health

Question
What food are going to make my Sun Conures sick ???? i need to find out befor my dad feds it anymore fruit

Answer
Hi Chloe!
Thank you for asking my advice!

Here is a list of safe foods.  It is a great idea to give fresh fruits and veggies to your conure.  Just be sure to wash them and remove all pits and seeds, any uneaten portions should be removed to prevent spoiling.  

Vegetables

-Radishes
-Turnips
-Carrots (root and tops)
-Cooked sweet potatoes
-Radicchio
-Endive
-Mustard & dandelion greens
-Swiss Chard
-Kale
-Parsley
-Cooked red potatoes
-Green beans
-Bok Choy
-Tomato
-Sweet red & green, and other types of peppers
-Cauliflower
-Broccoli (head and leaves)
-Beet & turnip greens
-Kohlrabi
-Sugar snap or snow peas
-Squash (peeled & steamed)
-Red beets (peeled)
-Romaine or green/red leaf lettuce
-Collard greens
-Corn
-Cucumber

Fruits

-Apples
-Berries
-Kiwi
-Mango
-Cantaloupe
-Honeydew
-Pineapple
-Cherries
-Cranberries
-Banana
-Pears
-Peaches
-Oranges
-Pomegranate
-Tangerines
-Star fruit
-Grapefruit
-Papaya
-Grapes
-Apricots



Foods to avoid

Some foods are also labeled as do-not feed. These include:

High-fat junk food (potato chips, doughnuts, etc.)
Avocado (guacamole)
Chocolate
Alcohol or caffeine
Fruit pits
Persimmons
Table salt
Onions
Apple seeds
Mushrooms

Sincerely
Danielle