New GCC - Which birdie bread to try 1st?

[brittanyanne]

New mom to a 2 year old gcc who I am working with on earning the trust! Which birdie bread is ideal to try first for this little guy? All he knows in the mellit, and basic bird mixed food.

Thanks.

[Quito's Qage]

This is what I make for Quito, and she loves it. Started with a Jiffy cornbread muffin mix. Added egg (with shells) a jar of sweet potato baby food, some diced up brocolli and shredded carrots, and a bit of water in place of the milk. Bake in an 8x8 pan for around 20 minutes.

After it cools, I cut it up into about one and a half inch squares, and pop them into freezer bags. Then you just take a square out of the freezer and pop it in the microwave for a few moments. Watch out for internal hot spots after microwaving, you don't want her to get a burned tongue!! I always let it set out on the counter for a few minutes to make sure it has cooled off. GC's aren't very big, a batch lasts a long time.

[homebird]

In another thread we were all taking about frozen food & how birds often enjoy an ice cube or frozen fruit - blueberries .

I wouldn't think it was necesary to microwave the food - wouldn't they just thaw nicely? Or does it get mushy?

Try sprouts too - home made - from almost any bean or seed you normally eat.

[brittanyanne]

I'll give all a try. Do you think it will take him awhile to figure it out or aquire a taste?


Sweet potato baby food, awesome. I have tons of it due to my 6 month old.

[Quito's Qage]

Originally Posted by homebird

I wouldn't think it was necesary to microwave the food - wouldn't they just thaw nicely? Or does it get mushy?

Oh, absolutely true! The microwave is just to thaw it out quicker.

[brittanyanne]

Oh good thing you answered that! I cannot wait to goto the store and get the ingredients! This is going to be a blast!