Vegetables
Wild parrots eat a wide variety of vegetables in their natural habitat. It is therefore logical that fresh vegetables are also good as a snack for them. Do you have broccoli or cauliflower on your menu, for example? Then think of your bird and give him some thoroughly washed or rinsed vegetables as a snack. Other vegetables that are favourite snacks for parrots are kale, carrots, peas and root vegetables. Beans also serve well as a treat. Be sure to cook them and let them cool, as raw beans can be toxic to birds.
Some types of fruit and vegetables contain high levels of iron. Give them therefore in moderation. This is the case with: citrus fruits, tomatoes, kiwi, strawberries, grapes, currants, sultanas, egg yolks and dark green vegetables such as spinach.
