Do you like treats? Your bird does too! I am guessing that most of the ingredients in the recipes that I will be sharing are already in your kitchen. Please share your ideas and what your bird likes in the comments.
Oatmeal Chewies
In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains are also very good for your pet bird. One great way to get some of these nutritious food sources into your pet’s diet is to try making your pet some delicious oatmeal chewy treats! To create these treats, place one cup of dry oatmeal in a bowl and mix it with a raw egg. (You can also add a bit of the egg’s crumbled shell for extra calcium if you’d like!) Add between 2 and 3 tablespoons of honey to the mixture as a sweetener. Spread the mixture onto a cookie sheet that has been greased with a small amount of vegetable oil and bake it in an oven heated to 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Once done, take the cookie sheet out and let it cool before cutting the oatmeal mixture into small, bite-sized pieces. Refrigerate any uneaten treats for up to 3 days.
Boiled Omelet Treats
Even though it may seem odd, eggs are packed with nutrition and are excellent food for your bird. To make a healthy omelet treat for your feathered friend, simply crack two eggs into a plastic freezer food storage bag, and add a few of your bird’s favorite ingredients, such as millet, sunflower seeds, or even some bird-safe fruits and veggies. Squeeze any excess air out of the bag and seal it up. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, and drop the bag in. Leave it in the boiling water for 13-14 minutes, to make sure that the egg is cooked all the way through. Once it’s done, take the bag out and place it on a plate. Using scissors, cut open one side of the bag. (Careful, it will be hot!) Your bird’s omelet should slide right out onto the plate! Be sure to let the omelet cool to room temperature before serving it to your pet, to avoid crop burn. Discard any uneaten omelet after an hour or so, to prevent bacterial growth in your bird’s cage. Also, birds LOVE scrambled eggs. Only add water to the eggs and an instant treat!
Banana Strips
In a pinch, this recipe for Banana Strips for birds is good to have on hand. Not only is it full of important vitamins, but it’s also a great way to give your bird some variety in texture and flavors. This easy recipe requires only a spoon and mixing bowl, a plate, and a microwave, and is the perfect homemade bird treat for kids to help make for their pet birds. To make this recipe even more fun for your family to put together, use cookie cutters to make neat shapes for your bird instead of strips. A drop or two of food coloring can make things even more exciting!
1,358 total views, 2 views today