The Power of Nurturing with Food: The FIRST Balanced Food Plan for Parrots (larger than 50 gms) (Avian Nutrition)

Leslie's research for her articles published in Parrots magazine, over the past 20 years (since 2002), have provided the scientific foundation for the information in this book. So, all the heavy lifting (hard work) has already been done for you. This guide makes it simple and easy for you to feed your birds balanced nutrition from whole, real foods. So now you can feel relieved, that when following the information in this book, your birds will receive the thousands of nutrients they must eat every day for good health. FULL COLOR interior, many photos.If you love the idea of feeding only whole, real foods - this book is for you.Did you know that avian malnutrition is still the leading cause of illness, disease and early death of parrots? And do you know how to stop this? The only way to reverse avian malnutrition is by feeding a balance of whole, real foods that provide all the thousands of nutrients your birds must eat every day? When using food for building health the items that must removed from the diet are equally as important as the balance of foods fed, and eaten.Once the prep foods have been made (Chapter 3) it will take you about 5 minutes per bird per day to feed a complete, nutritionally balanced diet all from whole, real foods.Chapter 2, includes Leslie’s ‘Must Feed’ Food List, and her list of foods to ‘Stop Feeding’ now.Chapter 4, contains Leslie's three most popular recipes that can also be used to when teaching a parrot to eat new, healthier foods.Chapter 6, gives you more ideas for being successful when introducing new, healthier foods, to your birds.BONUS includes NINE of her Holistic Parrot columns (previously published in Parrots magazine) that provide the science behind many of the 'must feed' foods in this “Balanced Food Plan for Parrots”.PLUSAn advance chapter from her future book, “Polly Want a Cracker?”. Chapter 1, titled, ‘Why This Balanced Food Plan Works’, simplifies the complex biochemistry principles at the core of Leslie’s nutritional work with parrots. This section explains the true cause of disease and provides the evidence for the success of this Balanced Food Plan for Parrots (larger than 50 grams).NO KINDEL formatHowever, if you do prefer to buy a digital copy you can get a complete PDF of this book at Leslie's website www.bestbirdfoodever.com CONTENTSChapters and 'The Holistic Parrots' articlesIntroductionGraphic: Parrots Need Thousands of Nutrients Every Day1. Why this Balanced Food Plan Works2. Balanced Food Plan Food List for Parrots Larger 13 than 50 grams (includes foods to stop feeding)3. Prepare in Advance - to save timeList of foods to be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator4. Recipes: Steamed Broccoli Bribe Marshmallow’s Broccoli & Spinach Success Complete Protein Awesome Chop5. Fresh Food Storage6. New Food Success - More Tips7. 'The Holistic Parrot' articles previously published in Parrots magazineThese appear by the courtesy of John Catchpole, publisher and editor of Parrots magazine.Rose hips, delicious and antioxidant richBroccoli, the ideal functional food, (broccoli vs broccolini is explained)Let broccoli sprouts help you birds enjoy broccoliHyperactivity and aggression in parrots, the role of EFAs(essential fatty acids)Healing pomegranatesTeaching your parrots to enjoy walnutsMore reasons to feed walnutsGlutathione, the essential, little known nutrient (learn why spinach, broccoli, and cooked egg whites are an essential part of my “Balanced Food Plan for Parrots”Cleaning non-organic produce8. About Leslie Read more