African greys can eat strawberries in moderation and they make a fantastic treat for your parrots. They are tasty and healthy and come with lots of specific benefits to your parrot’s diet and wellbeing. That said, strawberries are very nutrient rich and so should only be fed in moderation. Strawberries are without doubt one of … Read more
African greys can eat tomatoes in very small quantities. They are highly acidic and too much will quickly become a problem. Furthermore, as part of the nightshade family, any part of the plant other than the fruit poses very serious risks. Only very small amounts of tomato are okay. Tomatoes, then, are not exactly the … Read more
Bananas are one of my favorite fruits. What’s not to love about a food that comes in its own carrying case? How convenient! However, I am very particular about how ripe they are. Any time I have a bunch that gets too ripe for me I’m looking for creative ways to make sure they don’t … Read more
I was talking to my friend the other day who has just got a parakeet recently. My friend is a bit of a health fanatic and she loves exercise. She always carrys an apple around with her and keeps saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away!” Whether that is true or not I … Read more
I was enjoying a cheeseboard with some friends the other day after a barbeque, and we found ourselves wondering if my pet African grey parrot would enjoy a taste of some of our cheddar or camembert. I love cheese and am always eating it, so it was a natural question for my feathered friend. Can … Read more
Chocolate is one of my favorite foods. I love it in every form – dark chocolate, white chocolate, caramel chocolate, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate bars – you name it, I love it! And if you’re like 98% of the world’s population (just guessing), you probably love chocolate too. But does your parrot feel the same … Read more