The "Parrot Mash" is always different here at our house. It reflects what is on sale at the grocery, but there is always some basics. I begin at night by soaking rolled corn (from the feed store) and Royal Racing Pigeon Food (also from the feed store and this is also what I soak to sprout). This stuff expands as you soak it, so be careful about the size pot you begin in. To see the ingredients of Royal Racing Pigeon Mix, click here.

In the morning, we drain that mix and begin to simmer it for about 20 minutes. I ALWAYS add steamed yams. Steaming these and carrots enhances vitamin A absorption and we bird people are always trying to figure out how to get more vitamin A into our birdies. They require it and it actually helps them fend off many diseases (i.e. aspergillosis). So now, I add the yam to the drained corn and pigeon mix. 

Next I cheat and add mixed frozen veggies, plus an extra bag of straight corn.

Then comes the fresh veggies...this all depends on what is in season. I try to always add broccoli, red chiles (high vitamin A content) but then I use zucchini, and they love yellow, orange, red and green peppers. I have added whatever is in season though and chop it all up fairly small. Remember that orange, red and dark green veggies carry the vitamin A and calcium. Remember that  avocado is poisonous and can kill parrots. 

All is stirred together. Feeding this much variety helps the birds for they need appropriate amounts of certain vitamins and minerals in order to absorb other vitamins or minerals. An example of this is the relationship of calcium, phosphorous and vitamin D. I tend to bag mine and thaw out as needed.

We also add a tid-bit of Apple Cider Vinegar to each birds water daily. Here's a great site about the importance of  using Apple Cider Vinegar: www.cagenbird.com/vinegar.htm

This recipe is called "Pamperedpeeps Parrot Mash" and was given to me by my friend Beth Pampered of www.pamperedpeeps.com