What is the best diet for the Quaker Parrot?
The Quaker Parrot, in it’s natural habitat, generally eats fruits, seeds, berries, and insects. In captivity, the Quaker’s diet should start with pellets, (usually labeled, Cockatiel-Conure). An all-seed diet does not provide the proper nutrition for your Quaker, and can lead to Fatty Liver Disease. The pellet formula is designed for proper nutrition. Fresh fruits, and vegies should be added to the diet. Your Quaker will also enjoy, on occasion, rice, pasta, toast, meat, and many other things you eat. There a few things you may eat, that may harm, or even kill your Quaker. Take a look at Toxic Non-Toxic Foods. When giving your Quaker fresh foods, make sure to remove uneaten portions after an hour, or so. We don’t want to get him sick, with healthy foods gone bad.
