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[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Love this chop recipe!!! I need to try spaghetti squash with my birds

[@HardCorePlayer9I]

live laugh birds!!!?!??!?

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

yes????

[@jameschacko5613]

I love your channel

[@itsmearianysheheh5500]

Can u show how u make ducky's chip pls🧸

[@itsmearianysheheh5500]

*chop

[@destinysciarappa3723]

I own four budgies and they always let the food rot in their bowl and only eat a few nibbles and throw it on the floor I can’t wait to try this tho!

[@HardCorePlayer9I]

Bro do they like it

[@endycake]

U never answered

[@belle369]

Yeah same my cockatiel won’t eat any fruits or veggies. He only likes peas. I tried chop and it didn’t work for him. He wouldn’t try it at all

[@chloekovach9799]

@@belle369 sprinkle some of his favorite food under it so that he has to move the chop to get the seed or pellets. Most likely he will get some veggies

[@PapercraftsbyCindyellen]

@@belle369 it has taken me most of 6 months to get my budgies to eat kale and broccoli. they still won't eat fruit. I think they are the only birds in the world who won't eat fruit. sigh. we keep working towards it.

[@reannaramage8812]

Ngl..... i would eat that myself, like that chop looks like a nice hardy salad 🤣🤣🤣

[@michelleng472]

Same

[@KaarambitCSGO]

OMG YOUR HAIR IS SO CUTE

[@Loveofpets]

Nice chop! I make chop every day, my birds love it. Thanks for sharing 😃

[@bolt1437]

Nice to see you here haha.

[@WorkBallIntoBox]

This video is really helpful! The idea of adding cuttlebone is just awesome, I'll also try some coconut next time I'm preparing a chop for Pinchos. Thank you!

[@hazefyfe]

Really helpful videos. My rescue parrotlet doesn't really know/like veggies so starting him on sprouted seeds and keep trying to introduce others. A bit harder to get out for some of these things right now but trying my best. TBH, when I brave a shop, most veggies I buy are for him

[@punkyfeathers1639]

hazefyfe just keep offering the veggies everyday and sprinkle the seeds and pellets you use on top and they will eventually start eating it. It took my rescue a really long time but it did happen.

[@denisel1553]

I encourage my cockatiel to try new foods by pretending to eat them myself (or actually eating them if I can) and saying "om nom nom nom" and making pleasurable noises like I'm really enjoying it. Then whatever I have he's willing to try it at least once. You are your bird's flock, and if they see a flock member enjoying something, naturally they want some of it too.

[@belle369]

I just made chop for my birds last night and it took me forever because I couldn’t figure out how to use the food processor we just got 😂 My parrotlet loved it and so did the conures, but my cockatiel would not touch it. He just looked up at me like “what do you want me to do with this?” He is such a pickey eater!

[@MCrvngraddip2013]

Yea mine was too! I mixed in some of his pellets/seeds and then he started to get into it. Now he loves it. Xx

[@susannemichelsen8879]

Mine ignores it all together.

[@susannemichelsen8879]

You know each time I want to use mine it gives me a hard time. Getting it positioned, put the lid on right and still ...... I cursed a few times. 🤣😂 when it finally works its doing a beautiful job

[@raineyday4535]

Im getting a pet bird soon so this really helped!!!

[@bigsky445]

Congrats! Try to adopt if you can. There are more birds in shelters & rescues than dogs & cats combined 👍❤😁

[@THEE.apples]

@@bigsky445 that's inaccurate

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

@ii Marquise ii ii Marquise ii parrots are the #1 most rehomed pets in the US

[@bigsky445]

@@THEE.apples Actually, it's a 💯 accurate. Sad, but true.

[@raineyday4535]

I going to get a cockatiel or a conure! Im going to try to adopt if i can!!

[@Rainbowkittenism]

Looking back on this video and comparing with your newer ones, Newt's feather quality has improved so drastically since you adopted him! The power of proper nutrition!

[@birdboy9655]

Who actually dislikes these videos???

[@alejandrapulido4149]

Bird Boy Ikr

[@kenna6903]

Idiots are the only ones who dislike videos like these.

[@sumitmittal8850]

someone please find those 22 idiots and shoot them XD

[@s.bmusic7987]

KZbin bots

[@tantan6998]

I just watched this and made a very similar chop for our 3-4 month old Pacific Parrolet Luna. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos, they really are so helpful. Luna is still getting used to different foods so she hasn't really dug into it yet. She has been doing this interesting thing for over a week now where it looks like she is scratching her tongue on the edge of her top beak. I haven't been able to find anything online directly related to this behavior, have any of you had experience with it? To me, it reminds me of when you have a canker sore or bite your tongue and you get a bump and it drives you crazy but you can't refrain from touching it against your teeth or with your tongue. It also kind of looks like maybe her beak is sharp or not evenly ground and maybe that is what is bugging her. Again, I'm not sure if this is what she's doing, or what it means. I can send a video if it would help anyone diagnosis this.

[@prosesroses]

Tanner Gittins does she have chewable (soft wood, woven straw, even popsicle sticks) toys to file the tip? You could also visit a vet and they might recommend trimming her beak if that’s the issue but she’s very young. As for veggie, chop broccoli fine or grated carrots (worked to introduce my cockatiels to veggies). Also mix seeds into chop and or sprinkle on top (lightly press) so they see it’s there, I like using chia seeds.

[@tantan6998]

prosesroses thank you for your response! Yes she has lots of chew toys. Straw, rope, cuttlebone, etc. and she loves them! She chews them a lot. I’ve had some private messages and I’m hearing that it’s actually pretty common. I posted a video of the behavior on my channel. Thanks again!

[@punkyfeathers1639]

Thank you so much for making this video! I’ve been wanting to learn how to do this.

[@willyandolya3741]

Rivka Weiss so helpful😊

[@abirdychirp8668]

Very informative when I get my budgies back i'll make this.

[@willyandolya3741]

A Birdy Chirp good luck 🦜👍🏼

[@barbaralevel7225]

This is the most helpful video I’ve seen as far as how to make chop for newbies. Thanks

[@dani-li9yk]

I have two beautiful budgies and what I do in my chop is carrots, lettuce, cabbage, and broccoli/cauliflower. And to make them eat it, I put sprouted or just regular seeds. I really recommend this! My birds eat it well and so does my friend’s cockatiel.

[@felice7531]

when you don't have a food processor 😢

[@SeabassFishbrains]

Time to work on your knife skills! A nice fine julienne then dice does the trick for my little budgies!

[@Lola-ef1qb]

Felice Cu I don’t have one either but I just use a blender and it works for me.

[@felice7531]

@@Lola-ef1qb I didn't think of that, I just chopped it very finely like SeabassFishbrains did

[@layla-eq3ss]

@@Lola-ef1qb Omg yess

[@chicken5761]

Grating works with things like carrot, broccoli and apple -

[@adrianavocado1498]

Gave my 2 month old tiel chop for the first time and he went crazy for the yellow bell pepper and carrot 😂 thanks for the video, my little mans gon be eating good now

[@willyandolya3741]

Well done! I’ll have to try it!!🍀🦜🙂

[@dennythebudgie]

Who else thinks it is satisfying when she cuts? (◍•ᴗ•◍)

[@HardCorePlayer9I]

denny!!!!!?

[@kelvina6204]

Denny 😁😁

[@aniyasimon8887]

Benny hio

[@mollymcbride1942]

Could you do a video on pellets vrs seeds I've recently changed my birds over to pellets after some research but you're an absolute well of knowledge and I'd love to learn more

[@Whereintheworldismargaret]

thank you so much for this video! I have tried to find a good informational video on how to make chop but each never really explained it all that well - but this video did a perfect way of explaining! thank you!!

[@denisuuhdzz616]

honestly when doing research in bird chop i was so confused, but thank you so much for this video!! it saved me money and time! im excited to transition my two boys onto bird chop.

[@immahotpepper]

thank you again for the wonderful insight video! I'm inspired!

[@willyandolya3741]

Priscilla Ng agreed☺️🙂

[@Ray-uq6ef]

I love ur vids ur really helping me get info about birds (I haven’t got it yet) and you have given me so much closure on everything thank you

[@themockingjay2379]

Can you make loads and freeze it and then defrost it for the week or so because I only have one and no way would my parrotlet be able to eat it all before it goes rotten?

[@prosesroses]

the mockingjay the birdtricks cook book does exactly that actually. There are 3 seasonal chop recipes that lasts about 4 months. Make sure all the ingredients are as dry as possible before freezing it.

[@boobiesmomma]

Thank you so much for sharing ... I made this for my Caique Scooter My boy loves just about anything I give him

[@houdini3583]

17:10 either you tapping the food processor or a phone timer going off lmao

[@H.C.Q.]

I chop up spouted micro greens and use a bit of Gerber baby food (carrot and sweet potato), mix it together and sprinkle one crushed Nutriberry, hemp hearts, chia seeds, millet, and pellets on top. Then it becomes like pourage or mushy soup. Pie gobbles it up!

[@emmalynncraft9636]

Your videos always make me so exited for the day I adopt my bird 😁

[@willyandolya3741]

Eggearmuff III yay! Good luck 🦜🍀

[@aliceduanra7539]

did you end up getting one?

[@emmalynncraft9636]

Lavender Blossom Not yet, I have to wait until I move out lol...in about 5 years haha

[@aliceduanra7539]

@@emmalynncraft9636 aw, that's sad. Good luck w your future bird!

[@willyandolya3741]

Eggearmuff III by that time you will be a PRO! After watching all the vids. We are constantly learning 🦜🌴

[@errorali39]

I had a parrotlet just like yours, super cute and beautiful and feisty !! She died about couple of weeks after I got her :(

[@andrewsousa26]

great video you look beautiful i love the birds 💌

[@ab-nr6bq]

My little deamon will pick the seeds and ditch everything else, it only worked when i grinded the seeds to dust, so he started to eat the vegies, started with a higher % of grinded seeds and then lowered over time. Im still in this process, hopefully this stubborn boy will change his diet.

[@user-gu1id9tf6y]

Thank you ❤️

[@happix-mo4441]

Is this mixture good for parakeets? How do you store the unused portion?

[@scentopink]

Very informative videos, however you should consider a microphone because is difficult to hear what you are saying since you speak so fast. Love the content

[@Mari-qx8hm]

scentopink if you can’t understand something she said you can slow down the video speed

[@astonbean]

this is very helpful!

[@violet-zx4hw]

is red quinoa a safe replacement for white quinoa? i can’t wait to make this

[@bon1369]

I just made this for my birds they love it

[@willyandolya3741]

방탄 소년단 JIN LOVER cool! Did they like it??🙃

[@Billyjr876]

Will switching your bird to chop affect them in any way also are all the vegetables organic or can you just buy them normally

[@Kimmb1968]

I wonder this also

[@gmruppertable]

Instead of cuttle bone shavings for added calcium, could you use a few bits of egg shell? Caveat: Only shells of hard boiled or other cooked-in-the shell eggs so as to avoid the possibility of bacteria from raw eggs.

[@1BestCookie]

If we just started with pellets successfully should I remove the pellets when I put this out? They haven't had success with veggies yet

[@alcim7791]

Nobody: The beet: 🥛

[@agirldownunder9299]

Is this also good for budgies?

[@Turtletoots3]

What do I do if my budgies are afraid of red fruit?

[@ilovepuns140]

Try to introduce red fruits to them slowly, put some little pisces in their usual food( not too often, 3-4 times a week is ok I think, use it more as a treat)

[@kinesis4868]

How long does this last in the fridge before it goes off and gunky? About a week did u say. Great video helped me a lot

[@Kimmb1968]

Does calcium have to be balanced with phosphorus?

[@Anonymous-oy4xi]

Ok so can someone tell me should I also keep her seeds and pellets in her cage all day and add the chop in the morning then after an hour I'll take the chop out of the cage and again in the evening give him the chop and after an hour take it out is that what I'm supposed to do please someone tell me

[@Anonymous-oy4xi]

And ya when I give my bird some of the chop in the morning and after an hour take out the chop do I put it in the freezer or what?

[@s.bmusic7987]

Yep after leaving it out for an hour u can put it in the freezer

[@bobbrown1942]

Hello my friend Thank You for all of the excellent instructional videos you have produced. They are so informative, very well done. and nicely presented. The chop recipe is filled with great ideas for a healthy diet. I've learned a lot from your hard work. May I kindly offer to you just a single observation on your videos. The audio portion - your voice comes through very tinny especially in your large birdy room, not so much in the kitchen prep area but still noticeable. Please know that I am not a sound expert but before writing, I've checked the videos on several of my devices including the tv and it is consistent as described, sort of like an echo feedback. Perhaps you might try a head microphone speaking right into it possibly eliminating the large room reverberation, I really don't know but I'm sure you'll figure it out. Thank You Again for all of the hard work and great information you share with your large flock of birdy lovers. bob brown melbourne florida

[@florizelaliyaayida9745]

Flock talk :for 1 or2 birds you can make chop Me : ya no i have 7 birds

[@clarenolan5477]

Can I add uncooked lentils to the mix to soak up the moisture or do they need to be cooked first?

[@CagrhanANARcagrhan]

how should we preserve the rest? should we freeze it or any other way?

[@ummii586]

Yes! You can just freeze it 🙈 idk if you still need an answer but maybe for someone who has the same question? 🙊☺️

[@jazzy8857]

@@ummii586 do you freeze and then let it thaw each morning before giving it to them? Or thaw in the fridge overnight? I have a parrotlet and she eats so little that I’m not sure how to make the chop last/ if it’s even worth making chop at all. Thanks!

[@lilconcon5162]

Really help full

[@KaarambitCSGO]

Seeing your video after a while, nice video!

[@H.C.Q.]

You could use spinach for the calcium instead of the crunchy cuttle bone.

[@FlockTalk]

Spinach isn’t a great source of calcium because of how much oxalate it contains! Oxalate binds to calcium which makes it unavailable for the body to absorb!

[@user-gu1id9tf6y]

Good information, thank you. Could you change your microfon , please?

[@103Catherine]

can parakeets eat fresh cooked green beans

[@rosedonnapur]

Can I use frozen frught and veg from the shop

[@megsutube1815]

Thank you sooo much. I've been experimenting with chop and so far my mixtures have been too wet...I have a question on a different topic. How does your GC CONURE get along with your parrolets? I have a CG CONURE AND Parakeets. I've been thinking about getting a parrolet but I'm not sure if one would be a good fit in my flock.

[@FlockTalk]

They tolerate one another, newt is a very good boy with respecting Mia’s body language and Mia is a particularly lenient parrotlet. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend mixing a parrotlet with multiple different birds unless you have the space to potentially separate them completely (and divide your time). It’s far more likely for a parrotlet to want to have its own space than it is for them to want to share. Parrotlets are not particularly social birds, some can get along, but it’s really unlikely with the species.

[@megsutube1815]

@@FlockTalk Thank you for the info. That's what I thought. Some people are lucky to find a individual that will get along. It's not worth the gamble and I don't want to take time from my other birds, so I won't add one to my flock.

[@Mohamed_Salah_Hegazy]

Guys PLZ READ!!! today i was removing dirt on my baby budgie and I accidentally cut off his nail and it bleeded and he cried and i was extremely sad i searched and saw that i should put his leg in a cornstarch so i did that but will it ever grow back and will it affect his feeding process or something like that i have 3 baby budgies and this one is the youngest he is like 11 days old so i really need help if u know what should i do🥺🥺

[@ollie1543]

Hi, I would contact a vet if it seems to be hurting him. If you just cut off his nail, it should grow back fine! I’m not a super expert and have only had my two birds for 2 years so am still learning, but if it is a nail it should grow back just fine! :)

[@Mohamed_Salah_Hegazy]

OllieAnimates he is fine now but it didn’t grow back 😢

[@chicken5761]

Mohamed Salah it will take a while for it to grow back, if it really isn’t contact a vet

[@budgieyy]

Not to be mean, but, in no way should anyone cut an 11 day old budgies nails. I hope you meant 11 month old budgie, that would make more sense. Glad, he is better.

[@ruthsmart8252]

I know this video isn’t about bird tricks but it’s the most recent so I thought you would see it so I have 2 budgies that live in the same cage when I try to train them it’s hard because they both distract each other. when I try to have one out at a time the one inside always want to come out eventually distracts the one outside how can I stop this?

[@Anonymous-oy4xi]

And ya when I give my bird some of the chop in the morning and after an hour take out the chop do I put it in the freezer or what?

[@milliemcmullin1370]

2-3 greens (spinach, broccoli) 2 yellow-orange (yellow bell pepper, carrots) 1-2 purple-red (red bell pepper, beets)

[@beedleasmr]

Would you add some jalapenos or cayenne pepper

[@potentiallylethaldoggo6698]

i made chop for my lovebird with carrot, broccoli, cauliflower and seeds of bell pepper. is it good for him?

[@vanissaberg5824]

So for adding calcium are finely crushed boiled eggshells okay to add to the food?

[@susannemichelsen8879]

How do you keep fresh the leftover salad? My bird doesn't like leafy greens. I always waste a lot and leafy greens one cannot freeze.

[@FlockTalk]

I freeze chopped veggies if I have more than will keep in the fridge and then serve select pieces as completely fresh which are usually foods that the humans will eat before it goes off. For lettuce I also just started growing my own so you can harvest small bird doses from it without it going bad.

[@susannemichelsen8879]

@FlockTalk I made a beautiful chop which included bokchoy. I put it in the freezer, and after thawing, it wilted in minutes. I made collard greens and Radicchio with corn, apples, and cauliflower. He didn't even look at it. It's very frustrating. I have been trying for months. I can never manage to make a small batch. That's why I like your cup/spoon idea. 😊

[@FlockTalk]

Yeah the greens will almost always wilt when frozen, I still add them in to the mix but just keep some whole greens in the fridge that I take a piece off of each morning so they get the fresh crunch. Storing them with the base in water helps them stay longer, ultimately some will still end up wasted unless the people eat it though! Aside from growing it fresh I really haven’t found a good way to keep the leaves crispy for a long time!

[@susannemichelsen8879]

@FlockTalk In the morning I don't have time and he doesn't like leafy greens or greens in general. It is even a waste buying lettuce or spinach or kale. I am assuming he never got introduced to these foods as a Baby bird and 2 years of his life. He like Crunchy stuff and my baked bird cookies. Maybe I will hide more veggies in there. 😊

[@FlockTalk]

Maybe! Some birds do just take a lot of time and finessing to try new foods! I’ve spent two entire years convincing a bird to try a new food before. Sometimes they just need the excessive time!

[@patriciajacobson3217]

Is there a specific reason you peeled the turnip and carrot? Or is it a preference thing? I am slowly working on a very picky Umbrella Cockatoo who thinks "people food" is a horrible idea.

[@boolian47]

How do you make your training treats with sunflower seeds? Just crushed whole sunflower seeds or just the hearts crushed?

[@dummykun_07]

i put a lot of carrots and the chop isn't even green anymore is that ok?

[@sum182]

Maybe try putting less since you want more greens then other colours! :) Also they might just end up eating only carrots so yeah just put less carrot then greens. Figure out a good ratio of how much you want of each thing !

[@ozoumehmillicent2811]

Did you buy it online

[@thebirdflock9753]

Hi I love your Birds

[@EloisaP]

hello, thank you for the recipe, is this appropriate for budgies? and can it be frozen? thanx

[@umbreon127]

Is that dried quinoa? I have some dried Quinoa and dried farro but im not sure if my budgies and lovebird can eat it that way.

[@chompzapple8744]

I might just start adding coconut to my chop from now on

[@JamesCarneval]

At 4:11 you forgot to cut out the first time you mentioned shredded coconut, haha I just thought it was so cute, why did you want to do a second take anyway?

[@_suika_]

4:11 *

[@JamesCarneval]

@@_suika_ thanks

[@_suika_]

Np

[@silvacindy2469]

Does this recipee work for cockatiels?

[@sarahmac1537]

Do you steam the beetroot

[@yasayah3863]

why don't you add chia seed and flaxseed

[@sherrysaner7907]

Do you freeze the rest or refrigerate it? Won’t it also spoil in the fridge after a few days?

[@karlavcardoso]

About the cuttlebone, does it still work with mineral blocks?

[@tuliprose1482]

what do you do if you dont have a food processer?

[@Miidha]

The quinoa isn't cooked, right?

[@happix-mo4441]

Good question. I don't think it is, but if like to be sure. I think it's dry to help soak up the wetness.

[@aprilsage5695]

Debby M can confirm it’s dry, wet/soaked quinoa sticks together in clumps

[@jodipirelli8600]

I hope I can get an answer to this question but how do you know that your birds have trouble with the calcium and is it safe to just add a chunk of cuttlebone in there

[@FlockTalk]

Generally it’s fine to add a cuttlebone for them to munch on whenever they’d like, it’s very hard to overdose a bird on calcium because they need so much of it. You can see physical signs of deficiency through their feather and beak quality, (dryness, flakiness, weakness) otherwise your avian veterinarian can tell you if they need more through blood work!

[@incertum854]

Should I feed the bird seeds/pellets or chop?

[@ramasreedebnath658]

Good look.

[@amrixah]

Could you please recommend a cage for a cockatiel this will be my first bird and I normally go to school six hours a day. Reply with a link if you can. Hope I don’t sound rude.☺️

[@rhondathacker5814]

I have a question. Once I make this you said it can stay in the fridge for up to 2 weeks . I was wondering once I give it to my bird how long can I keep it out for him to eat before I take it away ?

[@aprilsage5695]

Rhonda Thacker about an hour 21:07 :)

[@anjalin2415]

Unfortunately I don't have a food processor. What should I do??

[@chicken5761]

You can just use a knife/scissors or for hard veggies a grater works, a food processor is a worth it buy though :)

[@punkyfeathers1639]

Do you know if Braggs liquid aminos safe for birds?

[@tt-co9ut]

How to you freeze these chops. I am eager to know. Also I do not have a food processor, can I make chops on a normal mixer?

[@ilovepuns140]

For the first question: You just want to put the chop in a container, seal it and then put it in the freezer. For the second: I think you can use a normal mixer but not for too long( because you’ll end up with paste) or you can cut the ingredients with a knife

[@rachelmayrhofer9642]

Birds can have raw sweet potato!

[@rachelmayrhofer9642]

water, fire wind, earth Yes, all birds

[@tarajh]

What did Newt say at 14:23?

[@Thelegendofortnite]

My birb is just starting to eat chop and he is seeming healthier

[@pallavideore7041]

This one is budgie or lovebird??

[@ella-nq5zt]

Do you have to feed your birds pellets? I checked my local pet shop and they didn’t have any good quality pellets I was thinking of doing mainly chop and some seeds. Btw I currently don’t have any birds but am planning to get a few budgies

[@erikalleshi7891]

Pet shops only have the easy and cheap options you can find good pellets online though, please dont give them only seeds😭

[@bereal8253]

It's been 2 years since you posted this so i dont know how relevant this is for you now, but I've been trying to find authentic research papers on bird diets and so far, the ones heavily supporting pellets and completely villianising seeds are either funded by companies producing pellets, or written by them directly. I do recommend looking into this further and not give up on seeds, they are literally what birds eat naturally. There are healthy seeds, and less nutritious seeds. Just ensure you're giving them a higher portion of healthy ones. Sadly, all the arguments against seeds provide points that are directly applied to pellets as well. I hope one day "research" will be unbiased and not just a means of expanding business, at the expense of health and wellbeing of our animals.

[@kalanthris]

Do you freeze it?

[@FlockTalk]

I don’t anymore, I make enough for a week (or try to) and make a fresh batch that’s kept in the fridge. You can freeze it though, then just leave it in the fridge overnight to thaw (microwaving would kill off some of the nutritional value)

[@kalanthris]

@@FlockTalk thx a lot!

[@jessicaconsidine9690]

I’m from Ireland and it’s very hard to find pellet here, would you have any links where I could buy some?

[@malkani3]

Amazon prime

[@basitnm]

Where did you by water feeder (purple one)

[@basitnm]

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[@ramasreedebnath658]

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