Pet bird nutrition: safe and toxic foods
Seed-only diets shorten lives. The right mix and a full toxic list.
Seed-only diets cause fatty liver and deficiencies. Offer pellets or quality seed with daily vegetables and limited fruit. Never feed avocado, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, onion, salt or fruit pits.
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