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Post by jan on Mar 17, 2019 17:43:58 GMT -5
I will be getting my new quaker baby soon and plan on a great deal of training. I know that seeds are not great for him and certainly not in abundance. So my question is: what treats should be offered when training him?
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Post by cnyguy on Mar 17, 2019 19:48:31 GMT -5
You may want to experiment with a few different treats and find out what your QP likes best, and use that for a training treat. While sunflower seed isn't good as a main part of a parrot's diet, a few can be given as an occasional treat. Many people use pumpkin seeds as a training treat, and some use Cheerios cereal. Popcorn works best with my two parrots-- plain air-popped popcorn.
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jan
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Post by jan on Mar 17, 2019 20:37:50 GMT -5
Are pumpkin seeds not high in fat and can be given frequently?
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Post by cnyguy on Mar 18, 2019 19:54:00 GMT -5
Pumpkin seeds are relatively low in fat and have a lot of nutritional value. A few can be offered every day.
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Post by biteybird on Mar 19, 2019 4:44:41 GMT -5
I also think that millet seeds are okay to offer as a treat, as they are tiny and not that fattening. You could purchase some millet sprays and just break the seeds off them as required.
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