Goal:
Allow birds to rest, maintain healthy weight, and recover after breeding.
Feed Focus:
✅ High quality pellets (base diet)
✅ Mixed vegetables daily
✅ Limited seed mix
✅ Leafy greens
✅ Moderate fruit
Best Foods:
- Carrot
- Pumpkin
- Sweet potato
- Broccoli
- Spinach (small amounts)
- Bell peppers
- Apples
- Pears
Reduce:
Sunflower-heavy diets
Too many nuts
Egg food daily
High-fat treats
Tip:
Birds should be lean, active, and not overweight before breeding starts.
📌 Think of this as fitness season.
PASA Parrot Nutrition #3: Pre-Breeding Conditioning (6–8 Weeks Before Pairing)