Make Your Own Seed Mix for Small Parrots | (Sharing My Recipe!)

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  • Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
  • ATTN: Small birdies!!! I've got a yummy recipe just for you!
    Many small bird owners struggle like crazy getting their birds to eat anything BUT a 100% seed diet. If your bird is going to consume seed, make it one worth consuming. Ensure it's organic, and that you are using human grade grains.
    Here's my recipe:
    1/2 lb millet
    1/2 lb quinoa
    1 cup oat groats
    1 cup hemp seed
    1/2 cup whole brown flax seed
    1 cup chia seed
    1/2 cup rape seed
    1 cup rolled oats
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  • @kristenburell
    @kristenburell Рік тому +49

    If anyone needed to see it written out:
    1 pound of millet or 1/2 pound millet and 1/2 pound of quinoa as the base
    1 cup of oat groats
    1 cup of hemp seed
    1/2 cup of brown flax seed whole
    1 cup of chia seed
    1/2 cup of rapeseed
    1 cup of rolled oats

    • @Anna-px9bd
      @Anna-px9bd 5 місяців тому +2

      thank you so much!

    • @olgakukuk9093
      @olgakukuk9093 4 місяці тому +2

      Tried to find rapeseed on Amazon and can't find it

    • @Anna-px9bd
      @Anna-px9bd 4 місяці тому

      You can try and find it somewhere else I normally get mine from garden feather ect! @@olgakukuk9093

    • @jaimequinones1109
      @jaimequinones1109 3 місяці тому

      ​@@olgakukuk9093me neither... I don't know why it's so hard to find

    • @charlied415
      @charlied415 Місяць тому

      I'm not going to use rapeseed. That's what canola oil is made from. It's not good for you. I can't imagine it would be good for them.

  • @craftykid4775
    @craftykid4775 3 роки тому +524

    I love that you have a budgie... a lot of people don’t think they are part of the parrot family coz they’re so tiny, so glad you’re educating them!! 💙

    • @kandikavinski383
      @kandikavinski383 3 роки тому +6

      I agree!

    • @BluebirdAndFriends
      @BluebirdAndFriends 3 роки тому +5

      Yes!!

    • @catherinelynnfraser2001
      @catherinelynnfraser2001 3 роки тому +5

      Yes!

    • @kandikavinski383
      @kandikavinski383 3 роки тому +33

      @XmenMagnetoAcolytes I think the real problem is not the size but because they are good breeders they are plentiful. That means they are the least expensive and people don't always put the same thought and planning. I get 😤 frustrated when people treat them like they are disposable. They have the most wonderful personalities, each one unique

    • @tzxazrael
      @tzxazrael 3 роки тому +7

      wait'll these guys hear about Parrotlets!
      lol

  • @iriolexisbierle6697
    @iriolexisbierle6697 3 роки тому +253

    I can't tell you how timely this is. I have watched you for years without owning any birds, and today picked up a group of 3 budgies who were in a tough situation. Immediately I thought, "I know this diet is crap! Let's check bird tricks to know how to fix it!"
    And here I am 10 minutes after they're home ordering their conversion mix. Thank you!

    • @willyandolya3741
      @willyandolya3741 3 роки тому +8

      Iriolexis Encalada congratulations 🥳 on your new friend!

    • @alipetuniashow
      @alipetuniashow 3 роки тому +3

      Don’t you will waste money make your own

    • @juliusroman8616
      @juliusroman8616 3 роки тому +7

      @@alipetuniashow They're buying the individual ingredients for the recipe in the video.

    • @H1GH.FL1Y3R
      @H1GH.FL1Y3R 3 роки тому +6

      Thank you for taking on birds who weren't babies, day one of the rest of their lives started when they taken in by you. Good Luck ❤

    • @Tara-._.-
      @Tara-._.- Рік тому +2

      Curious how your 3 Buds are… we have 3 now and two are prebonded and one not and we are dealing w fighting. :-( They’re all separately sweet!

  • @soriyaneung6209
    @soriyaneung6209 3 роки тому +30

    Absolutely love how attentive and ready Blueberry is at the beginning of the video! They're like "oh another video about me???" So cute!

  • @tamipalin8171
    @tamipalin8171 3 роки тому +31

    I love watching all your flock, but there's something especially endearing about Blueberry!!!

  • @KDrop84
    @KDrop84 3 роки тому +28

    To anyone cooking for their birds make sure its cooled down before serving it to them.

    • @Tsuki947
      @Tsuki947 2 роки тому +5

      Oh gosh I read it wrong I thought you put: for anyone cooking their birds

  • @kristenyoung5947
    @kristenyoung5947 3 роки тому +33

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAMIE!!!!

  • @hrhosmer
    @hrhosmer 3 роки тому +34

    New videos on blueberry helped so much. Thought I was a total failure. I have a galah I’ve been trying to step up for a month. Watched you work with ruby. Kept on trying and got him to step up today. Many times. Oh, joy!

  • @BilliesCraftRoom
    @BilliesCraftRoom 3 роки тому +40

    I was able to convert my bird to pelets, with the help of a mirror on the floor of the cage ;) I saw it on YT somewhere and I put a mirror on the floor and the pelets on the mirror. He is very keen on reflections on ANYTHING and it tempted him right in. Its like when he sees other 'birds' eating it the competative lets eat what they eat and it worked.

  • @danielevans6535
    @danielevans6535 3 роки тому +87

    Yay, i got my dove to target train!!! TY so much!!!

    • @willyandolya3741
      @willyandolya3741 3 роки тому +5

      Daniel Evans yay

    • @stambieandkristal3701
      @stambieandkristal3701 3 роки тому +9

      Congrats! I also recently taught my budgie to step up!🤍🦜🕊

    • @willyandolya3741
      @willyandolya3741 3 роки тому +1

      Stambie and Kristal congratulations 🥳 that’s very good progress

    • @jamssnana4084
      @jamssnana4084 3 роки тому

      Congrats!!!

    • @ryank743
      @ryank743 3 роки тому

      @@stambieandkristal3701 how I’m confused

  • @TemperedSteele
    @TemperedSteele 3 роки тому +29

    I use organic, no-salt baby food as a binder -- they love sweet potato, mango, banana.

    • @hannahkayee831
      @hannahkayee831 3 роки тому +2

      Great idea! I'm going to give that a go!

  • @julie-mf7dd
    @julie-mf7dd 3 роки тому

    Happy Birthday Jamie! 🦜🎂 I cant thank you enough for all the information you give and the love you show for parrots

  • @kureihii2544
    @kureihii2544 3 роки тому +4

    Also thank you for coming up with this seed mix. Ive always been totally lost on what they need, in the past ive just added more organic quinoa, rye, or chia into the store bought mix but this makes it so much clearer

  • @britageronilla7843
    @britageronilla7843 3 роки тому +9

    Thank you for doing this! I have lovebirds. It's good to know I'm not the only one struggling with this! BTW your training techniques are awesome, even with the little guys!

  • @catherinelynnfraser2001
    @catherinelynnfraser2001 3 роки тому

    Love seeing Blueberry and all of your heartfelt advice❤️

  • @emilycooper6539
    @emilycooper6539 3 роки тому

    Happy Birthday jamie!!!!! Thanks for all the things you do for parrots and there owners!

  • @GeoZoo-official.
    @GeoZoo-official. 3 роки тому +7

    Love it. My tiel finally can eat on a budget diet. Really love the new content. Keep up with the good work

  • @user-pm1iv9yj5o
    @user-pm1iv9yj5o 3 роки тому +10

    Your budgie is so cute!!! Thanks for taking the effort to educate people more about parrots 🦜 Some people thinks that budgies can be a beginners pet but all animals are equally important.I love your content and parrots!

  • @LivingWithNicole
    @LivingWithNicole 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for making this video! I've been looking for something like this for months now so it was incredibly helpful! :)

  • @raziyoga
    @raziyoga 3 роки тому

    This was good timing! Our cookbook is supposed to arrive in the mail tomorrow. Seeing this live gives me an extra boost to make the effort to transform our conure's diet.

  • @lushie6223
    @lushie6223 3 роки тому +4

    Berry blue ! ♥️ hope you have a great day x

  • @franchescamadden442
    @franchescamadden442 3 роки тому +27

    Love you guys, I use a weird, good smelling pigeon food, Scooter my pigeon doesn’t really like greens but LOVES egg/grit

    • @phoebexofficialx1390
      @phoebexofficialx1390 3 роки тому +4

      I used to have a pigeon and she absolutely loves dried and live mealworms and putting them in a small box of dirt helps them naturaly foreage and digg around and they love it

    • @haileysbirbs7577
      @haileysbirbs7577 3 роки тому +2

      omgod you have a pigeon. i love pigeons

  • @shannonmaldonado7612
    @shannonmaldonado7612 3 роки тому +1

    My 2 cockatiels absolutely love this new treat! Thank you Jamieleigh!

  • @hrhosmer
    @hrhosmer 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this instruction. Love your cookbooks and pellets.

  • @billymadisonsshampoo8223
    @billymadisonsshampoo8223 3 роки тому +33

    We just got our birdtricks pellets!! Whoop whoop! Yay for healthy birdies!

    • @BirdTricks
      @BirdTricks  3 роки тому +6

      Yay!!!

    • @alanahjade27
      @alanahjade27 3 роки тому +4

      @@BirdTricks I would love to get BirdTricks pellets but I live in Australia!!

    • @blessed2423
      @blessed2423 3 роки тому +5

      If you live outside of the USA I would suggest TOPS the ingredient list is exactly the same

    • @billymadisonsshampoo8223
      @billymadisonsshampoo8223 3 роки тому

      @@blessed2423 I'm in South Carolina. We are going through the transition now..my budgies are little turkeys they throw the pellets on the floor! But we arent giving up!

    • @blessed2423
      @blessed2423 3 роки тому +2

      BillyMadisonsShampoo I have a Quaker about 3mos old and in the beginning she tried them but will avoid them at all costs now and I have tried every trick. I’m so glad I can make a healthy seed mix and eventually 🤞 have her eating pellets.

  • @_yolopatchtv3887
    @_yolopatchtv3887 3 роки тому +30

    That's great! I always mix the seeds myself for my birds.I'm very proud to see them eat well.

  • @robyncoffey5998
    @robyncoffey5998 3 роки тому +1

    happy birthday Jamie!! another year to help more birds be happy and find the perfect home ❤️

  • @justbirbvideos1701
    @justbirbvideos1701 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing this much needed video!💗

  • @JJ-dt2vb
    @JJ-dt2vb 3 роки тому +8

    We have 1 budgie we bought from a breeder and he loves fresh mix. We ended up getting 2 other budgies as rescue budgies a few months back because the owners were going to just "let them out in the backyard and they can fend for themselves " 😡. We took them in and poor buddies had a rough start and we are trying to get them to a fresh seed mix. They are quite nervous and timid, but this recipe is awesome. Thank you for sharing.

    • @BluebirdAndFriends
      @BluebirdAndFriends 3 роки тому +1

      Aww well done JD! They will come around, its slower when they haven't been handled or loved that much, but its amazing the gradual changes you will see as they become confident 😍

    • @TheNyah5
      @TheNyah5 3 роки тому

      Love that you don‘t keep your budgie alone 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

    • @Vcaser
      @Vcaser 3 роки тому

      Oh my, can you imagine those poor birdies turned loose?? Glad you took them

  • @tonilynn9840
    @tonilynn9840 3 роки тому +4

    My budgies love this!!! Just wanted to update and say that when we got them after being rehomed three times they were on an all day seed diet that were store bought and just not healthy. Feathers showed poor colors.. they didn't seem happy and now... they climb the cage for the fresh food in the morning.. they are singing and talking while eating.. they love the fresh food and the chop gets their beaks covered in the food.. it also makes the spray millet so much more valuable when training and playing with them. Thank you!

  • @josephkalayzich2004
    @josephkalayzich2004 2 роки тому

    Just made this for my two budgies and the are straight into it !!!! Great idea

  • @philmein121
    @philmein121 3 роки тому

    Great video Jamie..and thanks for including the little ones X

  • @1KITIG
    @1KITIG 3 роки тому +7

    I’m gonna use this as toppings for my african grey’s SFL every other day because I like to spice it up every now and than so he’s still excited about getting his fresh food

  • @MickeyGreenEyes213
    @MickeyGreenEyes213 3 роки тому +4

    A trick I've used with my cockatiel to get her into veggies is to give her the inside of a bell pepper when I'm cooking. She gets to go to town on the seeds (which is engaging her forging behavior) and she loves spicy so it's a win win 😊 I'll put it in a bowl on top of the fridge so she can be with me in the kitchen and not be dusting all over the food lol

  • @aprilsage5695
    @aprilsage5695 3 роки тому +2

    Love seeing content on the small feather balls! Keep it coming ;)

  • @missalpaca6116
    @missalpaca6116 2 роки тому

    that seed mix looks great. i will definitely make it thank you!!!

  • @Loveofpets
    @Loveofpets 3 роки тому +3

    I will definitely try this for my small bird flock. Thanks for sharing 😊

    • @budgieyy
      @budgieyy 3 роки тому +2

      Perhaps research first by using google: canola wiki/google: rapeseed wiki / google: chia re: comments below suggesting chia absorbs too much moisture from the birds body.

  • @jodyssey9921
    @jodyssey9921 2 роки тому +5

    Bought all the ingredients Friday at my local Bulk Barn, expected a month trying to get him to eat it. Nope, mixed some with egg and his regular seed and he went to town on it. Now his bowl has just your seed mix in it and he's eating it just fine. Went much easier than I expected it to.

    • @joannebutlerster
      @joannebutlerster 5 місяців тому

      Were you able to get whole canola seed there? I am assuming you are in Canada, because I don't think the US has Bulk Barn. I'm in Ontario and have a Bulk Barn nearby. I am finding it hard to find canola seed (rapeseed) in small quantities. There is an agricultural feed store near me that sells it in 50 lb bags, but that is WAY too much.

    • @shellygiles3362
      @shellygiles3362 2 місяці тому

      Hi, I went to Bulk Barn a couple of weeks ago. Only one ingredient was organic. I bought them all and 2 budgies I got won't touch it. Think I'll go to a Health Store now to see if I can truly get all organic ingredients. Canola seed is highly concentrated with toxins in Canada.​@@joannebutlerster

  • @gunasundariganeshbabu7169
    @gunasundariganeshbabu7169 3 роки тому

    Happy birthday Jamie 🎉 love you and your channel
    You were a great source of inspiration for me...

  • @dawnthemom857
    @dawnthemom857 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much! This gives me a good base as I work to get my Quaker and Budgie to make the switch.

  • @juliel6254
    @juliel6254 3 роки тому +4

    For those of you that live near stores that offer grains in bulk bins, that might also be an option for purchasing small and larger quantities. i live near a health market coop (PCC) so I can get most of those organic ingredients in any quantity. Also I think some Kroger stores have bulk bins in their natural / organic section as well. Just a thought. Maybe you have a local health food store near you. Amazon can be expensive because the "free shipping" isn't really free. They just build it into their price.

  • @Arina-xs9rs
    @Arina-xs9rs 3 роки тому +6

    hi love ur videos your awesome! And your parrots

  • @teeny007
    @teeny007 3 роки тому

    I’m getting 2 budgies soon! I’ll be making this mix for them. Thank you!

  • @ericarichardson7899
    @ericarichardson7899 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing this! Just got my first two budgies!

  • @sealeyeager4631
    @sealeyeager4631 3 роки тому +8

    Happy birthday, Jamie! Thank you so much for the small bird seed mix. And I want to share with you that Keegan, my Bebe parrot, is finally eating your pellets regularly. The reason I'm sharing this is because it has taken 2 years before he decided he really liked them. He's very slow to change in the diet, but he did. I'm so grateful that I was able to buy your food system right as soon as I got him because he was used to the commercial seeds so it took awhile because he was 2 or 2 ½ I think when I got him. But just like you can teach any dog new tricks so can you with birds if you don't give up! I was giving him these different ingredients, but not in your format so I will try it as well. Thank you all for your passion and wanting to give birds a better quality of life!!

  • @BilliesCraftRoom
    @BilliesCraftRoom 3 роки тому +25

    Video request/idea: Please can you show a safe way to open your birds wing? I have a canary and he had a feather growing out sideways, I was worried it was feather cist, and he kept pecking at the wonky feather, in the end he removed the feather himself and one end was thick, so I wanted to check his wing for any cist but afraid of damaging his wing. Thanks so much. love your videos.

    • @boilingsoda
      @boilingsoda 3 роки тому +1

      If you’re gentle you should be able to just pull his wing away from his body and check

  • @PeachfacedAnimals
    @PeachfacedAnimals 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for sharing this!!

  • @aydenandris1350
    @aydenandris1350 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much this is gonna help tons with transferring my budgies to a healthier diet

  • @rivendelldaughter
    @rivendelldaughter 3 роки тому +3

    I started using this mix as part of my birds diet. They primarily get pellets and veges when i can convince them it's food. Their diet is about 25% seed. I got tired of. Buying the crappy seeds (i.e. Kaytee) so i decided to do your mix. Omg they love it!! It did not take any convincing even with my budgies! One of my tiels came from an abusive home (tail feathers cut off, wings all trimmed including secondaries, kept in cage all day, only attention she got was being yelled at. You know, all of the best stuff to make a terrified bird. Even with the new home, new flock (she was quarantined), new mommy, new cage, new toys (she had like 1 or 2), new perches (again she had like 2..and they were dowels) and she just dove into that food right away! Only took maybe an hour or so for her to acclimate to it. Also told my vet and she loves your mix!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart ♥ and feathers 🦜!

    • @LiaLe-mk9bf
      @LiaLe-mk9bf Рік тому

      Do you use millet without husks? Thanks! 😊🙏

  • @GalonMarakTa
    @GalonMarakTa 3 роки тому +4

    Yes! Finally! After all these years I get specific tips for my flock! I'm so excited to try this out. This is the sort of content that I am here for. Thank you thank you thank you! If I could ask anything from you, it would be to have you make more content specifically for budgies. My lil bird is very flighty and even after all the research I've done I can't seem to get a good relationship with her.
    Again thank you so much for this video and as always I look forward to your next one. :)

  • @shelbrindahl6633
    @shelbrindahl6633 3 роки тому

    Happy Birthday Jamieleigh!! Thanks for all you do 🥰

  • @Linda-qq5mg
    @Linda-qq5mg 2 роки тому

    Thank you so very much for this important video! Your videos are not only entertaining but so educational! I am a small bird person (budgie) but still enjoy all of your wonderful videos! Thanks for all of your help.🤗

  • @kerrihiggins2106
    @kerrihiggins2106 3 роки тому +12

    Blueberry makes me want a budgie. We had two when I was a kid, one was all yellow that I named Tweety of course hahaha. The other was my sister's and looked like that, they were so sweet! Didn't realize you could teach/train them so much and they are that interactive!

  • @jennabeverley4013
    @jennabeverley4013 3 роки тому +14

    Happy birthday Jamie! 🎁❤️🎉🎊💖

  • @sherrymathes5640
    @sherrymathes5640 3 роки тому

    Love watching Blueberry. I hope you have a wonderful day. Happy birthday Jamie 🥳🧁🧁🥳

  • @Vcaser
    @Vcaser 3 роки тому

    Good to know it wasn’t just my budgie who was so picky! I tried so hard to offer him fresh foods but he would just nibble them. This was years ago when seed alternatives for the little ones weren’t really a thing. Still miss him to this day 💕

  • @cbasallie
    @cbasallie 3 роки тому +7

    We grow grapes. This summer I’ve been bringing them the vines without any of the grapes. They like the new growth. They also go nuts for purslane. They love it

    • @108wee
      @108wee 3 роки тому

      I was told to be careful with grapes. Forgot why tho. So ive been avoiding them.

    • @cbasallie
      @cbasallie 3 роки тому

      @@108wee just the tiny new shots on the vines is what they like. I don’t give them the actual fruit

    • @108wee
      @108wee 3 роки тому

      @@cbasallie oh! Rip didnt even relized I misread it.

    • @cbasallie
      @cbasallie 3 роки тому

      @@108wee Sorry. I didn’t explain that very well. I’m going to edit my comment so it’s more clear.

  • @emmythefrog
    @emmythefrog 3 роки тому +14

    Thank you so much! I’m about to get a bird! I’m so excited! It’s because of you I want one

  • @kimberlytrainer6649
    @kimberlytrainer6649 3 роки тому

    Happy, Happy Birthday!!!!
    Happy, Happy Day!!!!!
    From all the Birdie's you have helped.

  • @jd4evapodcast86
    @jd4evapodcast86 3 роки тому

    Thank you SO much for this video 🥰🥰 I’ll let you know how well it works!!

  • @alexrose783
    @alexrose783 3 роки тому +5

    This is such perfect timing for me, I've been waiting to get my cockatiel and unfortunately they have him on the worst pellet I've ever seen... we will change that!!

  • @ThePlasticSmoothie
    @ThePlasticSmoothie 3 роки тому +3

    So nostalgic!
    The budgie I had as a kid wasn't on a seed diet by sheer luck. It was available to him all day but he happened to only want one type of seed in that entire blend. He ate the vegetables we would eat that day supplemented by the one tolerable seed in the blend, lol. Iceberg lettuce was his most favourite food in the entire world, especially the crunchier white parts. The little guy even preferred it to millet... Weirdo.

  • @TrudySchwartzBurrill
    @TrudySchwartzBurrill 2 роки тому +1

    Your courses are brilliant and advice is always right on. Thanks so very much.

  • @GlamBeautyTV
    @GlamBeautyTV 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for creating this! I have four budgies and I’m always thinking of ways to switch up their diet.

  • @GraceT
    @GraceT 3 роки тому +3

    Also: one tip if you have bigger birds already, and you're trying to convert your smaller birds to something else- birds are very "monkey see, monkey do" kind of animals. If they watch the other birds eating something, they can't resist checking it out and giving it a try as well. That's literally the only thing that convinced my budgies to try fresh vegetables.

  • @jonathanlaryea5137
    @jonathanlaryea5137 3 роки тому +9

    Hey, BirdTricks, I really love your videos. I want to get a rainbow lorikeet, I have been researching a bunch, If possible could you make a video on them.

    • @BirdTricks
      @BirdTricks  3 роки тому +5

      Just search my channel for lorkieets, I have a video on them I did in Oz!

  • @joannamaciel8435
    @joannamaciel8435 3 роки тому

    Omg I love you !!! Thank you for this video I can’t wait to make this for my blueberry, rubi blue falcon n sunset

  • @justanothersmith6012
    @justanothersmith6012 3 роки тому

    Not only is it sensible, the cookbook is GORGEOUS!
    I have the download version & keep it open on my laptop just because 💞

  • @chriscarnes87
    @chriscarnes87 3 роки тому +3

    Hey Jamie, I don’t think he likes all that good fresh food 🤣
    The beak says it all!

  • @sadiqrekabi9119
    @sadiqrekabi9119 2 роки тому +7

    Hello BirdTricks. Thank you so much for making this video! Is it ok to skip some ingredients in the seed mix you mentioned? For example the rapeseed, flax seeds and maybe the hemp seeds? Or do you recommend they should all be in there? Thanks again :)

    • @sciencescience7102
      @sciencescience7102 2 роки тому +5

      I have never found rapeseed for sale in the USA, but hemp and flax are readily found in grocery stores, and on amazon ❤️

  • @katmarrs7054
    @katmarrs7054 3 роки тому

    Thank you for doing this video! I know lots of people who have trouble with their birds, especially the small ones. I have two parrotlets and two cockatiels and they love their seasonal feeding system but the love the BirdTricks pellets even more. Millet is like crack to them as well.

  • @winnie1021
    @winnie1021 3 роки тому

    Thanks Jamie! And I would just like to say... Happy Birthday, hope you have a great day!!

  • @maryj3033
    @maryj3033 3 роки тому +10

    i need a lovebird video or maybe even a parrotlet video theres never videos on other smaller birds except budgies

    • @tarajh
      @tarajh 3 роки тому

      The content is pretty universal 👍🏼

    • @haya3746
      @haya3746 3 роки тому

      Yesss !! I keep trying to find videos specific to parrotlets but it’s never exactly what I’m looking for. Although FlockTalk is quite good too

  • @cristinadias4928
    @cristinadias4928 3 роки тому +4

    Hello! So where I live is impossible to get rape seed anywhere. The only way is to get it online from another country but the shipping is really expensive. What kind of seed would you recommend to replace rape seeds in this mix? Also, thank you so much for your amazing work. Your videos really have helped me a lot with my little lovebird.

  • @kristirenee1789
    @kristirenee1789 3 роки тому

    So nice that you help everyone use healthy, organic meals for their birds. A visual of the list at the end of the different ingredients would've helped alot though!!

  • @gloria-io7xc
    @gloria-io7xc 3 роки тому +1

    🎂 Happy Happy Birthday Jaime 🥳 I hope you had a wonderful day....air hugs 😘

  • @blackwell-cronie8340
    @blackwell-cronie8340 3 роки тому +6

    Hey does anyone know of a substitute for the rapeseed? I can't find any haha

    • @Calllmered
      @Calllmered 10 місяців тому

      I can’t find any either!

  • @brokendrug
    @brokendrug 3 роки тому +37

    I’m just wondering. Is there ANYTHING meal in the cookbook that is not safe for Budgies or are all of them 100% safe?

    • @BirdTricks
      @BirdTricks  3 роки тому +35

      My cookbook recipes are safe for all parrots, but they are not meant to meet the nutritional needs of lories or lorikeets.

    • @brokendrug
      @brokendrug 3 роки тому +7

      BirdTricks ok thanks, i heard that u said that I just wanted to be very sure. I’m sorry if I’m annoying

    • @artsya.2408
      @artsya.2408 3 роки тому +1

      @@BirdTricks ok this is not about the video but how long did it take for blueberries flight feathers to grow back ?because I saw in the video that when you got her, her wings were clipped. I’m just wondering how long it takes for their clipped wings to grow back so they can fly because I just got two clipped budgies

    • @pidgieprincess7246
      @pidgieprincess7246 3 роки тому +2

      @@artsya.2408 Ususlly it takes about a month for their feathers to fully grow back, however some birds are shorter or much longer, but a month is the normal length. Hope this helps!😊

  • @bigislandchickens6747
    @bigislandchickens6747 3 роки тому

    I source my seeds and grains from a local health food store, the same with greens and veggies. Glad to know I'm doing it right, but this had some great ideas for changing it up thank you

  • @helenthompson5726
    @helenthompson5726 Рік тому +1

    Seeing it in a list is easier to remember ❤

  • @derind9191
    @derind9191 3 роки тому +27

    Where is blueberry’s cage? I don’t think we have seen it!

    • @locolobos0035
      @locolobos0035 3 роки тому +7

      For now at least, I believe blueberry is cage-free unless they're traveling :)

    • @hannahsemple6297
      @hannahsemple6297 3 роки тому +4

      @@locolobos0035 were does blueberry sleep this would be a grate video

    • @jamssnana4084
      @jamssnana4084 3 роки тому +2

      Jamie just did a video about a round cage that she uses for Blueberry. It's a really good video: just search their recent ones.

    • @hannahsemple6297
      @hannahsemple6297 3 роки тому

      @@jamssnana4084 yeah ik I have obviously watched it lol but thanks x

    • @someinternetbox168
      @someinternetbox168 3 роки тому

      She is cageless

  • @esthertundrafield3646
    @esthertundrafield3646 3 роки тому +5

    Quick question what do you think of sprouting? Im considering trying it for my bird but wanted to know what you think!

    • @Eieldin
      @Eieldin 3 роки тому +1

      Birdtricks highly recommends sprouting

    • @108wee
      @108wee 3 роки тому

      I made some sprouts for my parrotlet and although he was kinda weirded out at first, he quickly adjusted to it and got into it. I dried out the rest and i dont think he can tell the difference between the dried sprouts and the normal un sprouted seeds.

  • @TropicalAviaryBirds
    @TropicalAviaryBirds 3 роки тому +1

    Good advice - keep them comming 😉👍

  • @jennarae6111
    @jennarae6111 Рік тому +1

    You’re a godsend. Thank you so much

  • @crystalokelly1032
    @crystalokelly1032 3 роки тому +27

    Jamie, where are/were you getting all of the items for this seed mix? I am having a tough time finding rapeseeds.

    • @see.chelle_
      @see.chelle_ 3 роки тому +8

      Wondering the same thing! I definitely didn't find any on Amazon, and even when I google "where to buy rapeseed" - search comes up empty.

    • @brookejohnson467
      @brookejohnson467 3 роки тому +8

      I haven't ordered yet, but I found them on mysafebirdstore.com
      They're called Golden Canola (Rape) Seed. I'm gonna order 1lb bc it's rather inexpensive, and I'll comment back when I receive it in the mail.

    • @see.chelle_
      @see.chelle_ 3 роки тому +2

      @@brookejohnson467 Amazing, thank you! Please do keep us posted!

    • @brookejohnson467
      @brookejohnson467 3 роки тому +10

      My comment keeps getting deleted, so I'll try not putting the URL in this time lol
      I received the (canola) rapeseed from above mentioned website 😄 Was clearly packaged with care, seed comes in a vacuum-sealed bag. Was also sent some small bird toys, some candy, a magnet, and a handwritten note saying thank you. Would definitely recommend ordering from them 😊

    • @see.chelle_
      @see.chelle_ 3 роки тому +1

      @@brookejohnson467 Lovely! Thank you!

  • @TimMcGrauc
    @TimMcGrauc 3 роки тому +5

    What’s your opinion on the use of harnesses(like the aviator harness) overall, and specifically on small birds?

    • @raomuhammadd
      @raomuhammadd 3 роки тому +2

      I (just my opinion) love it

    • @gloria-io7xc
      @gloria-io7xc 3 роки тому +4

      Watch.... Live Laugh Birds, Elle teaches and uses a Harness on her Green Cheek Conure. I am in the process of doing the same since I can't free fly my GCC because that would be dangerous for him but I want to take him outside with me!

    • @mimthyss
      @mimthyss 3 роки тому

      personally I think harnesses can be great if they're used correctly and not forced on the bird etc. Slowly and kindly introduced so it's not scary, desensitising the bird to the outdoors safely and slowly as well just like you would if you intend to free fly them, etc. Since birds can still be scared and fly away obviously on a harness, but they won't get far.. still, I wonder if they could hurt themselves if they get spooked and yank the harness against themselves because they try to fly . So I think it's best to make sure they're desensitised and such and comfortable with a harness before doing that. Can always take them out in bird carriers instead as well? :3c

    • @boilingsoda
      @boilingsoda 3 роки тому +1

      I believe Jamie has said harnesses are good while you’re teaching them free flight but you should make sure it doesn’t become a crutch for them

    • @mimthyss
      @mimthyss 3 роки тому +1

      @@boilingsoda yes true! I do remember her saying something like that I think. If the end goal isn't free flight though, then I wonder what she would think? 🤔

  • @yuzu-tsuyu
    @yuzu-tsuyu 3 роки тому +1

    My GCC doesn't need help with this since I got on a chop & pellet diet easily after adopting him, I just love watching your vids on Blueberry! So happy you're making more about small birds, I hope it encourages more people to start caring for their nutritional needs 😍

  • @shellyguevara7856
    @shellyguevara7856 3 роки тому

    Happy Birthday to my favorite female bird extraordinaire! I hope you are celebrated and treated like a queen! 🎉🎂💜

  • @Kelsey-Lilly-White
    @Kelsey-Lilly-White 3 роки тому +44

    My dad just doesn’t understand stand all my concerns. wish I could do all this

    • @soilsenasuil
      @soilsenasuil 3 роки тому +2

      Ask your dad to watch a few videos on bird nutrition... it may help him to understand better why good nutrition is important 🤗

    • @Kelsey-Lilly-White
      @Kelsey-Lilly-White 3 роки тому +2

      Seidean Sidh
      If only it was that simple 😂😂

    • @chillywasthesimposter6482
      @chillywasthesimposter6482 3 роки тому +1

      Kelsey - Lilly- White my mom and dad do they said they are going to get pellets and they went shopping yesterday and got fresh grains and veggies ❤️❤️❤️ good luck with you bird 🦜=❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @Kelsey-Lilly-White
      @Kelsey-Lilly-White 3 роки тому

      Fall Guys
      Thanks we have 4. Glad ur mum and dad listen.

    • @saifa9879
      @saifa9879 3 роки тому +2

      lol gurl everyone in my family doesn't understand I still just do my thing and tell them I did my research 😂 eventually they will let you be or trust you hahaha

  • @heatherberry7498
    @heatherberry7498 3 роки тому +4

    I don’t own any birds but I have become recently obsessed with helping the outdoor birds. Are there recipes in your books for this?

    • @aayushisingh5098
      @aayushisingh5098 3 роки тому +1

      You are a great person

    • @juliusroman8616
      @juliusroman8616 3 роки тому

      No, they're for parrots. I read an article on BirdTricks to not help the birds because the ones who eat at the feeder are the sick birds and healthy birds who eat at the feeder will get sick too. It did recommend putting out a bird bath, though.

  • @GameNwatch82
    @GameNwatch82 3 роки тому

    Hey from 🇬🇧 Thanks for the recipe all my ingredients just came today so I have a batch prepared to start them off tomorrow. I have had two cockatiels for over a year now and they are on a pre packed seed mix and pellets . I still try everyday to get them to eat veggies but they won’t have none of it no matter how small I make them . I even try mixing into rice / eggs which they love but they just pick around them. They are so fussy so I hope they enjoy this seed mix for a healthy change 👍

  • @Alveiren
    @Alveiren 3 роки тому

    Awwww. Love that tiny bird.
    Also, happy birthday, Jamie. 😁

  • @beetsmekid8821
    @beetsmekid8821 3 роки тому +3

    Hi! You should look into my friends’ mix. It’s called Littles Grassland Blend, and it has so many fresh amazing ingredients! I’d be using that entirely for my birds if it would safely travel to Australia but Hemp seeds and other seeds are not allowed to be brought in here. Please check them out! They put so much work into it and it’s such high quality. It’s made by a parrot shelter.

    • @shiningcrowstudio8968
      @shiningcrowstudio8968 3 роки тому +1

      Just checking in from the USA, how is the vibe there?? A lot of scared people here and way too much government power grab action on the federal and UN level...election fraud is a guarantee and the people know it. Peace to you and your family 🕊

    • @beetsmekid8821
      @beetsmekid8821 3 роки тому +1

      Arganthia Crow we are glad we are not in the USA lol, though we do fear that corona may not get defeated with the attitude over there. I also fear for your post boxes being removed, why the hell...?? Thankfully our cases are low - I think we have 260 total across Australia or something? We do have a guy in the eastern states trying to sue the western states for not letting him in though. It’s not as funky over here as it is in America but we do have one cranky rich guy who wants to be an exception to our lockdown rules and is suing us over it lol

    • @shiningcrowstudio8968
      @shiningcrowstudio8968 3 роки тому

      @@beetsmekid8821 just asking, any talk or risk of forced vaccinations?

    • @shiningcrowstudio8968
      @shiningcrowstudio8968 3 роки тому

      @@beetsmekid8821 honestly where I'm at in the middle of the nation it's Serene and surreal at the same time because my everyday looks the same as it always did and it seems like there's no one who's even sick but all of the government and border states are on lockdown and taking people's rights. I feel like everyone thinks that they understand what viruses are and what vaccines are and we're just jumping to the solution when they have created a mass hysteria problem. I've been researching terrain Theory and trying to ask real questions about the medical industry Etc the rabbit holes are infinite and touch every system 😅
      Lymphatic detox and individual accountability seems to be the answer. We each have to rise to the occasion and look to the Future not fear in the present. I prefer peaceful Anarchy and unity in small communities 🦄💗 🌸sub my channel, I'm creating more content going forward 😉🌸

    • @chillywasthesimposter6482
      @chillywasthesimposter6482 3 роки тому

      Stay safe everyone

  • @CVersailles
    @CVersailles 3 роки тому +10

    There is nothing "seasonal" in the dead of Winter in my neck of the woods...

    • @willyandolya3741
      @willyandolya3741 3 роки тому

      CVersailles haha

    • @CVersailles
      @CVersailles 3 роки тому

      @@furzamurza I'm in the Montreal area and the only fresh Winter greenhouse fares we get are tomatoes and various shoots.

    • @CVersailles
      @CVersailles 3 роки тому

      @@furzamurza Frozen can meet some of the needs, but I am a vegetarian and I eat a lot of fresh veggies that I also feed to my birds. Due to its climate Canada relies heavily on imports of produce.

  • @leechgrl
    @leechgrl Рік тому +1

    YESS this is exactly what i needed thank you 🙏🏻 i got my budgie 3 days ago and im realizing i want to treat him like a king and give him everything 😂

  • @hannahkayee831
    @hannahkayee831 3 роки тому

    My birds have done so well with changing over! I bought it all before I got my birds. Plus I eat more of these healthy foods!

  • @juliepatterson757
    @juliepatterson757 3 роки тому +3

    Is there a substitute for the rapeseed? I am having a difficult time finding some outside of Amazon. Amazon’s estimated delivery is mid-September. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

    • @sarahbarker131
      @sarahbarker131 3 роки тому

      Me too! Where did you eventually get it from?

    • @juliepatterson757
      @juliepatterson757 3 роки тому +1

      I’m doing without it. I have been adding the pellets to the seed mix. And he’s been eating more and more of the pellets. Hopefully the pellets are enough to replace the rapeseed.

    • @sarahbarker131
      @sarahbarker131 3 роки тому

      @@juliepatterson757 That is really good that he is eating the pellets. I hope he switches to all pellets eventually.

  • @alipetuniashow
    @alipetuniashow 3 роки тому +3

    I feel like there’s a huge stigma with seeds

    • @SP-85
      @SP-85 3 роки тому

      Yep because they are seed eaters in nature.

  • @dreaa29
    @dreaa29 3 роки тому

    I’m getting two conures a pineapple and yellow sided they are only a month old right now so I’ve been wanting to make sure they will be healthy and happy when we get them so this is awesome that your sharing this

  • @CoolMomandCollected
    @CoolMomandCollected 9 місяців тому +2

    This video is gold!! Thank you! I just got my first budgie and the pet store forgot to give me the seed the bird was on and they were over an hour away! I used whatever I had from your seed mix and BAM, baby boy was hustling to eat that seed! Thank you!!!