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Bird RecipesDelicious treats for your Parrot FriendsThese are some of the recipes we a have found or created that our birds like. We hope to keep adding to this. If you have a favorite you wish to share, please e-mail us and we will try it out and see if we can publish it on our site. When cooking for your parrot, don’t limit yourself. Be creative. For example we usually have several kinds of birdie bread in the freezer that we started with the same base, but added different items. We try to satisfy different tastes, add interest and serve as different meals. We’ve added oatmeal, peanut butter, Grape Nuts, and frozen fruits for breakfast bread. We’ve added chicken stew baby food, legumes and frozen veggies for an evening meal. Try different grains and baby foods for moisture and flavor. You can sprinkle slivered almonds on top, or mix some sunflower seeds inside. We also like to find natural wild rice muffin mixes to use as a base, and add to it for a great meal. Just always spray your pan with Pam, and bake at approximately 350 degrees til lightly brown. They usually take us about 30 minutes. The important thing to remember is to keep your bird’s nutrition in mind. Avoid adding salt and sugar. Watch for fats for your pudgy birds. Food high in vitamins A & D are important, such as yams and sweet potatoes. Please look at our nutrition segment for more guidelines on feeding your parrot.
BIRDIE BREAD 2 packages Jiffy Bread Corn Bread Muffin Mix 4 eggs (twice the # on box) crush the shells in the food processor for extra calcium 2/3 cup milk 16oz mixed frozen veggies (or fresh), thawed chopped in food processor, you can also use baby food 1 to 1 1/2 cups nutriberry crumbs or other seeds, nuts or grains Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 9 by 13 pan Blend ingredients. Batter will be lumpy. Fill pan. Bake 20-25 minutes- until toothpick will come out clean. Let cool. Cut in serving size pieces (about an inch or so). Freeze in freezer bag. Microwave two frozen pieces for 60 seconds to thaw. Make sure there aren’t any hot spots to burn crop.
HARRISONS BIRDIE BREAD 2cups Harrisons Crumbs 1/2 cup Oats 1/2 cup Wheat Flour 2-3 jars of Baby food (veg. &2 fruits),1/4cup brown sugar 4Eggs w/shells 1/2 cup Peanut Butter, Pinch of Cinnamon & pinch of Nutmeg Mix all of above ingredients together along with approx. 1/2 cup each of the following: Raisins, Cranberries, Speckled Butter Beans, Collard Greens, Broccoli (finely chopped), Corn, Nuts, Parsley, Cilantro, Tarragon, Red & Orange Bell Pepper. Mix together & pour into baking dish. Sprinkle top w/additional Harrison crumbs. Bake@ 400 degrees for 1 hour. "Check after 45-55 min.
CARROT & APPLE CASSEROLE 2c.sliced Carrots 5Apples cut into 1/4" slices 2TBLS of whole wheat flour 4TBLS Honey 4TBLS Butter 3/4c. Orange Juice Preheat oven 350 degrees. Put half the apples in a shallow 1-quart baking dish & cover them w/ half the carrots. Sprinkle 1-TBLS flour. Drizzle 2TBLS honey over flour. Dot w/ 2TBLS butter. Repeat the layers. Pour orange juice over the entire mixture & bake 40-45 minutes. Dish out into one inch squares. Cool. Place in plastic bags & freeze.
APPLE CINNAMON MUFFINS 3c. Flour 3/4c. Sugar 1 1/2tsp Cream of Tartar 3/4tsp Baking Soda 1/2tsp Orange Peel 1/2tsp Cinnamon 1/2c. Butter 1c. finely chopped Apple 1c. French Vanilla Yogurt 2 Eggs beaten Mix all ingredients together. Fill greased muffin cups 2/3rds full. Makes 22 muffins. Bake @ 350 for 20-25 min. After baking brush tops w/ melted butter & dip in mixture of 1/2tsp. Cinnamon & 1/3c. Sugar. If desired top w/ chopped Pecans
FRUIT AND NUT BARS 2 Large Eggs 1/4 c Walnuts 1/4c. Raisins 18oz.box Corn Bread 1/3c Cranberry Juice 1/4 c. Applesauce 1/2c. mixed vegetables, defrosted & chopped fine 1/2 c. chopped broccoli Preheat oven to 400* In large bowl stir together eggs, apple sauce, juice, frozen. veggies & broccoli. Add corn bread a bit at a time. Stir in raisins & walnuts. Pour batter in greased 8 x 8 pan. Bake 20 minutes. When cool cut into squares & store in an airtight container in fridge. SWEET POTATO BALLS 1large Sweet Potato baked till soft 1/2 c. Raisins 1small Banana 1c. frozen mixed Vegetables thawed 1c. diced Apple 1 1/2c. Corn Flakes. In food processor, puree sweet potato, banana, apple & veggies. When smooth add corn flakes & puree till smooth. Stir in raisins with wooden spoon. Roll into small balls & freeze. They will keep about 6 months in freezer. Defrost to serve.
FRUITY ICE Dice any combination of fresh fruits. Puree fruits in blender or food processor until smooth. Pour into ice cube trays, & freeze. Keep frozen, stored in freezer bags. To serve, remove 1-2 cubes per bird. Thaw slightly. Some birds may prefer them frozen, especially in summer.
OATMEAL RAISIN TRUFFLES 1large Sweet Potato, baked till soft 1/2 c. Raisins 1Banana 1c. shredded Carrots 1c. diced Peaches 1 1/2c. quick cook Oats In food processor, puree sweet potato, banana, peaches, & carrots until smooth. When smooth, add oats & puree till smooth. Stir in raisins w/ wooden spoon. Roll into balls & freeze. They will keep about 6 months in freezer.
JIFFY BAKE One 81/2oz. box Corn Bread mix 2 Eggs w/ Shells 1c. Sun Maid Fruit Bits 4 scoops soy based Baby Formula 2c. shredded Spinach Enough Water to make cake like consistency Mix ingredients. Grease baking dish and bake at 300 degrees until toothpick comes out clean, about 35-40 minutes. Cool & cut into one inch cubes.
CRANBERRY APPLE DROPS 3T Oil 3 large Egg Whites 2c. all purpose Flour 1-1/2 c. quick cooking Oats 1tsp. Baking Soda 3/4 c. Apple Juice Concentrate, thawed 1/4 c. Cranberry Juice Cocktail 1/2 c. chopped Walnuts 2 c. chopped Dried Apples Preheat oven to 350. Beat egg white till frothy. Add juices, blend. Add flour, oats & baking soda. Mix until well blended. Stir in walnuts & dried apples. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. when cool freeze or store in airtight container in fridge.
PINE CONES Make sure they aren't old, damp, moldy, or growing moss. Try to collect as soon as they fall to the ground. It's not possible to sterilize them, but heating them in the oven will kill molds & bugs & make them safe to chew. Heat cones in 225 degree oven, then turn off & leave cones in for 2 hours to dry. The seeds inside are fun for them to dig out.
APPLE DELIGHT 4small Apples 2TBLS Wheat Germ 2TBLS Raisins 1/4tsp Cinnamon 1/4c chopped Pine Nuts 1c. thawed frozen Apple Juice. Core Apples. Place on baking sheet sprayed w/ Pam. Combine wheat germ, raisins, cinnamon & nuts. Fill center of apples w/ mixture. Drizzle juice over apples Bake 45 minutes.@ 350.
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