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Awwww, Dino is such a cutie! And a very special bird to be born on my birthday . Unfortunately, I have no experience on when to start foods. Paging @jmfleish
I would recommend not using that type of bedding for Dino - he could ingest it, thinking it's food. If you do, place layers of paper towel on top to prevent ingestion.
With respect to food - give bowls every day - he may play with it, eat it, poop on it, spill it over - but it gets him used to it. At least one bowl of chop (mixed veggies/fruit, pasta, beans, etc.) to play with, and you're on the right path