Serving Natural Treats

Nuts are a great addition to most diets if fed in moderation and carefully. One or two nuts in the shell, such as almonds or Brazil nuts can be also help with keeping a bird's beak whittled down. Most nuts are highly nutritious but avoid the following:

• Raw peanuts in the shell may contain mold
• Imported nuts, get hem from a source you can trust
• Avoid polished and dyed nuts
• Nuts that are not human grade

Avoid the Following in Your Bird's Diet

Parrots can use a varied diet, but there are a few things that should not be in their diet at any time. Do not ever prepare the following:

• Chocolate
• Avocados
• Sugar
• Mayonnaise
• Unwashed Fruits and Vegetables
• Rhubarb
• Fruit Pits
• Mold
• Alcohol
• Caffeine