09/22/2021
Sharing a post by Skye Marsh from another parrot group. it includes important information on current research in avian nutritional needs!
“I just attended the WVC (World Veterinary Conference) & spent alot of time picking Dr. Echols( www.avianstudios.com ) brain about diet(and all things bird).
With all of the research they have been doing regarding our companion parrots, they are finding the number 1 killer of our beloved birds is atherosclerosis.
Our diets are way to high in fats and complex carbohydrates for our birds, and we are literally fattening up their organs.
He recommends no nuts at all!
For small birds 50% or less pellets, the other 50% fresh(chop) & grains.
For large birds 50-70% pellets & the rest fresh(about 25% greens/veggies, and 5% or less fruit.) They can also have the same grains the small birds can have, with the exception that wheatberries must be cooked.
Approved grains list:
Spelt
Quinoa
Barley
Wheat berries(cooked for lg birds)
Steel Cut Oats
Flax seed
H**p hearts
Chia seeds
Human grade millet
Chard, kale, bok choy, carrot greens, beet tops, etc(NO SPINACH!)
Fruits: berries, lychee, figs
On occasion: Papaya, mango, kiwi.
NO: banana, oranges, grapes
The pictures of what our birds hearts & vessels look like are shocking. And it's not reversible. We can, however, stop the damage & help the other organs to step up & help our babies have happy, HEALTHY long lives.
Hope you & all the babies are well!🧡❤💚”
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) will hold its annual conference virtually June 9-12, 2021. Dr Echols will present on new imaging and teaching technologies he and his colleagues are developing. For more information about ACVIM and the conference, please go to http://www.a...
