However, by feeding a variety of nutritious and fresh foods, we can attempt to simulate the smorgasbord of foods that Mother Nature provides for them in the wild. All parrots are biologically adapted to consume live foods. They eat leaves, twigs, nuts, seeds, berries, shoots, bark, fruits, and other vegetation in various stages of growth. If we make our own sprouts, we can be sure that they are not contaminated with pesticides or mold. Somehow, seeds got an undeserved reputation of being junk food, but this is absurd, in my opinion.
NUTS are a natural source of fats and the most concentrated energy source.
They are natural to the diet of birds and allow them to work for their food. Sweet potatoes are one of the most nutritious foods on earth and parrots of all ages will readily eat it, thereby getting a good supply of Vitamin A and other valuable nutrients as well as fiber. Beans should be cooked well done. Add CORN to your brown rice and bean mix and your birds will not be able to resist this healthy and tasty combination. I soak whole dried corn kernels or popcorn overnight and cook it until it plumps up to triple its size.