These amino acids are called “essential” because the body cannot manufacture them. Dec 8, 2018 - Explore Uschi Gaertner's board "Eclectus chop" on Pinterest. Mar 27, 2017 - I just made a fresh batch of food for the Greys. ok my next question is how do i convert my birds to eat a healthier diet? I have however been told not to give too much fat, that parrotlets don’t do well on high fat diets. all frozen veggies were small bags and i used the whole bag. It’s easily and rapidly broken down and used without much effort. Also, do you boil or microwave your sweet potatoes before throwing it into the pot? Jul 30, 2014 - Posts about Parrot Chop written by Patricia Sund Thanks!! flax seed meal (2 3/4 cup) I always give it to everyone even if they don’t eat it. i need to take a trip to the store so when i am able to make up the chop and feed it to them i will let you know how it goes. It doesn’t look like you measure, which is great cuz that’s how I usually cook, even for my birds – they LOVE the bird cookies I make for them – oats, almond butter, grated apple, carrot, cooked, diced sweet potato, free-range egg or 2, a little bit of whole wheat flour – all organic ingredients if I can find them…if mixture is too dry, I add some baby food (sweet potato) and if too wet, I add more oats or ww flour – form into balls and bake for 12 – 15 min at 350 – they LOVE them…even my pickiest eaters. Good luck Jenni and I hope it all works out for you. If your mixing it with there seed & its chopped fine they are getting some even if they don’t mean to casue its covering everything. I am getting ready to make my second batch of chop. i thought about mixing the chop up in the bath tub but i was doggie sitting for my sister and he doesn’t handle new foods very good. =) However, I discovered an awesome farmer’s market out of the whole process, and am really proud of my chop results. This gave me the consistency that I was going for. Jan 6, 2015 - Well, I told you I'd be calling this the "Chop Blog" if the hits and questions kept coming! Thanks for this great meal and I’ll apprise you of my fids’ “rating” ;-D!!! Amaranthus species can have a 30% higher protein value than cereals, such as rice, wheat flour, oats, and rye. My friend, Su Gould who works with Irena Schulz at Bird Lovers Only Rescue in Dyer, Indiana created this for my blog. Do you have any suggestions for the wiltedness of the Chop I have thawed and just presented to my Greys? I have lorikeets; and they are similar. as for the oats… eeh… i would say no…. This is a wonderful way to get birds to love their vegetables – all of them! That was great ladies! thanks for the encouragement. Thanks for the heads-up Melissa. Not so good. This will enable it to absorb the moisture from the vegetables. Twin Beaks Aviary Hatched 100% Pure Eggshell Calcium. Patricias idea of adding the seeds to it is a great idea! or what if they can’t find red kale? So I think I will stay with my stock pot for sentimental reasons. It was fun. Twin Beaks Aviary Herb Salad BTW Holly LOVES the chop!!! So while the chop is a great idea and plastic is very convenient for storage, I would be concerned about that and will start to see if there are any alternatives. Give them as much as a couple tablespoons. i am going to go get the fresh veggies this weekend is there any suggestions on witch veggies would be good to start with? (much easier with a helper for sure) It definitely is a learning experience but not hard. About Parrot Nation; Recipe Posts; Travel Posts; Open Search. These are low to medium energy so you don't end up with "angry birds" ;). Organic Quinoa I hope you enjoy this video about how I prepare Dory's food ( Log Out /  I don't have one. I really wish that all the parrot ‘experts’ would agree. The funny thing is she used to mix her food in garbage bags. I have a 10 yr old M2 that is a plucker/self mutilator. I’d experimented a little with making it by hand, without much luck. The Chop Blog The World's First "Chop Party" Teenie Weenie Beanies Chop: Shot By Shot Video! They have high antioxidant properties. “Chop” is a drier mix that wouldn’t hold up well with fruit in it. It’s healthy, the variety is only limited to Mom and Dad’s imagination and you get to eat such good stuff. Good luck with your Chop and if you need any help, let me know. I have a tiny 2 cup chopper that i got on clearance about 2 years ago so the chopping ought to be a bit of a comedy hour. I defenitely want to serve my birds chop now!:). She LOVES cooked oatmeal, even chirps like a baby bird sometimes when she eats it so I am really hopeful she will take to it quickly. That way you get not only the flavor, but the health benefits as well. i had been chopping up veggies every 2 or 3 days. Making “Chop” every few months is easier then standing at a cutting board twice a day and even if I had the time to do that, There is no way I could get the consistent variety of ingredients you find in “Chop” into their bowls even in a week. Thanks for the great video. It was quite yummy, just a little more raw than my tummy is used too though. Wendy. garbanzo beans This is a wonderful way to get birds to love their vegetables – all of them! I thought this info might be something you could use. It was a lot of work, but we had a good time and a couple of beers. Put the seeds in there. Along with the "Chop", I serve sprouts, a nut mix, and a bean mix and of course they have pellets in their bowls in their cages. Don’t worry about the nutritional content of the sauce or dressing for now, it’s only temporary. celery flakes (2 tbsp) It also gives the birds a wider variety of foods. next time i will add more greens. Seriously, I once blew up a bag of microwave popcorn,… I especially enjoyed calling back to Parker while Mom watched! I see a lot of requests in bird groups and forums all over the web asking for a good recipe for chop. It adds more variety and more choices for them. Thanks for this great video. Jun 28, 2018 - For an updated version of this post, please click here. Hey there Patricia, I love your blog! Right now, it is in a HUGE plastic container and I am turning it over every so often and allowing it to dry out just a little. could someone tell me? I have two different things to eat here! how do you cook grains? I can’t wait to see how they react to the “Chop”. Great job and thanks so much! Also, the store I bought her from mentioned to be very careful about toys etc from China? Thanks Tonya! i started feeding it to my birds the next day. I intend to do some research on this when I have time. Just my 2 cents. Guide to Making Bird Bread for Parrots . It doesn’t take most birds that long, but my grey had been on a seed diet only for 15 years until he was rescued by Laura Breakstone. I watched your video on chop last night and went to the store today. Then mix that with a little chop. What went wrong? You want it on the dry side. The texture is more appealing to them when you don’t mix everything up. cilantro (2 tbsp) Aug 16, 2016 - Explore Green Parrot Superstore's board "Chop recipes for your birds", followed by 142 people on Pinterest. I hope my birds like it…right now they are just looking at it funny. Hi Patricia. What a heart-warming comment! Virginia's Mash for Parrots Video ! Seeing it step-by-step has given me the courage to try to make some chop myself. I have been trying to start them on a healthier diet because they have been eating an all-seed diet for the majority of their lives. My first batch seemed to be a bit watery. This chop is very similar to my “mash” that contains about 15 very nutritious ingredients. Also, what about cooked fish, maybe a little turkey burger???? Do you mix the pellets within the chop? Keep the faith! Thank you so much for sharing. It gives them more choice over flavor and adds more variety to their plate. Organic Rolled Oats I never know which one the Magazine is going to run until they send me a sketch of the illustration for review. It tends to get a very very funky rancid smell to it after a while and it totally over powers the flavor, making cinnamon the primary flavor. I don't recommend one. All the veggies I wash, dry, peel if needed and send them through the food processor. That’s why I freeze mine in smaller portions, only enough for one meal. the chop looks very good and i want to give it a try. Once made, refrigerate enough for 3 days. My lorikeets have to have a low-iron diet. I wouldn’t feed it to Tiki and I.Q. Toni. Well, there’s always a kiddie pool, but if you have a tub, why bother? Check on what you should and shouldn’t feed to an Eclectus – they can also get iron storage disease. I’ve also been sprinkling wheat grass, cayenne pepper, and on occasion, cinnamon along with garlic. Dec 6, 2012 - I was so excited the first time I stumbled across Patricia Sund’s Parrot Nation blog and found her page on “Chop”. I think a little of everything is going to make for a healthier Bart, don’t you? She liked bananas, picked at everything else, and avoided the pellets completely. I should have tried that. Good to know that small amounts of these are A-OK!! It’s for people too so everyone pick up your virgin coconut oil!!!!! She has been published in About.com, Bird Talk Magazine, Birds USA, In Your Flock Magazine, Good Bird Magazine as well as numerous websites and newsletters. I really appreciate you flying by! Now, just hope my budgie likes it. I immediately made up a batch. This is in case you get it from a whole foods store or some other source. I might be able to make it this week, so I’ll be back soon! Like, chop/pellets/seeds? Patricia, I can’t remember where I found that article as it was a few years ago. I like offering pellet and goldenfeast mix during the day when I’m at work to give them something to nibble on all day. Organic Red Quinoa Maltese dog, Snow. It would be better for us anyway because most of it is processeed fast food. It might work well for B & S however. Can you give me a starting point on how much to add and what ratio of these dry good to fresh goods I should shoot for? Also, if you must microwave, please take the food out of the plastic! Put those little featherbutts to work. It’s also higher than wheat in complex carbohydrates, iron, potassium and the B Vitamins.��Spelt is rich in protein. I have budgies, so would there be anything different I should know, besides the size of the chop? It’s what it is intended to be. Love it! Then my parrots came home from quarantine, and magic – that food processor made all the difference. It almost a week later. And there are containers made of corn fiber that break down in about two weeks. I can see why you had help. You can cook them, if that’s how your birds like them, but it isn’t necessary. I have read a lot of the posts about how different people made chop. I’m thinking about doing the chop soon for Sue챰o and Gracie, blue-headed pionus parrots, but have some concern about the storage. I know that fruit probably wouldn’t hold up to well in the freezer. I was giving my Severe Macaw a little cooked chicken. I completely forgot some veggies (turnips & celery) but it still came out fine. I first learnt about chop through the Parrot’s Pantry on Facebook some time ago, and again, later, through Parrot Nation. You’re quite welcome Kim. i used the garlic powder because its what i had. Hi Patricia, I love your Chop video, and all the information given. 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