What do parrots like

Beans are also an outstanding source of fiber for your companion bird which helps keep its digestive system running smoothly. Try boiling a bean soup mix without any seasoning.

Allow the beans to cool, and then offer a scoop to your bird. The chances are that this will become a fast favorite with your little friend. Remember to never serve raw beans to your companion bird as they can be toxic unless cooked. Do you like alfalfa sprouts on your salad? Your bird will like them too! Learning to safely sprout in your kitchen is not difficult at all!

Be sure to thoroughly wash any sprouts that you offer your bird. Some may have come into contact with pesticides in their journey from the garden to your local supermarket, and you don't want to pass these toxins on to your pet. Growing your own sprouts is a healthy way to give live, raw nutrition to your flock.

Wild birds feast on an amazing variety of vegetables in their natural habitats, so it only makes sense that fresh veggies are good for companion birds as well. Try offering your pet some thoroughly washed and rinsed broccoli, yellow squash, or greens next time you serve these veggies in your home. Other avian favorites include carrots, kale, root vegetables, and peas.

No matter whether it's cooked or uncooked, birds love pasta. The good thing is, it's full of energy-enhancing carbohydrates! Try boiling some bowtie pasta with vegetables and serving it to your bird when cool. If your pet prefers its pasta crunchy, fill a few raw macaroni noodles with nut butter for a fun and tasty snack. Whole grain bread tastes great and is a wonderful source of fiber. Try offering your pet small bites of bread as a treat for good behavior. Serving breakfast toasts offers a nice change-up to their morning meal.

Believe it or not, many pet birds enjoy snacking on popcorn. You can serve your bird either popped or unpopped kernels. If you choose to serve the popcorn unpopped, boil the kernels for a bit in plain water to soften the tough hulls. If you desire, you can pop the kernels for your bird using a very small amount of pure coconut. Be sure never to give your bird microwave popcorn. These varieties are extremely high in fat and salt, which can be harmful to your pet's health.

Grain farmers often complain when flocks of wild birds descend on their crops to feast. Parrot parents — good luck with bonding, and thanks for taking the time to show your pet some love! Let them make the first move As it is with many other animals, parrots unaccustomed to their surroundings, a new routine, strange noises, or a new owner might be skittish and nervous. Share a Meal In the wild, parrots often share meals.

Talk and sing softly to them Parrots communicate in two ways — through their voices and body language. If they like music, try dancing As we mention in 2, parrots communicate through body language and sound. Give them treats You know that feeling you get when someone gives you a warm, home-baked cookie?

Hold and pet them Please note that new pet owners will need to work up to this form of affection. Ask the Pet Bird Experts. When will my baby bird start weaning from hand-feeding to adult food?

Are the colors in your products all natural? Can I feed my bird a product formulated for a different bird? Can I feed my bird or small animal a product formulated for a different bird or small animal? But, just because your bird likes it doesn't mean it's good for it.

To prevent your bird from becoming hormonal and sexually frustrated limit your petting to its head, feet, and around its beak. These areas have fewer nerve endings and are not necessarily erogenous zones. NEVER stroke your bird down its back or in its tail region and stay away from under its wings, too. In the wild a mated pair only touches these areas during the actual hormonal season. Instead get your bird busy! Offer it outings and exercise. Plan to start offering your bird more enriching activities like singing with it, dancing with it, offering it forging opportunities, and increasing its daily exercise.

Your bird will bond with you just as much, if not more, when you participate and natural parrot behaviors with it. Knowing how to pet your bird correctly will keep bird hormones in check and will help your bird manage its moods and behavior.

Remember, your bird is not a dog or cat and it interprets most petting as a courting call. Keep your petting respectful and platonic. Do you have a hormonal bird? Is your bird laying eggs or overly aggressive?