spiritbird
09-17-2015, 12:58 PM
I am wondering how many of us fix pumpkin for our birds. If you do how do you serve it? Do you cook it first, partially cook it and how? Microwave or oven or top of stove? My guys have such small beaks but they can destroy a raw carrot. I just bought my first pomegranate for Tango and Kobe. I know it will make a huge mess as I must feel inside cage still. Autumn squash is also full of nutrients for parrots. We loose a lot of fresh produce from summer but gain the nice root vegetables.
One can make a pumpkin puree to be mixed with other chop.
Place pumpkin on baking sheet and roast at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until tender.
Remove the skin by scraping away.
Place chunks into food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
Note: If the purée is too “watery”, you can strain it on cheesecloth or mesh strainer.
You can either store it in a Ziploc bag or Tupperware container for later use, or freeze in ice cube trays for easy 1-tsp size servings to add in to your pets food each day. Just freeze the trays, and then remove the cubes and store in Ziploc bags to keep them fresh.
Remember, you don't HAVE to make your own pumpkin puree. You can always used canned
One can make a pumpkin puree to be mixed with other chop.
Place pumpkin on baking sheet and roast at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until tender.
Remove the skin by scraping away.
Place chunks into food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
Note: If the purée is too “watery”, you can strain it on cheesecloth or mesh strainer.
You can either store it in a Ziploc bag or Tupperware container for later use, or freeze in ice cube trays for easy 1-tsp size servings to add in to your pets food each day. Just freeze the trays, and then remove the cubes and store in Ziploc bags to keep them fresh.
Remember, you don't HAVE to make your own pumpkin puree. You can always used canned