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Sept 19, 2014 6:01:22 GMT -5
Post by bluesue on Sept 19, 2014 6:01:22 GMT -5
hi this is my first time using a forum like this. I have a 4 month old quaker parrot who is gorgeous and the love of my life lol just wanted some advise on what NOT to feed him
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Post by Caseysmom on Sept 19, 2014 11:07:02 GMT -5
Welcome! Here is a link for information on diet choices for a Quaker, near the bottom of the page there is a list of foods to avoid and foods that harmful for you Quaker, hopefully this will help. Good luck and have fun with your new little guy! www.quakerparrots.com/diet/the-best-quaker-parrot-diet/ |
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Sept 23, 2014 18:56:15 GMT -5
Post by biteybird on Sept 23, 2014 18:56:15 GMT -5
Welcome! Until you get the chance to read up properly, I think the only big 'no-no' is avocado (toxic). Others will correct me if I'm wrong.
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Sept 23, 2014 19:44:16 GMT -5
Post by Sharyn and Mr P on Sept 23, 2014 19:44:16 GMT -5
chocolate too
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Sept 23, 2014 20:36:20 GMT -5
Post by cnyguy on Sept 23, 2014 20:36:20 GMT -5
Here is a list of foods that shouldn't be fed to parrots: what not to feed parrots Note that the listing for dried beans refers to uncooked ones-- beans, dried or fresh, should always be cooked before offering them to a parrot. |
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Oct 11, 2014 23:23:18 GMT -5
Post by Gumma on Oct 11, 2014 23:23:18 GMT -5
Hi, I purchased a 5 month old quaker parrot on 10-10-14 ( yesterday ) and weighed it and it weighed 2.6 ounces this was to be sure that it was adjusting to it's new diet of Zupreem pellets as I couldn't find anything that looked like the food it was being fed by the seller. I weighed it again ( 10-11-14 ) today and it loss an ounce in weight now weighing 2.5 ounces. I'm very concerned and would like to know if this is normal because of all the adjustments in diet and cage, etc? When should I worry and call a vet? Anyone with able to answer this ASAP, I would greatly appreciate knowing what you think. Thanks
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Oct 12, 2014 6:56:43 GMT -5
Post by easttex on Oct 12, 2014 6:56:43 GMT -5
Hi Gumma. I would recommend that you use a scale that will give you grams. A good postal scale will work. This will give you a much better idea of any changes. Make sure you are weighing at the same time every day. Best time is in the morning, before your bird has had a chance to eat. A little bit of bouncing around in weight is pretty normal. (I know mine does.  If it only declines, that is a good indicator of a problem. I've seen 10% suggested as a rule of thumb for when to be concerned about body weight change, but if it is steadily dropping I wouldn't wait that long. Changing diets all at once can be a problem. If your bird doesn't accept the new pellets, can you ask your breeder for some of your bird's old food? If you could mix some of the two together and gradually replace the old you might have better luck. I'd also recommend that you go ahead with a vet check. It's good practice to have a vet before you desperately need one, preferably avian or one who sees a lot of birds, and to have a well bird checkup. |
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Oct 21, 2014 22:18:23 GMT -5
Post by Gumma on Oct 21, 2014 22:18:23 GMT -5
Hi, I purchased a 5 month old quaker parrot on 10-10-14 ( yesterday ) and weighed it and it weighed 2.6 ounces this was to be sure that it was adjusting to it's new diet of Zupreem pellets as I couldn't find anything that looked like the food it was being fed by the seller. I weighed it again ( 10-11-14 ) today and it loss an ounce in weight now weighing 2.5 ounces. I'm very concerned and would like to know if this is normal because of all the adjustments in diet and cage, etc? When should I worry and call a vet? Anyone with able to answer this ASAP, I would greatly appreciate knowing what you think. Thanks Hi, I want to thank you so much for your fast advise on my new bird now named Willy as his playmate my first quaker is Tilly. I worried to quickly as I watched him the entire day after my first post and it seemed he never stopped eating. He is on Zupreem and fresh veggies which he adores. I haven't found a avian vet yet as the one I used before for my other bird wasn't an avian vet but a regular vet who was suppose to have some bird knowledgeable but she didn't seem to as far as I was concerned. Your advise was greatly appreciated and much needed at the time so thanks again. |
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Post by Gumma on Oct 21, 2014 22:52:28 GMT -5
Welcome! Here is a link for information on diet choices for a Quaker, near the bottom of the page there is a list of foods to avoid and foods that harmful for you Quaker, hopefully this will help. Good luck and have fun with your new little guy! www.quakerparrots.com/diet/the-best-quaker-parrot-diet/Hi, I just read your article about a quaker's diet. It was very informative however there was the mention about not allowing a quaker to eat the seeds of some fruits but no mention on which fruits and vegetables are safe and healthy to feed our birdie friends. This is some information I would like to have so that when I cut vegetables or fruits for us then I'll know which ones I can share with them besides just the few that I now share with my birds. Thanks so much Gumma |
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Oct 22, 2014 8:31:25 GMT -5
Post by Caseysmom on Oct 22, 2014 8:31:25 GMT -5
Here is another chart with more detailed info www.quakerparrots.com/diet/food-nutrition-table-for-parrots/Also people usually avoid feeding them asparagus, onion, garlic, tomato, celery and mushrooms. Vegetables should be offered more than fruit as fruit contains lots of sugar. Avocado and apple seeds are two things that should never be offered. One of Casey's favourite treats is the seeds from inside a red pepper. I always hope I get a pepper from the store with all white yummy seeds inside without any mould. I don't offer them if they are discoloured. |
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If it only declines, that is a good indicator of a problem. I've seen 10% suggested as a rule of thumb for when to be concerned about body weight change, but if it is steadily dropping I wouldn't wait that long.