Grated carrot may be added to the soft foods or used in the birdie bread. Mango, papaya and kiwi may be peeled, pureed and used in birdie bread. The tropical fruits are high in important vitamins. Most fruits and vegetables are more nutritious raw or slightly cooked. Most vitamins are affected by heat.
Birds relish grapes and apples.
It was as important to South American civilizations as corn or maize was to Central and North American native peoples. It is the most nutritious grain. Quinoa may be purchased at health food stores in boxes or bulk. L ean, well cooked meat may be included in the daily diet, but only in moderation. Some of the additives in animal feed are present in the flesh of the animals and could be toxic to birds if offered in excess.