Grains, Pasta, & Veggie Mix
1 cup several different grains– cook separately so there will be many flavors.1 cup cooked pasta (orzo) - roughly chop several hot peppers into cooking water.1 cup brown rice - cook with 1 tbs of cinnamon.1-2 chopped onions - boil a couple of minutes - drain
Add several of the following:* broccoli - steamed lightly and chopped* small bag of frozen sweet peas - don't thaw* small bag frozen sweet corn - don't thaw* toasted sunflower kernels* chopped nuts* dried cranberries, blueberries, cherries* mango, papaya or other dried fruits chopped* variety of beans, cooked separately, seasoned with fresh garlic chopped or hot peppers roughly chopped
Use about 2 tbs. for bigger birds, and about 1 tbs.\ for Conures or cockatiels. Package into baggies in 3 day portions, about the maximum time it is safe in the refrigerator. Remaining baggies can be stored frozen for an indefinite period.