Quinoa

[pep4]

Can I buy theses 3 different ones to give to my baby grey when I get him thought I better check first ty xxx

 

[Birdman666]

Any of those will probably do...

Let Your Pet Bird Try Quinoa, The Mother Of All Grains

And if you're superstitous, I hear tailgating with these things, also helps your team score touchdowns...

[It was a stupid commercial if you didn't get the reference.]

 

[pep4]

Lol ty Birdman I will get them xx

 

[Allee]

Quinoa is one of very few foods that ALL my birds like!

 

[pep4]

Thx Allee will deffo get it do u put anything else in it or just use as it comes plz xx

 

[Allee]

I mix it in with chop and cooked veggies and put it in a lot of birdie bread recipes.

 

[pep4]

I will have to try n find recipes etc I get my baby in just under 5 weeks so trying to get everything ready. What is birdie bread? ... Xx

 

[Allee]

I'm so sorry. I sometimes forget, not everyone prepares more parrot food than people food. Here you go, these great recipes will give you an idea. These two are from Laura/labell and Wendy/JerseyWendy.

http://www.parrotforums.com/parrot-food-recipes-diet/51203-making-chop-wine-helps.html

http://www.parrotforums.com/parrot-food-recipes-diet/22594-cook-portion-freeze-my-recipe.html

And here's the link to the diet forum if you haven't had a chance to browse through it yet.

Parrot Food, Recipes and Diet - Parrot Forum - Parrot Owner's Community

 

[pep4]

Ah ty hun will check them out tomm when on laptop n print them out.. Ty so much for this and also all the help xx..

 

[Giggleagain]

Just boil the quinoa in water until it "pops" and let it cool down. My 2 QP's love it in their veggie mash. BTW it's awesomely good in home-made vegetable soup

 

[Weezerj]

Anyone sprout it then feed it to your fid(s)?

 

[Allee]

Yes, quinoa is quick and easy to sprout.

Here's a couple of easy quinoa recipes:

• 1 cup of quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 2 large carrots
• 2 stalks of celery or fresh broccoli or any other vegetable

Bring water and quinoa to a boil, turn down heat and let it slowly cook until all the water is gone (about 10 minutes).

Put carrots and other vegetables in food processor and purée. After it's puréed can add a half teaspoon of cinnamon or herbs of your choice for flavor. I usually add a few apple cubes or blueberries.

Add vegetables to quinoa, stir until mixed and serve.
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Quinoa and vegetables

•1 cup quinoa
• 1 TBL coconut oil
• 1/2 cup chopped kale
• 1/2 cup carrot diced
• 1/2 cup bell peppers diced
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds or finely chopped walnuts
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano

Bring 1 cup quinoa in two cups of water to a boil. Reduce to simmer, cover and cook for about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, sauté carrots, celery and peppers in coconut oil for a few minutes until clear but crisp. Stir in oregano and almonds. You can change the recipe with different vegetables, use your bird's favorites.

 

[Birdman666]

As long as they're the ones eating it, so I don't have to...

Eating healthy?! YUCK!