Most people just run down to the shop and buy a bag of bird food or seeds for their birds, but did you know that there is a whole variety of food that your birds will love and benefit from? Here are some lovebirds food items that you should know about:
1. Pellets
Special food pellets are made for birds like lovebirds and parrots and adding them to your bird’s diet will be the perfect addition to the nutrients they are getting from their other food.
2. Fruits
You can give your lovebirds apples as long as you remove the poisonous seeds. You can also give them fresh bananas, citrus fruits, berries, mangoes, melons, grapes, kiwis, papayas, peaches, plums, any kind of pears, and star-fruits.
3. Whole Grains and Whole Cereals
Foods such as barley, amaranth, couscous, flax-seeds, oats, whole grain pasta, quinoa, wild rice, whole wheat, and whole rice can also be given to your lovebirds.
4. Greens and Grasses
Cabbage leaves, cauliflower leaves, broccoli, bok-choy, dandelion leaves, mustard leaves, kelp, spirulina and seaweed are some greens and grasses that your bird can benefit from.
5. Edible Flowers
There are certain edible flowers that are great to feed lovebirds. Flowers like chamomile, carnations, dandelions, honeysuckle and many others can be turned into bird food. Just be sure to do your research as the leaves of certain flowers can be poisonous to your pet birds.
6. Legumes
Lentils, beans, nuts, tofu and peas are all good for your pet lovebirds because they are full of proteins that your birds need.
7. Vegetables
Sweet potatoes, yams, tomatoes, zucchini, parsnip and turnips are some vegetables that you can feed your lovebirds.
8. Grains and Legume Sprouts
Sesame seeds, red kidney beans, sunflower seeds, pinto beans, buckwheat, moong beans, lentils adzuki beans and alfalfa beans are also nutritious for your feathered friends.
