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Kelly
I've used red palm oil for a few years with Eclectus, pionus and a galah. It can change how your birds respond to different foods. My Ekkie will eat ANYTHING if it's got red palm oil mixed in. I always melt a very small amount and mix it in with his chop. The result: no more picking through and throwing the unwanted broccoli out of the bowl. Everything gets eaten!
The Parrot Shop
Hi Kelly, so glad to hear that it's working for you. My guys love it too! I love mixing it into birdie bread :)
Lisa
My green cheek conure doesn’t seem to like the oil. I’ve mixed it in his fresh fruit and I don’t think he likes the taste of it. He’s stopped eating the chop recipe ( I make the one from your post) and fresh fruit . I’m thinking I may have to mix it in the next batch of chop?
The Parrot Shop
Hi Lisa, sometimes it takes a bit for birds to adjust to new foods. I would keep trying and don't give up!. You can also mix it into birdie bread which may hide it a little more as well ;)
Dagmar
My green cheek is very picky and didn’t like the oil at all, I put a bit on my finger and put the finger on the side of its beak and he licked a bit off. Next day same routine, now he doesn’t mind it and licks freely from a small spatula. I will try to mix it in his food. I keep you posted
The Parrot Shop
My guys love it when I mix it in with their foods. Keep us posted!
Carson Shepler
How much do mix in food parrot pellets
The Parrot Shop
You can use around 1 tsp daily :)
James Park
Is it normal for the Red Palm Oil to change the color of the feces/poop? I mix it in their normal chop, but it makes their poop instantly reddish-reddish/green/brown.
The Parrot Shop
Hi there, yes it is completely normal. It happens also when you feed different fruits, veggies etc :)
Lisa
Hi, I just heard about palm oil recently. I was told to use it when making bird bread. I have a peach-faced lovebird who is turning 19 years old this year. He of course has developed some health conditions at this age. I was told it would be good for his eyes with him having cataracts, but he also has an inflammed liver. Can I still use palm oil or would it be better for his liver to use extra virgin olive oil?