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The Parrot Podcast
Hi, I’m Sandra! Welcome to the Parrot podcast, where we talk all things parrots! Whether you're a new parrot owner or a seasoned bird enthusiast, this podcast is for you. We aim to provide valuable information to help you care for your birbs!
Join us as we discuss a wide range of topics, including diet and nutrition, toys and cage setups, health and enrichment, training tips, and much more. We'll share our knowledge and expertise to help you give your parrot the best possible life and help you be the best parront you can be!
Some episodes will feature interviews with experts in the field, as well as real-life stories and experiences from me and parrot owners like you. I believe that by sharing our collective knowledge, we can create a community of informed and compassionate parrot owners.
So, whether you have a conure, cockatiel, macaw, budgie, african grey or any other type of parrot, join us on the Parrot podcast and let's learn together how to give our feathered friends the best care and love they deserve!
The Parrot Podcast
Are We Feeding Parrots Wrong? Wild Diets, Whole Foods & The Science of Parrot Nutrition
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In this episode, I sit down with biologist, Presidential Award-winning educator, and avian nutrition expert Dr. Jason Crean, Lead Formulator at Biodiversity Bird Blends and one of the most respected voices in companion parrot nutrition in North America! We cover everything from wild diet ecology and bioavailability to herbal teas, bee pollen, hormones, and the mineral questions every parront is Googling at night.👀
Episode Highlights:
- Why whole food diversity is what parrots are biologically built for
- Parrot Nutrition variety and what that includes
- Why are parrots eating clay in the wild, and what does the science show
- Why do parrots eat avocado in the wild?
- Mini lecture on the avian digestion system
- Bee pollen for parrots — is it good for parrots?
- Grit, cuttlebone, and seashells — what's safe and what your bird actually needs
- What to do during hormone season (SPRING!!)
- Herbal teas for birds: the science behind them and Dr. Crean's Hormone Homeostasis blend
Special Guest: 👉🏼 Dr. Jason Crean — Biologist, Avian Nutrition Consultant & Lead Formulator at Biodiversity Bird Blends
"Birds in the wild are surviving largely; the wild is a really rough place, we romanticize it." — Dr. Jason Crean
Links & Resources:
- Team Thrive! Nutrition Platform: www.drcrean.com/beaks-bird-house-thrive
- Biodiversity Bird Blends: www.biobirdblends.com
- Instagram: @drjasoncrean | Facebook: Avian Raw Whole Food Nutrition
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