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We feed sprouts as our
main supplement. We make our own sprout mix by going to Whole Foods
and buying hulled sunflower seeds, millet, wild rice, mung beans,
buckwheat, horse oats-from feed store, and other items that look
tempting and easy to sprout.
Sprouting 
 sprouts
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Soak-N-Cook (from Cuttlebone Plus
(760/591-4951). Cover and soak the soak-n-cook overnight. Bring to a
boil and cook at a low boil for at least 45 minutes the next
morning. The soybeans must be well cooked. This mixture will keep in
the refrigerator 3 to 4 days. It should be offered fresh daily. If
your bird is in a warm room, remove the soak-n-cook at night. Fed
about once a week.
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Roudybush is available from Old World
Aviaries in Austin at wholesale prices for breeders, Tomlinson's
Feed in Austin or call Roudybush at 800/326-1726. We feed mini,
small, medium and large pellets depending upon species. Our birds
prefer Zupreme Fruit Blend. We are absolutely opposed to an
all pellet diet.
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Fresh fruit and vegetables:
Our babies are used to corn, kale, beets, sweet potatoes, peas,
beans, carrots, apples, hot peppers, oranges, and rice fed in
differing amounts and varieties shredded or chopped with food
processor. We have fresh millet on play stand and in cage as well.
We also have begun to sprout seed. Do not feed avocado,
chocolate, or caffeine.
Whole Foods OR Local Grocery Store
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Other treats may include: almonds,
walnuts, pecans, human-grade peanuts, acorns, hazelnuts--all in
small limited quantities. Lafaber's Parrot-sized or smaller
Nutriberries. Corn on the cob. Oatmeal.
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We also feel toys are very important
part of socialization and learning to entertain themselves while
alone in their cage or on their playpens.
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