Green Cheek Conure Recipes

Please remember that Telfon and cooking sprays are toxic to your bird. Never cook with Teflon, non-stick pans, or cooking sprays around your bird.

To be really safe, the best bet is to keep your precious birds out of the kitchen!

TOXIC/UNSAFE FOODS

 

Avocados

Dairy Products(Except Yogurt)

Fruit Rhinds

Rhubarb

Raw Meats

Onions

Garlic

Potato Chips and other snack foods

Chocolate

Salty/Sugary Foods

Alcohol

Fruit Pits

Peanuts

Uncooked Rice

Uncooked Beans

Mushrooms

Microwave Popcorn(The steam  immediately after cooking)

Seeds of: Pears, Oranges, Papaya, Grapefruit, Grapes, Apples & some Melons.

 

SAFE PARROT FOODS

 

FRUITS/MELONS/BERRIES

Pineapple- Good source of Vit C, Vit B1 and Manganese

Cherry- Contain Antioxidants

Grapes- Good for the Kidneys, Vit C, Thiamin and Potassium, Vit B6 & Antioxidants

Papaya- High in Vit C & contains Papain that helps with digestion

Mango- Vit A, Niacin, Vit C and Potassium

Kiwi- Potassium and Ascorbic Acid, Magnesium, Copper & Phosphorus

Oranges- High in Vit C and Potassium

Grapefruit- Vit C

Tangerine- Vit C, Beta-Carotene, Vit B1, B2, B3, Magnesium & Potassium

Peach- Vit A, Riboflavin and Potassium

Necterines- Vit A and Niacin

Dates- Potassium and Niacin

Fig- Iron and Potassium

Palm Hearts- Iron, Calcium, Vit C, Protein, Riboflavin, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese & Magnesium

Apples- Helps keep the Liver and Digestion healthy. Good source of Antioxidants

Coconuts- Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc and Protein

Guavas- Vit A, B, C and Calcium

Passionfruit- Vit C,A, Iron and calcium

Starfruit- Vit A, C, Iron and Antioxidants

Pears- Potassium

Plums- Vit C, Potassium and Antioxidants

Strawberries- Vit C and Potassium

Rasberries- Vit C and Vit A

Cranberries- Good for the Kidneys. Vit C, Manganese and Antioxidants

Blackberries- Ascorbic Acid

Bluberries- Vit C, Manganese, Vit E and Antioxidants

Watermelon- Vit A, C, Potassium, Thiamin and Phosphorus

Honeydew- Vit C, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium and Calcium

Canteloupe- Vit A, C and Potassium, Vit B6, Folate & Niacin

Banana- Potassium, Roboflavin and Vit B6

Pomegranate- Vit C and Great for the Kidneys

 

VEGETABLES

Kale- Vit A

Mustard Greens- Vit A and Calcium

Collard Greens- Vit A, C, Calcium, Potassium and Riboflavin

Dandelion Greens- Vit A, C, Iron and Calcium

Carrots- Vit A(Beta-Carotene) and Potassium & Antioxidants

Broccoli- Vit A, Selenium, Riboflavin and Ascorbic Acid & Zinc

Zucchini- Vit A, Potassium, Niacin and Selenium

Sweet Potatoes/Yams- Vit A, B6 and Niacin

Bell Peppers- Vit A, C and some Minerals. Helps circulation & promotes Clotting

Cayenne Peppers- Vit A, C, B-Complex, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron and Capsicum. Good Anti-Inflamatory and good for Arthritis. Also great for the immune system

Jalepeño Peppers- Vit A, C and some Minerals. Helps circulation & promotes Clotting

Banana Peppers- Vit A, C and some Minerals. Helps circulation & promotes Clotting

Cherry Peppers- Vit A, C and some Minerals. Helps circulation & promotes clotting

Tomatoes- Vit A & Ascorbic Acid. Contains Antioxidants

Tomatillos- Vit A and Vit C

Cauliflower- Potassium & Vit C

Corn- Vit A, Amino acids and Lutein. Good for Vision and the Cardiovascular system

Chard- Vit A, C and Iron. Detoxifies, benefits blood

Peas- Vit A, Phosphorus, Thiamin, Niacin & Protein

Pea Pods- Vit A, Phosphorus, Thiamin & Protein

Okra- Vit A, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium and Folic Acid

Beets & Beet Greens- Vit A, Potassium, Thiamin and Riboflavin

Green/Yellow Beans- Vit A and Potassium, Vit C, K, Manganese, Potassium, Iron, Magnesium, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Niacin, Protein & Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Pumpkin- Vit A, C, Calcium and Iron

Squash- Vit A, Potassium, Niacin and Selenium

Spinach- Vit A and Potassium. Use in moderation as too much can "bind" Calcium in the system

Parsley- Vit A, C, K, Chlorine, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium & an incomplete Protein. Helps to cleanse the Kidneys

Turnip Greens- Vit A and Calcium

Asparagus- Folacin, Potassium, Vit C, Thiamin, VitA and Vit B6

Alfalfa Sprouts- Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium and Carotene

Broccoli Sprouts- Contains Antioxidants

Bean Sprouts-

Mung Bean Sprouts- Protein, Iron and Vit C

Adzuki Sprouts- Protein, Iron and Vit C

 

BEANS (Legumes)

Soy- Protein, Amino Acids, Calcium, Folic Acid and Iron

Lima- Potassium, Thiamin and Niacin

White Northern- Potassium, Protein, Iron and Calcium

Black Eyed- Protein, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Niacin, Folate, Zinc and Pantothenic Acid

Pinto- protein, Iron, Potassium, Selenium and Folate

Butter Beans- Potassium, Protein, Iron and Calcium

Garbanzo- Folate, Vit E, Potassium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc and Calcium

Kidney- Folate, Amino Acids, Protein, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Potassium, Magnesium and Vit B1, K

Lentil- Iron, Protein and Folic Acid

Adzuki-Protein,magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc copper, manganese and vitamin B3, potassium

Mung- Protein,Vit C, Vit K, Riboflavin, Folate, Copper, Manganese, Protein, Thiamin, Niacin, Vit B6, Pantothenic Acid, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Potassiumino Acids

 

NUTS

Almonds- Calcium, Vit B6, Phosphorus, Protein and Potassium

Cashews- Copper, Magnesium, Amino Acids, Protein and Phosphorus

Pistachio- Vit A, Potassium, Calcium, Thiamin, Protein and Phosphorus

Walnut- Vit A, Protein and Potassium

Pecan- Vit A, Protein and Calcium

Brazil- Phosphorus, Potassium and Protein

Macadamia- Potassium and Protein

Filberts/Hazelnut- Protein, Amino Acids, Iron, Calcium and Vit C

Pine- Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Vit E, Potassium, Phosphorus, Zinc and Iron

 

GRAINS/PASTAS

Whole Wheat Breads- Thiamin, Folic Acid, Iron and Niacin

Barley- Iron, Thiamin, Niacin, Phosphorus, Riboflavin and Protein

Oats- Protein, Iron and Calcium

Oats Groats- Protein, Iron and Calcium

Buckwheat- Manganese, Amino Acids and Magnesium

Quinoa- Phosphorus, Iron, Protein and Riboflavin

Brown Rice- Protein and Iron

Pearled Red Wheat- Protein, Essential Fatty Acids, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, Vit B6, E, Folate, Vit K, Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamin, Beta-Carotene & Lutein

Pearled Durum Wheat- SEE Pearled Red Wheat

Wheat Pastas- Protein, Iron and Vit A

Pastini- Protein, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate and Iron

Thin Egg Noodles- Protein, Folic Acid, Thiamin, Niacin, Riboflavin, Iron & Calcium

Couscous- Protein, Iron and Vit A

Whole Wheat- Iron and Protein

Wheat Berries- Iron and Protein

Rye Berries- Iron and Protein

Pasta(assorted durum semolina)- Niacin, Folic Acid, Iron, Thiamin, and Riboflavin

Amaranth- Protein, Amino Acids, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron and Vit C

Kamut- Protein, Amino Acids, Vit E, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zic, Pantothentic Acid and Copper

Spelt- Manganese, Phosphorus, Niacin, Magnesium, Protein and Copper

 

SEEDS

Pumpkin- Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Amino Acids, Iron, Calcium, Copper, Vit K, Zinc & Protein. Good Gland Healers

Sunflower- Vit E, B1, B5, Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Amino Acids, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc and Folate. High in Fat

Flax- Protein, Iron, Calcium and Essential Fatty Acids

Millet Spray- Niacin, Folic Acid, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium & Zinc

Canary Grass Seed-

White Millet- Niacin, Folic Acid, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium & Zinc

Hemp Seed- Essential Amino Acids, Essential Fatty Acids, VERY NUTRITIOUS

Safflower Seed- Protein, Iron, Thiamin, Vit B6, Phosphorus, Copper and Manganese

Thistle

Poppy

 

MEATS, Etc( use in moderation, some species need more than others)

Hardboiled Eggs/With Shells- Protein, Vit A, D3 and Calcium

Chicken Breast- Protein and Zinc

Yogurt- Calcium, Protein and beneficial Bacteria

Turkey Breast- Protein and Zinc

Cyclopse(Freeze Dried)- Protein, Omega 3 Fatty Acids. Good for the Immune system & Pigmentation

Ant Eggs(Freeze Dried)- Protein

Mosquito Larvae "Bloodworms"(Freeze Dried)- Protein

Daphnia(Freeze Dried)- Protein

Meal Worms(Freeze Dried)- Protein

Shrimp Meal- Protein, Calcium

Crickets(Freeze Dried)- Protein

Flies(Freeze Dried)- Protein

Bee Pollen- Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Vit B complex, Vit A,C,D,E, Amino Acids and Protein

Nectar

Honey- Amino Acids, Iron and Choline

 

SEASONINGS

Cinnamon- Good for digestion & Blood sugar

Chipotle Powder- Vit A

Ancho Chili Powder- Vit A

Cayenne Pepper- See above(Vegetables)

Nutmeg

Ground Cloves

Ginger- Calms the stomach

Anise seed

Cilantro- Vit A & C

Oregano- Vit A & C

 

SUPPLEMENTS (Use in moderation/Consult with an Avian Vet)

Calcium- Calcium

Brewers Yeast- Protein, Iron & Calcium

Cod Liver Oil- Vit D3, A & Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Vitamins D3 and A

Super Green Food Formula- Good for the Immune System

Pro-Biotics- Good for Digestion & the Immune system

Flax Seed Oil- Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Lemon/Lime Juice(in their water) ..helps retard bacterial growth & Vit C

MSM- Good for Feather, Beak & Nail Production

GSE (Grapefruit Seed Extract)- Use in there water or for cleaning ..helps retard bacterial

growth. Great disinfectant

Rosehip- Vit C, Antioxidant Flavanoids and Anti-Inflammatory properties

Herbal Tea(Made for companion Birds)- Can be good for the immune system & other body systems

Red Palm Oil- Good for feather plucking issues, promotes healthy feather plumage, good for the skin, good for the respiratory system, Vit A, Vit E, Vit K, Magnesium & fatty acids. Is high in fat.