Harvesting some summer fruits for your bird can mean healthy yummy nutrition. Here are a few fruits you will probably find easily at your local Farmer's Market or even in your own backyard for you and your bird to enjoy. Eating healthy never tasted so good.
Watermelon
Watermelon is a highly nutritious source of antioxidants of magnesium, potassium, and vitamins A and C, beta carotene, and lycopene, and even the seeds can be eaten if your bird chooses. Cut it into small or medium sized chunks and watch the fun begin.
Mango
A rich source of antioxidants and beta-carotene, potassium, folate, fiber, and vitamins A, C, B6, E, and K. A mango does have a long flat seed (some refer to this as a pit) through the center of the fruit which I like to remove. I also peel mangos and do not feed the peelings to my birds.
Strawberries
A favorite fruit for all my larger parrots. Strawberries are not only delicious, but very easy to feed, and highly nutritious. Rinse well and serve whole to larger parrots or cut in half for the smaller birds. Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C, folate, and manganese, and plant polyphenols that act as antioxidants
Peach
Peaches are loaded with vitamin C and potassium. Peach color comes from the antioxidants beta carotene and lutein. Discard the peach pit before serving to your bird. I also like to remove the skin and cut the inside peach into smaller chunks for my birds.
Cantaloupe
A fruit full of vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium. Easily cut into different size cubes for your birds.
Blueberries
Blueberries are packed with powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. High in vitamin C and K, and manganese, and super easy to serve to your bird. Give 3 or 4 berries to your small bird, or a small handful to bigger birds.
Blackberries
Blackberries contain dietary fiber, foilate, manganese and Vitamins C and K, and have the highest antioxidant content per serving of any food. Simply rinse well and feed whole.
Apple
Although apples are usually an all-year fruit, they are a healthy favorite fruit of many birds. Unless you are personally harvesting that apple from your backyard and know there are no pesticides in use, I highly recommend you always peel your apple and remove all apple seeds before serving to your bird. Great source for potassium, vitamin C and A.
