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D iet When it comes to eclectus diet you are primarily thinking about a fruit and vegetable diet due to the need for a high fibrous diet. Fruit    -   The   more   exotic   the   fruit   the   better,   papaya,   mango,   guava   are   items   which   the   eclectus   are   eating   in   the   wild.   Due   to   their expense   and   their   availability   it   is   more   practical   to   supplement   these   fruits   with   common   fruits   available   all   year   round,   these include   grapes,   banana,   kiwi,   strawberry,   melons,   pineapple   and   the   usual   suspects   consisting   of   apples,   oranges   and   pears.   The only fruit that is poisonous to parrots is avocado, do not offer this to your eclectus under any circumstances. Vegetables    -    These   come   under   two   types,   fresh   and   pulses.   With   fresh   veg   the   choice   is   endless,   the   dark   green,   orange   and red   varieties   carry   much   more   nutrients   especially   in   terms   of   vitamin   A   which   eclectus   are   usually   found   to   be   lacking.   Peppers and chillies are firm favourites with my own birds. Pulses    -   These   are   different   types   of   beans   and   lentils.   This   item   of   food   is   very   high   in   vegetable   protein.   Preparation   is   very important   when   you   prepare   pulses   otherwise   there   can   be   a   quick   build   up   of   mould   which   is   detrimental   to   your   eclectus.   Simply wash   the   pulses   a   few   times   under   a   strainer,   leave   the   pulses   to   soak   in   water   overnight,   then   bring   them   to   boil,   let   them   simmer for 20 minutes and then leave them for 4-5 hours. Then thoroughly wash and rinse. The mixture can then be frozen in small bags. Seed    -   Parakeet   mixtures   have   historically   been   recommended   for   eclectus   as   they   have   low   fat   and   more   millets   but   most   of these   commercial   mixtures   do   not   cater   for   eclectus.   I   now   make   my   own   mix   which   provides   the   range   and   variety   I   feel important. Seed should always be available in the cage for your eclectus. Animal   Protein    -   I   am   a   firm   believer   that   eclectus   need   some   type   of   meat   protein   in   their   diet,   scrambled   or   boiled   eggs including shell, boiled chicken or fish are good sources of animal protein. Do   not   make   the   mistake   of   trying   to   provide   a   massive   diet   for   your   eclectus,   it’s   just   not   practical,      seed   should   always   be present   in   a   separate   bowl   as   should   water.   In   addition   to   this   any   meat   or   pulse   product   could   be   given   once   a   week.   The   rest   is fruit   and   veg.   Get   in   the   habit   of   supplying   a   base   mix,   by   this   I   mean   choosing   a   range   of   fruit   and   vegetables   which   will   be   used every   day,   these   could   be   grapes,   apple,   oranges,   banana,   celery   and   peppers.   To   this   you   can   add   frozen   peas   and   sweetcorn after   defrosting.   By   purchasing   bags   of   these   items   you   should   have   enough   to   last   you   for   nearly   a   week   providing   it’s   not   too warm   and   the   items   are   going   off.   To   this   you   can   add   one   additional   item   each   week,   i.e.   one   week   you   may   buy   some   pineapple, another   week   some   spinach,   pomegranates   etc.   This   way   your   bird   is   getting   different   tastes   and   textures   throughout   the   year. Over   time   you   will   recognise   what   your   bird   likes   and   dislikes,   if   your   bird   does   not   like   orange,   discard   this   from   your   diet   and replace   it   with   something   else.   Lastly,   anything   which   is   not   good   for   humans   is   no   good   for   parrots,   chips,   fried   foods   etc.   can   be given   as   tit   bits   but   recognise   your   bird   will   crave   for   them   due   to   their   fat   content   and   excess   is   to   be   discouraged,   tea,   coffee   and chocolate should not be given to parrots due to digestive problems they can cause.
www.EclectusParrot.co.uk
All contents of this site are the sole copyright of Parrotism © 2012
D iet When   it   comes   to   eclectus   diet   you   are   primarily   thinking   about   a   fruit   and vegetable diet due to the need for a high fibrous diet. Fruit    -   The   more   exotic   the   fruit   the   better,   papaya, mango,   guava   are   items   which   the   eclectus   are   eating in   the   wild.   Due   to   their   expense   and   their   availability it   is   more   practical   to   supplement   these   fruits   with common   fruits   available   all   year   round,   these   include grapes,   banana,   kiwi,   strawberry,   melons,   pineapple and   the   usual   suspects   consisting   of   apples,   oranges and   pears.   The   only   fruit   that   is   poisonous   to   parrots is   avocado,   do   not   offer   this   to   your   eclectus   under any circumstances. Vegetables    -    These   come   under   two   types,   fresh   and pulses.   With   fresh   veg   the   choice   is   endless,   the   dark green,    orange    and    red    varieties    carry    much    more nutrients    especially    in    terms    of    vitamin    A    which eclectus   are   usually   found   to   be   lacking.   Peppers   and chillies are firm favourites with my own birds. Pulses     -    These    are    different    types    of    beans    and lentils.   This   item   of   food   is   very   high   in   vegetable protein.    Preparation    is    very    important    when    you prepare   pulses   otherwise   there   can   be   a   quick   build up   of   mould   which   is   detrimental   to   your   eclectus. Simply   wash   the   pulses   a   few   times   under   a   strainer, leave    the    pulses    to    soak    in    water    overnight,    then bring   them   to   boil,   let   them   simmer   for   20   minutes and   then   leave   them   for   4-5   hours.   Then   thoroughly wash   and   rinse.   The   mixture   can   then   be   frozen   in small bags. Seed     -    Parakeet    mixtures    have    historically    been recommended   for   eclectus   as   they   have   low   fat   and more   millets   but   most   of   these   commercial   mixtures contain   too   few   ingredients.   I   now   make   my   own   mix containing   36   different   ingredients   which   provides   the range    and    variety    I    feel    important.    Seed    should always be available in the cage for your eclectus. Animal   Protein    -   I   am   a   firm   believer   that   eclectus   need   some   type   of   meat protein   in   their   diet,   scrambled   or   boiled   eggs   including   shell,   boiled   chicken   or fish are good sources of animal protein. Do   not   make   the   mistake   of   trying   to   provide   a   massive   diet   for   your   eclectus,   it’s just   not   practical,      seed   should   always   be   present   in   a   separate   bowl   as   should water.   In   addition   to   this   any   meat   or   pulse   product   could   be   given   once   a   week. The   rest   is   fruit   and   veg.   Get   in   the   habit   of   supplying   a   base   mix,   by   this   I   mean choosing   a   range   of   fruit   and   vegetables   which   will   be   used   every   day,   these could   be   grapes,   apple,   oranges,   banana,   celery   and   peppers.   To   this   you   can add   frozen   peas   and   sweetcorn   after   defrosting.   By   purchasing   bags   of   these items   you   should   have   enough   to   last   you   for   nearly   a   week   providing   it’s   not   too warm   and   the   items   are   going   off.   To   this   you   can   add   one   additional   item   each week,   i.e.   one   week   you   may   buy   some   pineapple,   another   week   some   spinach, pomegranates   etc.   This   way   your   bird   is   getting   different   tastes   and   textures throughout   the   year.   Over   time   you   will   recognise   what   your   bird   likes   and dislikes,   if   your   bird   does   not   like   orange,   discard   this   from   your   diet   and   replace it   with   something   else.   Lastly,   anything   which   is   not   good   for   humans   is   no   good for   parrots,   chips,   fried   foods   etc.   can   be   given   as   tit   bits   but   recognise   your   bird will   crave   for   them   due   to   their   fat   content   and   excess   is   to   be   discouraged,   tea, coffee   and   chocolate   should   not   be   given   to   parrots   due   to   digestive   problems they can cause.