Parrot Diet & Nutrition, Avian Teas & What Parrots Eat According to SCIENCE! | The Parrot Podcast 28

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of parrot nutrition, exploring their diverse dietary needs based on findings of scientific research on what parrots eat in the wild. Dr. Jason Crean shares what makes up a parrot's natural diet and the importance of replicating this diversity in captivity. We also explore the benefits of avian teas, which pellets are best, how to feed your birds and more!

Key Points:
🦜 Lorikeet Diet
🦜 Toucan Diet
🦜 Parrot Diet
🦜 Pellets for Parrots
🦜 Diverse Foods for Parrots
🦜 Why a Raw Food Diet is so Important
🦜 Can behaviours improve with diet?
🦜 Portion sizes to feed
🦜 Fats in a Parrot Diet
🦜 Debunking Myths on Toxic Foods
🦜 Avian Teas

Special Guests:

Dr Jason Crean @drjasoncrean biologist, educator and consultant who specializes in all species education.

“They are surviving, but parrots are opportunistic, so they can eat all kinds of different things” - Dr. Jason Crean.

📲Links:

https://www.drcrean.com/drcrean-home
https://biobirdblends.company.site/
https://www.theparrotshop.ca/search.a...

Connect with us on Instagram @theparrotpodcast   / theparrotpodcast  

0:00-8:41 Introduction to Bird Keeping
8:42-10:50 Education and Diet
10:51-13:23 Lorikeets & Parrot Protein
13:24-15:20 Fruit & Sugar for Parrots
15:21-17:36 Microbiome tips & Nutrition
17:37-22:00 Why Diet is SO Important & Behaviours
22:01-24:48 Birds Forage A LOT
24:49-28:00 Don't COOK Food for Birds & Tips
28:01-29:11 Avian Teas
29:12-30:19 Dry Foods
30:20-33:40 Veggies & Freeze Dried
33:41-39:17 Soaking & Sprouting
38:18-40:55 Food Tips
40:56-45:06 Portion Sizes
45:07-52:31 Pellets
52:32-57:38 Mushroom Myth & Whole foods
57:39-1:08:19 What Wild Parrots Eat - SCIENCE
1:08:20-1:16:10 Nuts & Fats
1:16:11-1:21:21 Coconuts
1:21:22-1:25:20 Peanuts
1:25:23-1:30:00 More myths!
1:30:01-1:39:47 Socials and Science Studies
1:39:48-1:42:20 Humidity & Temperatures
1:42:21-1:57:26 Why Avian Teas are Beneficial

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