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fi
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Location: Ocean Grove, Australia |
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Hi,
Just wondering if it is ok to feed my rainbow lorrie nuts? And if so what types do you suggest? Also is cuttlefish or those chewable vitamin perches ok for them? He seems to love eating my cockatiels. Thanks for your help. I'll post some photo's of him soon. |
Tuesday August 2, 2005 5:20 am |
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koukouvagia
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Joined: 18 May 2005
Posts: 300
Location: Melbourne |
Hi fi, it's good to see another person with a rainbow lory here  . I think nuts in small quantities are generally okay for them, they should never be a significant part of their diet though. My rainbow loves most types of seeds, but since they're not good for him I only give him tiny little parts as treats when I'm training him.
Cuttlefish are also good for them, mine loves to chew on it and it does a good job at keeping his beak and nails trimmed. In fact they *should* be given a cuttlebone  . I don't know about the vitamin perches, I've never used those.
Hope this helps, and I'll be looking forward to seeing a photo of your bird |
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Tuesday August 2, 2005 9:34 am |
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Greg Sujecki
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Joined: 21 Mar 2005
Posts: 1650
Location: Australia,Melbourne |
Hi fi,nuts like Koukouvagia said is okay just in small amounts.Nuts in all parrots should be limited for their fat content,depending on size and activity the bird has it varies.Unsalted is a must and not fried,shelled peanuts great for they enjoy breaking them, then enjoying what's inside.Mylo has as a treat two standard unsalted peanuts in the afternoon.Look forward to seeing some photo's |
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Tuesday August 2, 2005 10:08 am |
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koukouvagia
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Joined: 18 May 2005
Posts: 300
Location: Melbourne |
heh, I'm not sure if all lorikeets are like this, but mine never seems to bite hard on his food.. which means that if I give him a nut in its shell he won't be biting hard enough to crack the shell! My guess is because lorikeets are used to chewing soft things like flowers instead of cracking nuts open, but it's just a guess. I definitely agree with the unsalted and unfried parts though |
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Tuesday August 2, 2005 11:16 am |
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shells picasso
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Joined: 29 May 2005
Posts: 900
Location: Sydney |
Mine used to eat the big nutra-puffs (puffed vitamin treats) they would play with them first though, the scaly used to hold them with his feet while sitting on his bottom on the floor  |
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Tuesday August 2, 2005 11:28 am |
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Greg Sujecki
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Joined: 21 Mar 2005
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Location: Australia,Melbourne |
yes,very true Lorikeets have pointer beaks so it makes it harder,they prefer soft flowers as such.Even if they don't break open the peanut Pepe l'm sure will still have fun trying..he |
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Tuesday August 2, 2005 11:31 am |
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koukouvagia
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Joined: 18 May 2005
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Location: Melbourne |
shells what are the nutra-puffs? I'm just curious because I've never heard of them |
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Tuesday August 2, 2005 11:50 am |
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shells picasso
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Joined: 29 May 2005
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Location: Sydney |
quote:
Originally posted by koukouvagia
shells what are the nutra-puffs? I'm just curious because I've never heard of them
They look like cheese puff chips, they are a vitamin treat, they are different colours and flavours, some pet stores have them.
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/pe.....55060.html
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Tuesday August 2, 2005 12:55 pm |
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shirin
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quote:
Originally posted by fi
Hi,
Just wondering if it is ok to feed my rainbow lorrie nuts? And if so what types do you suggest? Also is cuttlefish or those chewable vitamin perches ok for them? He seems to love eating my cockatiels. Thanks for your help. I'll post some photo's of him soon.
Hi Fi, and welcome to this forum I hope you enjoy your time here! (now we have 2 Fi's )
As everyone has mentioned, unsalted (preferably organic) nuts are okay, but in very small amounts, as special treats. Macadamia nuts and Almonds offer the best nutritional value, peanuts aren't as nutritious, but for some reason all birds seem to go crazy for thm 
As far as the Vitamin Perch, if it's what I think you're talking about, then I don't think they're good because usually they have artificial colour, which isn't very good for them (I might be wrong about what I think vitamin perches are, so feel free to correct me  )
Please tell us more about your bird! Can't wait to see pictures! |
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Tuesday August 2, 2005 1:15 pm |
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Cheeta
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Joined: 06 Apr 2005
Posts: 7956
Location: Australia |
Hi Fi
Welcome to the forum. I too hope you enjoy your stay here with us.
My mom has a rainbow too, but she's not into solid food, meaning anything that requires her to chew, she prefers not to eat it. She licks everything, and that's the only way that she'll eat!! her dry mix, her fruits, and nectar.. she uses her tongue for all her food requirement!
Like everyone say, just the same as all other birds, nuts in moderations is ok for her if she'll eat it.
What's your lory's name? How old is it? I can't wait to see some pic of it!!
Cheers
Bih |
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Tuesday August 2, 2005 5:06 pm |
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fi
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Joined: 23 Jul 2005
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Location: Ocean Grove, Australia |
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Thanks for all your advice. My Lorries name is Pilot and his best buddie is Percy the very grumpy white faced cockateil. I've had Pilot for a couple of months now and he is absolutely hilarious. He climbs anything he can find and takes big leaps from place to place, usually only just making the landing by the skin of his talons  He gets pretty happy with himself though since Percy cant copy. But when I carry him about he acts like a perfect gentleman and just sits there and behaves himself. So I took him outside for the first time yesterday. (his wings are clipped) He loved it. Didn't freak out about anything and took it all in his stride. Even stopped to talk to a lady and her dog and little kids. Then off to the shops. He charmed everyone. He's such a flirt.
As for Percy, I think he would have to be the hardest bird to tame in the world. He's such a pretty bird though. dark steel grey with a pure white head and a white stripe down his wings. He didn't have his wings clipped when I got him and I haven't done it but I think I am finally going to have to succum. He is to independent and just wants to do his own thing. The only time he really seems to enjoy it with me is in the shower. he hops right under the water on my hand. Loves it. cant get enough. Has anyone else found that Tiels love water? He's the 3rd one I've had now that just love being in the shower. Pilot just sits on the shower rail has a steam bath. He prefers to jump in his water bowl and make a huge mess.
Anyway enough babbling for now, I will write more when I have some photo's. Thanks again |
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Wednesday August 3, 2005 1:23 am |
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fruitbatjellybean
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Don't nuts have a good deal of protein? from what I understand you need to keep the protein (and iron) down for lories, But I'm sure that it's fine in moderation as long as you watch the overall protein and iron in the diet.
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Saturday August 27, 2005 1:45 am |
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