BEST Foods for Macaws (Macaws for sale online)

2. Kaytee Fiesta Macaw Food

This food from Kaytee is formulated specifically for Macaws.

It was developed by avian nutritionists to provide as much nutrition as possible. This gourmet diet is nutritionally fortified with a premium blend of vegetables, seeds, grains, and fruits, which will help provide variety for your Macaws.

The ingredient-rich blend is a complete diet that ensures proper nutrition. It also includes:

• Omega 3’s, which support your parrot’s brain and heart health.
• Antioxidants for immune support and overall health.
• Vitamins and minerals that enhance their skin and feathers.
• Prebiotics and probiotics for digestion.

And make sure to look at the ingredient list below, as it features an incredible amount of delicious, whole foods. Honestly, if it weren’t made specifically for birds, I would think it sounded like a trail mix I’d want to eat!

Crude Protein: 14%

Crude Fat: 14.5%

Crude Fiber: 18%

First Ingredients:  Sunflower, Safflower, Oat Groats, Pumpkin Seed, Ground Corn, Wheat, Corn, Peanuts, Almonds, Raisins, Dried Papaya, Shelled Peanuts, Green Split Peas, Buckwheat, Ground Wheat, Oyster Shell, Milo, Dried Bananas, Corn Gluten Meal, Pinto Beans, White Northern Beans, Ground Flax Seed, Squash Seed, Dried Pineapple

Lafeber Nutri-Berries for Macaws

Lafeber is highly-trusted when it comes to food for Macaws.

And the Classic Nutri-Berry Food is incredibly popular for its health benefits and how much birds seem to like it! You can use this diet as the main food for your Macaw or as a healthy treat.

As you can see in the picture above, Lafeber takes lots of ingredients and puts them together into berry-shaped balls, which are the perfect size for Macaws to hold and eat.

And instead of all the ingredients being ground up and put into a pellet form, most of the hulled seeds and grains are left whole! That method retains vitamins and minerals that would otherwise be lost when the bird discards the shell.

Lafeber claims that their feed takes twice as long to eat, thereby preventing boredom for your feathered friend. In addition, the mix is void of GMO ingredients, artificial flavors, and colors.

Crude Protein: 12.5%

Crude Fat: 8%

Crude Fiber: 5%

First Ingredient: Corn, Oat Groats, Hulled White Proso Millet, Red Millet, Peanut Splits, Malto-Dextrin, Hulled Canary Grass Seed, Safflower, Wheat, Soybean Meal, Corn Syrup, Corn Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Glycerin, Ground Limestone, Propylene Glycol, Gelatin, Whole Egg

The only potential negative to this incredible food is the cost. Compared to other options on this list, it is considerably more expensive by weight.

4. Roudybush Daily Maintenance for Large Parrots

These pellets serve as a complete diet for Macaws, so no additional vitamins or minerals are needed as supplements. One great feature of this food is there are no added sugars, colors, or preservatives, which is rare to find when it comes to parrot food.

Roudybush may be an unfamiliar name. However, their bird food results from 16 years of avian nutritional research in the Department of Avian Sciences at the University of California!

Crude Protein: 11%

Crude Fat: 6%

Crude Fiber: 3.5%

First Ingredients:  Ground Corn, Ground Wheat, Soybean Meal, Soybean Oil, Alfalfa, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, L-Lysine, DL-Methionine, L-Arginine, Niacin, Silicon Dioxide (Anti-Caking Aid), Citric Acid (Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Vegetable Oil, Rosemary Extract, Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Source Of Vitamin E), Ascorbic Acid

5. ZuPreem Pure Fun – Macaw

Pure Fun is a premium blend of delicious treats designed for Macaws.

Most birds can get bored with their foundational food, so having a bag of Pure Fun is perfect for getting your bird excited to eat. But please be careful and don’t overfeed this food, as ZuPreem recommends that it should not make up more than 30 percent of your bird’s diet.

Kaytee’s Bird Greens contains alfalfa, parsley, kale, chia seeds, and sweet potatoes. These healthy foods include vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids that are important for a well-balanced diet. This treat can be sprinkled over their regular food or served as a side dish.

Wild parrots spend much of their time foraging for insects and plants. Vegetables, flowers, and leaves are among their favorite greens and are necessary for a healthy immune system, which is why I think Bird Greens is a GREAT food to offer your Macaw.

Ingredients: Dehydrated Alfalfa Leaves, Dehydrated Parsley, Dehydrated Kale, Chia Seed, Dehydrated Sweet Potatoes

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#8. Fresh Fruit

Fresh fruit is especially appealing to Macaws; however, fruits should not make up more than 10 to 20 percent of your parrot’s diet. Include a variety of bright colors. As with anything, organic is best.

And make sure to remove any seeds, pits, and stones from any of the fruits below!

Some favorites include:

• Apples
• Apricots
• Bananas
• Blueberries
• Cantaloupe
• Cherries
• Cranberries
• Figs
• Grapes – use in moderation due to high sugar content.
• Grapefruit
• Guava
• Kiwi
• Mango (remove skin)
• Nectarines
• Oranges
• Papaya
• Passion fruit
• Peach
• Pear
• Pineapple
• Plums
• Pomegranate
• Raspberries
• Star fruit
• Strawberries
• Tangerines

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#9. Vegetables

Just like for humans, veggies are better than fruits for Macaws —mostly because they contain less sugar. Make sure your bird gets dark yellow and leafy green vegetables every day. You can serve them fresh, cooked, whole, or chopped. It helps to offer different options for variety!

• Alfalfa
• Artichokes
• Asparagus
• Beet Greens (cooked)
• Beetroot
• Broccoli (head and leaves)
• Brussels Sprouts (cooked)
• Carrots (root and tops)
• Cauliflower
• Chard (cooked)
• Chicory
• Collards
• Coriander
• Corn (kernels or on the cob for larger birds)
• Cress and mustard
• Dandelion Greens
• Endive
• Green beans
• Kale
• Leeks
• Mustard greens
• Okra
• Parsley
• Peppers (bell, cayenne, jalapeno, banana, or cherry)
• Potato (cooked)
• Pumpkin
• Soybeans
• Spinach – Only offer in small amounts as it can prevent a bird from absorbing calcium if eaten in large quantities.
• Spring Greens
• Squash
• Sugar snap or snow peas
• Sweet Potato
• Swiss Chard
• Tomato
• Turnip Greens
• Yams
• Zucchini

Do NOT offer your macaw avocado, and French fries do not qualify as a serving of vegetables!

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#10. Sprouts and beans

Sprouted seeds are one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet—rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and antioxidants. Macaws love them!

You only need to

chase seeds, soak them for the specified time, drain, rinse, and allow them to germinate and grow.

Another super easy method is to buy a packaged bean-soup mix and soak the beans overnight. In the morning, rinse, cook thoroughly, and serve. You can also freeze the leftovers to use another time.

Remember, new foods should be introduced slowly and in small amounts to make sure your Macaw will be able to tolerate them well.

Parrot favorites include:

Adzuki beans, Alfalfa seeds, Almond, Amaranth, Arugula, Barley, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Buckwheat, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Chia, Collard, Endive, Fenugreek, Garbanzo beans, Kale, Kamut, Kohlrabi, Lentils, Millet, Mung beans, Mustard seeds, Oats, Pak Choi, Peas, Pumpkin seeds, Quinoa, Radish, Red clover, Rye, Sesame seeds, Spelt, Squash, Sunflower seeds, Tatsoi, Teff, Triticale, Turnip, Watercress, Wheat berries, and Wild brown rice.

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#11. Nuts

Macaws love nuts, and cracking them open provides mental stimulation. But whether shelled or unshelled, it’s important to determine the quality of your bird’s food. They will probably discern better than you do, but inspecting them yourself is a good habit.

Don’t offer any nuts with shells that are cracked or look moldy. Always check the inside for a consistent color, and know that a good nut will leave a trace of oil on your fingers when you squeeze it. A sniff or taste test doesn’t hurt, either. Nuts can be frozen for up to six months.

Here are some to try:

• Almonds
• Brazil nuts
• Hazelnuts
• *Cashews
• *Macadamias
• *Peanuts
• Pecans
• Pine nuts
• Pistachios
• *Walnuts

* The shells of these nuts can contain toxins. Therefore, it is always best to consult a veterinarian before feeding.

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#12. Whole grains

Grains are an important part of your Macaw’s diet. They provide B vitamins, minerals, carbs, proteins, and amino acids. You can try cooking them or offering them raw.

• Amaranth
• Brown Rice
• Buckwheat groats
• Bulgar
• Hulled millet
• Low-Fat Granola
• Oats and oat bran
• Pearled barley
• Quinoa
• Teff
• Triticale
• Unsweetened Cereal
• Wheat (wheat berries, wheat germ)
• Whole Grain Bread
• Whole Grain Pasta
• Wild Rice

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#13. Protein

Healthy proteins for your Macaw are low in fat. Other than grains, nuts, and beans, you can try offering the following foods to see what your parrot likes:

• Eggs (hard-boiled)
• Fish (in moderation)
• Tofu
• Tuna (in water)
• Yogurt (plain, non-fat)

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