccoli Florets*, Green Beans*, Peas**, Beets*, Parsley, Fennel Seed, Fenugreek Seed, Garlic, Ginger, Papaya Leaf and Peppermint Leaf. * Dehydrated ** Freeze Dried. |
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Dr. Harveys What's Cooking for Birds - 1 lb / 2 lbs / 5 lbs / 10 lbs. The food contains 6 certified Organic Grains, 13 vegetables, 5 fruits, whole food multi vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements. Ingredients: organic kamut flakes, organic brown rice flakes, organic spelt flakes, organic rolled oats, organic barley flakes, organic tritacale flakes, carrot strips, potato dice, petite peas, sweet potato dice, zucchini pieces, green beans, brocolli florets, leek pieces, beet dice, parsley flakes, chives, cilantro, green & red bell pepper, apple dice, rasins, apricots, peaches, pears, garlic, red clover, rosehips, alfalfa, oat straw, bee pollen, dandelion leaf, flaxseed meal, papaya, rosemary, peppermint, lecithin , ginger. |
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| Lafeber's Nutri-Berries Parrot Food |
Nutri-Berries: Veterinarian recommended Nutri-Berries are the most fun-to-eat, easy to accept food ever made. These nutritious nuggets have the shape birds naturally enjoy and a balanced, superior source of nutrition with an irresistible taste and aroma. Proper nutrition is critical to the good health and long life of your parakeet, cockatiel, lovebird, or conure. Nutri-Berries were designed to change your bird's bad eating habits, like picking out some seed and ignoring the others. Nutri-Berries are actually 96% eaten, meaning more nutrition for your bird and less waste on the floor for you. Combine Nutri-Berries with your bird's current diet. Once your bird begins eating them, discontinue the previous diet. Note: Most birds accept Nutri-Berries right away. However, if your bird does not initially, flatten them and mix with current diet until accepted. Once your bird is eating Nutri-Berries, feed your bird as much as will be eaten in a 12-hour period (about ten to 12). |
| Zoo-Vital Daily Foods: Zoo-Vital Foods are vitamin and mineral enriched foods, formulated to provide the proper nutrition your pet requires. The bag has a resealable zipper to maintain freshness. Tough barrier laminate film combined with CO2 flushing protects products from infestation damage. 100% edible diet with less waste and mess. Real fruit added to help seed eating birds make transition to pelleted diet. Complete and balanced nutrition and vitamin fortified. Colorful shapes are easy to hold and add excitement to feeding. Economical to feed. Beneficial Active Pro-Biotics added to ensure proper digestion. Supplement with fresh veggies and fruit, not to exceed 20% of the dietary intake. |
Premium Conure Small Parrot 3lb: Blend of fruits, vegetables and nuts, scientifically fortified with vitamins and minerals. |
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