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What to feed your ringneck parrot can be overwhelming, especially for a new bird owner. But this does not need to be the case at all.

Here is a breakdown of safe foods you can provide for your ringneck parrot and foods that are also toxic and unhealthy.

Food Pellets-

If you are incorporating pellets into your parrot’s diet, try going with a reputable brand that carries no artificial preservatives or dyes. As far as the number of pellets that should be given daily, it all depends on what the brand recommends for a ringneck parrot.

Seeds-

Indian ringneck parrots eat seeds in the wild and for this reason, they should not be removed from their diet altogether. But, should be fed in moderation as an occasional treat only.

Vegetables –

vegetables are another way of providing nutrients for your ring neck Parrot and should be included in their diet daily. Always make sure to thoroughly wash vegetables before serving them to your bird. Here are some safe vegetables that your ring neck parrot can eat fresh daily or incorporate as a chop. Vegetables like artichokes, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, and bok choy which is great, especially for birds with calcium deficiency. Broccoli, cucumbers, and carrots which is great because they are high in vitamin A.

Corn can be given to your bird, but only in moderation because of high sugar, either raw or cooked. Celery again in moderation. Cauliflower cabbage, white or red collard greens, dandelion greens, and green beans. You can also give iceberg lettuce on occasion. It doesn’t have any nutritional value, so I don’t, but I know some parrots enjoy it.

Also, kale is high in calcium, so it’s great for birds with calcium deficiency. Potatoes again in moderation. And cooked peas. You can also give pumpkin. Raw or lightly steamed, you can give peppers.

You have the choices between hot peppers, chilli peppers, bell peppers that come in red, orange, yellow and green, radishes red or white, and spinach in moderation. Sweet potato, lightly steamed, baked or boiled squash, yams( cooked only). You can give them all types of vegetables raw or lightly steamed. 

Fruits- 

Fruit should also be included in your Ring neck parrot’s diet. Also, make sure to thoroughly wash any fruits before serving them to your bird. Some safe fruits that can be included in their diet are things like apples in moderation. Always remember to remove seeds from the apple, as they contain cyanide. Apricot remove pit berries.

You can also give BlackBerry, blueberries, cranberries, raspberries, strawberries,  bananas (Make sure to remove the peel), cherries, Dragon fruit seeds are safe, fresh dates, dried figs fresh and dried grapes as well can be given in moderation because of high sugar.

Grapefruit again in moderation, kiwi just remove the outer part of the skin. Mangoes are again can be fed but in moderation because of their high sugar content. Oranges but again feed in moderation because of acidity, Pineapple in moderation, Passion fruit (makes sure to remove skin), and pomegranate.

Plums (yellow or purple remove the pit), Pear remove seeds because of cyanide, Papaya the seeds are safe.

Melons you have cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, and yellow watermelon or musk melon are also safe.

Grains-

Some safe grains that can be included in your Ring neck Parrot’s diet are cooked whole grain rice and brown rice oat groats, oats, unsalted pasta(boiled), quinoa, wheat, whole wheat bread,  and whole wheat cereals (unsweetened). 

Sprouts –

Sprouting is another way to add nutrition to your Parrot’s diet. You can sprout foods such as grains, beans, nuts, seeds, and small vegetable seeds just to name a few.

Nuts-

 Nuts should also be included in your Ringneck parrots diet in moderation or as treats for training and tricks. Some safe nuts are almonds, cashews (without shell), hazelnuts, pecan nuts, pine nuts with or without shell, and pistachios just to name a few. If feeding peanuts, only feed human-grade peanuts without shells. 

Toxic foods-

 Some foods such as chocolates, avocados, onions, garlic, fruit pits and some fruit seeds such as the seeds from apples should not be given to your parrot, as they can be very toxic.

Unhealthy Foods-

Some foods like salty fatty foods, fried foods, processed human foods, sugar, sweets, and dairy products such as butter, cheese, milk, etc.  Alcohol, and caffeine drinks should not be part of your Parrot’s diet.

Water –

Be sure to provide your parrot with fresh drinking water daily. You may even need to change the water a couple of times a day.

When feeding your Ringneck Parrot, I always recommend feeding healthier foods first thing in the morning, such as vegetables, palates and leave. Nuts, seeds fruits as a reward for treats. Most parents will choose the fruits, nuts and seeds over the vegetables and pellets, so best to leave those separate and fed at a later time of day. With owning a Ring neck parrot as a pet, it is your responsibility to provide them with a well-balanced diet to keep your bird living long and healthy.