NUTRITION & DIET
What We Feed at Little Loud Soul
We believe good nutrition starts with variety. The birds in our care come to us with different backgrounds, preferences, and nutritional needs, so every bowl may look a little different. Here’s a look at the foods we use at Little Loud Soul and how they fit into our feeding routine.
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What's in Our Bowls?
There isn’t one food that makes up our entire feeding routine. We use a combination of quality pellets, fresh foods, grains, legumes, and other appropriate foods to provide variety based on each bird’s individual needs.
🥣 Pellets
A quality formulated pellet provides a nutritional foundation for many of the birds in our care. The specific pellet may vary depending on the individual bird and their needs.
🥕 Fresh Chop
We regularly offer a rotating variety of vegetables, leafy greens, grains, legumes, herbs, and other bird-safe fresh foods.
🌾 Cooked & Dry Mixes
We use appropriate grain, vegetable, pasta, and legume-based mixes to add additional textures and variety to our birds’ meals.
🌰 Seeds, Nuts & Extras
Seeds, nuts, and other favorites have a place too. We use them appropriately for treats, training, foraging, enrichment, or as part of an individual bird’s diet.
A FRESH START
Every bird that comes into our care has a different history, and many arrive eating diets that may not meet their long-term nutritional needs. While they’re with us, we work to gradually transition them toward a balanced, varied diet using quality pellets, fresh foods, and other appropriate options. We take things at the bird’s pace, making sure they continue eating while learning to recognize and enjoy healthier foods.
Pellets We Trust & Use
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Harrison's
Formulated nutrition with options for different dietary needs.
TOPS
Whole-food pellets made with simple, recognizable ingredients.
Roudybush
Balanced everyday pellets available in a variety of sizes and formulas.
Mixes & Extras We Use
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Biodiversity
Whole-food pellets made with simple, recognizable ingredients.
Bird Street Bistro
Cooked whole-food mixes we can use to add grains, vegetables, legumes, and variety.
Goldenfeast
Flavorful blends that add variety, texture, and enrichment to the bowl.
LITTLE LOUD SOUL TIP
Don’t be afraid to try a different pellet size if your bird isn’t interested in the one you’re offering. Sometimes changing the shape or size makes a surprisingly big difference.
Our Fresh Chop
Fresh chop is a regular part of the feeding routine at Little Loud Soul. We prepare a colorful mix of bird-safe vegetables, leafy greens, grains, legumes, herbs, sprouts, and other fresh ingredients, rotating what we use to provide plenty of variety. Every batch may look a little different, and that’s the point! Offering different colors, flavors, and textures helps keep mealtime interesting while giving our birds the opportunity to explore and enjoy a wide range of nutritious foods.
Treats, Training & Foraging
Not everything we offer has to be part of the main meal.
Seeds, nuts, and other high-value foods can be incredibly useful for training, building trust, encouraging foraging, and providing enrichment. We choose treats based on the individual bird and use them as part of the bigger picture rather than labeling individual foods as simply “good” or “bad.”
Walnuts • Almonds • Pistachios • Pumpkin Seeds • Sunflower Seeds • Other Bird Favorites
THE BEST PELLET IS ONE YOUR BIRD WILL ACTUALLY EAT!
We have brands we trust, but we’re also realistic. Some birds come to us after eating the same food for many years and won’t immediately accept something new. Our goal is to safely transition each bird toward a healthier, balanced diet, not force a sudden change.
Pellets: Choosing the Right One for Your Bird
IMPORTANT: EVERY BIRD IS AN INDIVIDUAL
What you see here is what we use at Little Loud Soul, not a prescription for every parrot. Diets may be adjusted based on species, age, health, weight, previous diet, veterinary recommendations, and the needs of the individual bird.
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Get a broader look at pellets, fresh foods, treats, and variety as part of a balanced diet.
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Explore fresh ingredients, chop preparation, storage, and ways to encourage your bird to try new foods.
Educational Disclaimer
The information provided by Little Loud Soul Bird Rescue is intended for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for veterinary care. Every bird is different. Always consult a qualified avian veterinarian regarding your bird’s individual health and nutritional needs.