In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of parrot nutrition, exploring their diverse dietary needs based on findings of scientific research on what parrots eat in the wild. Dr. Jason Crean shares what makes up a parrot's natural diet and the importance of replicating this diversity in captivity. We also explore the benefits of avian teas, which pellets are best, how to feed your birds and more!

Key Points:

• Lorikeet Diet
• Toucan Diet
• Parrot Diet
• Pellets for Parrots
• Diverse Foods for Parrots
• Why a Raw Food Diet is so Important
• Can behaviours improve with diet?
• Portion sizes to feed
• Fats in a Parrot Diet
• Debunking Myths on Toxic Foods
• Avian Teas

Special Guests:

• Dr Jason Crean @drjasoncrean biologist, educator and consultant who specializes in all species education.

“They are surviving, but parrots are opportunistic, so they can eat all kinds of different things” - Dr. Jason Crean  

Links:

• https://www.drcrean.com/drcrean-home 
• https://biobirdblends.company.site/ 
• https://www.theparrotshop.ca/search.asp?keyword=biodiversity 

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