FOOD PICKS AND GENERAL INFO
Along with feeding fresh foods, here is one natural dry option:
Just Say No parrot mixes.
http://www.aviannaturals.com/
OTHER FOOD TIPS
CA Montmorillonite Clay - A good size pinch per day.
Feed separately in wet food.
Bee Pollen -1/8 teaspoon daily (grind in grinder first)
Red Palm Oil - 1 tsp daily
Virgin Coconut Oil - 1 tsp once a week on fresh food.
1 drop GSE in water once a week.
NutriBiotic GSE® stimulates the immune systems of birds, reptiles and animals, thus there is less need for medication, and lower mortality rates. Eliminates bacteria, viruses and parasites in the gut. Stimulates the absorption of nutrients by eliminating undesirable microorganisms in the gut. NutriBiotic® is compatible with all known antibiotics, sulfur drugs, notrofuranes, coccidiostats and other chemotherapeutics. However, you may be able to eliminate the use of such compounds by using GSE.
Air Purifiers
http://www.austinair.com/
I love these air purifiers.
Herbs, Spices & Flowers
Alfalfa is rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, carotene & other minerals & vitamins. It detoxifies the liver & has an anti fungal agent. It stimulates the appetite. The un sprouted seeds are said to be toxic.
Chamomile is loaded with calcium, it acts as a calmer when offered to parrots as a mild tea. Sooths the nerves & digestive tract. And a calmative for the travelling parrot.
Cinnamon Has a mild anti-fungal effect for Candida and other types of yeast & aspergillus. Mild anti-bacterial effect against strep & staph bacteria.
Dandelion has lots of vit A, B1, C & blood purifying substances. Used as a diuretic, also used for high blood pressure, yeast infections, diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease
Elderberry
Anti inflammatory, reduces flu symptoms, aides in viral infections, skin disorders, as a tea it strengthens & balances body functions
Ginger A mix of ginger tea is said to be great for colic or throwing up in baby parrots. Ginger tea (2 thin slices of fresh ginger in boiled water) is also great for travelling birds with motion sickness. I add thin slices of ginger to their sprout mixes every morning. I don't have a parrot in my house that doesn't like ginger!
Hibiscus Flowers
flowers (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) One of the favourite flowers of most parrot species.
Passion Flower acts as a sedative for parrots. It is also recommended for parrots that feather pluck or parrots that have a compulsive behaviour as or are too hyperactive.
Kelp & other seaweeds such as Wakame, Undaria, Kombu & Nori protect parrots against bacteria known to cause cancer. They posses anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti-tumor properties. They are powerful for immune responses.