Try this:
Soak 1 cup of Parrot Pellets in 100% natural fruit juice or warm water, until soft and all liquid is absorbed.
In a Food Processor or Blender;
1/4 c Raw Veggies (broccoli, carrots, corn, arugula, etc.)
1/4 c Raw Fresh Fruit (Apple, blueberry, Mango, Papaya etc.)
1/4 c Uncooked Whole Oats
1/4 c Cooked Pasta (Whole Wheat Preferred)
Add Soaked Pellets and mix until relatively smooth.
I vary the ingredients from batch to batch, using different types of whole grains, different juices and a variety of fruit and veggies. In all cases pellets always make up at least 50% of each cube to begin with.
Spoon the mixture into ice cube trays, cover with plastic wrap or foil and freeze until frozen solid. Once frozen, transfer the cubes into a heavy duty freezer bag and store in the freezer.•
To feed - microwave for about 45 seconds, stirring thoroughly to avoid hot spots.•
The average ice cube yields the appropriate single serving size for the average African Grey. I have found that a Cockatiel will eat about 1/3 of a cube at one-time, and the larger birds, such as a Macaws and Cockatoos will eat about 2 cubes at one-time.
Over a period of weeks, gradually reduce the amount of cereal/fruit/veggies in the cubes (i.e. - instead of 1/4c of each, use 1/8c of each and make up the difference with pellets), until the cubes consist entirely of soaked pellets. From there, gradually reduce the amount of moisture, until they are eating dry pellets.
Good Luck!!
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