Article discussing "real food" versus pellets!

[Honesty]

"Why Food Is Better Than Pellets" - Alicia McWatters, Ph.D.

A very interesting article!

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[Mare]

Yes, very good article! I've been to a place called, "Optimum Health Institute", near San Diego, CA, I've actually been there three times..for two weeks at a time. It is a real education on why raw food is so nurturing and healing. I'm a true believer that raw, whole foods are so much more healthy than anything could ever be that's processed. Thanks for sharing this, Wendy!

[Pinkbirdy]

Oh don't get me started on this!! I always thought pellets were more of a marketing thing. I don't think their bad and I do give my parrots some. But its a small part of their diet . I do feel bad for birds that mainly get this. Their such great eaters and enjoy their food. I feel its unfair to not give them a huge variety.

[Honesty]

I totally agree with you Terri! Codie would not like to eat just pellets either!

[94lt1]

This is just like with humans.. As a person who exercises a ton.. There are supplements that I take.. But I prefer to get most of my "vital nutrition" via actual food.. It's better received.. Same for our fids

[jtbirds]

Problem is usually people don't research raw foods or diets for them or there animals and it ends up being negative. Though i do agree pellets should only be a portion of these guys diet. My guys get about 50/50 split of pellets to nuts/seeds for dry foods and then they get tons of fruits/veggies/cooked food. I do remember seeing a breeder that used a diet called the "old English diet" and his production of babies was outstanding. His diet was extremely fine tuned though... People have tried to re create it in a cheaper manner and have just produced a negative effect.. nice article and something to think about for future bird owners!