•Fruity Parrot Pops
One of the reasons that I love spring so much is that the temperature start to rise outside, and the sun begins to warm the world around us. Chances are that your birds appreciate spring for the same reasons, as most pet birds originate from warm tropical climates. While the warmer weather is almost always welcome, it can be refreshing to cool down with a chilly treat -- and that's where my recipe for Fruity Parrot Pops can come in handy. Use your bird's favorite fruits in this recipe to create a tasty and delicious treat for your pet that is also healthy and packed with nutrition.
•Honey Banana Bites
This recipe for Honey Banana Bites offers a tasty way to add extra protein and potassium to your bird's diet. Using just a handful of ingredients that you may already have lying around, you can create a culinary masterpiece that your bird will go wild for -- and they're fun to make, too! You can easily vary the ingredients to customize the recipe to your bird's tastes and needs. It's easy to whip up this nutritious treat in less than half an hour, so this is a great recipe for busy bird owners to try their hand at making.
•Peanut Butter Mango Bites
My recipe for Peanut Butter Mango Bites is a fast and easy no-bake treat that is a favorite of both my Indian Ringneck Parakeet, Oliver, and my Sun Conure, Loco. Full of protein and healthy fats, it provides a tasty way to get essential vitamins into your bird's diet that he or she may be missing out on. If your bird isn't a mango fan, you can easily substitute his or her favorite fruit or just use whatever type that you happen to have on hand. Either way, you'll be providing your pet with a delicious and highly nutritious treat that is sure to have them begging for more!
•Birdie Bean Salad
If you think your bird may prefer a treat that is more on the savory side of the spectrum, then this recipe for Birdie Bean Salad may be just what you're looking for. It's very important to follow the directions closely in this recipe -- the beans must be soaked overnight before using in order to make them safe for your bird to eat. Once you have properly prepared the ingredients, however, this treat is a cinch to make and may well become one of your bird's favorite dishes.
•Easy Banana Strips
If you have just a few common ingredients and a microwave oven, then you can create this highly nutritious treat for your pet bird in 10 minutes or less! Because there is no baking involved, this recipe for Banana Strips is a good one to try if you have little helpers at home who would like to share in making a treat for their feathered friends. Simply blend all the ingredients together with a spoon, microwave them, and let them cool -- you'll have a vitamin-packed treat that your bird will love and plenty of time left over to sit back and watch him or her enjoy your creation.