What can I feed my birds instead of pellets?

[Karaya]

Hello everybody!
I’m a new owner of 2 cute lovebirds. Currently I feed them seeds and homemade chop full of veggies and some fruits. Unfortunately I couldn’t find any pellets in my area. If I order anything online it could take few months before it comes here
How can I make sure my birds get enough nutrition without pellets? Is there anything that could substitute it?

 

[Ali]

Apparently, nutriberries.

 

[Zara]

Welcome to the Avenue

How can I make sure my birds get enough nutrition without pellets?

Offering a good mix of veggies, here is a good link; My Chop "Recipe"

Also being sure your bird is getting direct sunshine (not through glass). If you don´t have access to direct sunlight, a vitamin D3 supplement can be given.

 

[SkyLark]

Nutriberries contain sugar though, so not good for long term feeding. I'd say fresh veggies and vitamin supplements. Don't feed them a lot of fruit, as I said for nutriberries, they contain lots of sugar. I'd also say to order the pellets anyways, even if it takes a few months to arrive. Oh, and
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[Destiny]

Sounds like you are doing well. A good chop mix and quality seed mix should have you covered. Not everyone uses pellets to feed their birds. Many birds refuse them entirely. A balanced, healthy diet that does not rely on processed foods is generally better for your birds, if they are will to eat it. One thing I might suggest is try adding sprouted seeds. They can be a nutritional powerhouse and usually are readily accepted.

If you are worried that something might be missing, there are powdered mutivitamin/mineral supplements available for birds.

 

[Ali]

Nutriberries contain sugar though, so not good for long term feeding.

That's what I thought, but apparently not

Nutriberries

What are nutriberries and are they like pellets.

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[SkyLark]

That's what I thought, but apparently not

Hmmmm weird, I remember some tread here saying that nutriberries were good for occasional treat... I could be wrong on that...

 

[Ali]

Hmmmm weird, I remember some tread here saying that nutriberries were good for occasional treat... I could be wrong on that...

I read that too. Then the thread above started today

 

[Karaya]

Apparently, nutriberries.

Can I make them on my own? Pet shops in my country don’t offer much for birds besides seeds

 

[SkyLark]

I just read the tread u linked. Seems like it's a matter of personal preference, if the bird will eat the whole thing, then, sure, it's technically a type of pellet. If the bird doesn't eat the whole thing, then it's not exactly a complete pellet, but pretty close.

 

[Ali]

Can I make them on my own? Pet shops in my country don’t offer much for birds besides seeds

@clarousel has a good nutriberries recipe. Let me find it!

 

[Ali]

Here you go!

Homemade Nutriberries!

I've been excited to make these ALL WEEK. Was really fun to make although i think I overbaked them so they're a bit hard for my bird. She pecked at some millet then gave up :laughin: I tried to make a small batch since I only have one bird but ended up with around 30 pieces. May feed the...

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[Zara]

Here you go!

Homemade Nutriberries!

I've been excited to make these ALL WEEK. Was really fun to make although i think I overbaked them so they're a bit hard for my bird. She pecked at some millet then gave up :laughin: I tried to make a small batch since I only have one bird but ended up with around 30 pieces. May feed the...

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The recipe requires pellets.... The lack of pellets was the reason this thread was created.

 

[Ali]

The recipe requires pellets.... The lack of pellets was the reason this thread was created.

I should have mentioned, I made them without.

 

[Mantis64]

@clarousel has a good nutriberries recipe. Let me find it!

The only thing with homemade nutriberries is that there isnt added vitamins and minerals so dont benefit birds in terms of nutrition.

 

[Mantis64]

Ah okay

 

[Karaya]

Welcome to the Avenue


Offering a good mix of veggies, here is a good link; My Chop "Recipe"

Also being sure your bird is getting direct sunshine (not through glass). If you don´t have access to direct sunlight, a vitamin D3 supplement can be given.

Thank you!
I’m definitely going to try your recipe. And thanks for the tip about the sunshine!

 

[Zara]

Pet shops in my country don’t offer much for birds besides seeds

Which country are you in?

 

[Destiny]

Unfortunately, to make homemade nutriberries, you need access to pellets. If you had access to pellets, you could just feed the pellets directly. Nutriberries without the pellets would just be seeds glued together with honey. The birds would love it, but it would be a treat, not a complete food.

Not really a viable solution to your problem, I think.

 

[Ali]

The only thing with homemade nutriberries is that there isnt added vitamins and minerals so dont benefit birds in terms of nutrition.

You can always use certain supplements to balance it