The author spent almost ten years consulting with veteranarians and doing hnads-on research to compose the 150 healthy and original recipes in this book. Poor nutrition is the #1 cause of illness and death in companion birds. According to the American Veterinary Medical Associations U.S Pet Ownership and Demographic Sourcebook for 2002, birds, are owned as pets by 4.6% of all houseeholds, and there are more than 10 million birds owned as pets in the US. This book is practically the nly one of its kind and is the first one to bring together a nutritional guide and a collection of recipes that are both nourishing and easy to make. The recipes provided are appropriate for almost all species of pet birds.

Choosing the right diet for your parrot is crucial to its overall health... The right diet can have a massive impact on your bird's overall health and improve their quality of life significantly. This book takes you through various topics with the most up-to-date information on avian nutrition and points out some important facts that every parrot owner should be aware of. Dr Karen Becker, DVM, explains the importance of feeding your pet bird a species-appropriate diet, and why it is best to closely mimic a bird's native diet and include an abundance of fresh, live, whole foods. Dr Jamie Abete, DVM, helps you understand why some veterinarians can be reluctant to recommend fresh foods. She walks you through the dietary needs of certain species of birds such as macaws, lorikeets and lories, eclectus, as well as explaining how important is to keep your parrot's gut bacteria in balance and the effects of supplementation with probiotics. Dr Stephanie Lamb, DVM, explains the importance of protein in your bird's diet, and how feather disorders are linked to a parrot's inappropriate diet. She describes the essentials of plant oils, why different vitamins and minerals are required in a bird's diet to ensure adequate health and longevity, and helps you understand the implications for any deficiencies and excess. Learn more about feeding fruits to your birds. Discover the nutrition profiles of parrot-safe nuts, grains, seeds, legumes and edible flowers in a handy nutrition list. Power up your bird's bowl with soaked and sprouted seeds and grains, and discover how to grow your own microgreens. All this is complemented with over 30 wholesome recipes that are both quick and easy to make, so you don't have to spend too much time in the kitchen. Preparing, deliciously healthy foods for your bird has never been easier!

More than 170 recipes for chicken, eggs, turkey, duck, goose, and small birds, plus proper storage, handling and preparation.

Seeds and pellets are not adequate for most pet birds; a well-balanced diet will increase the health, happiness, and lifespan of these beautiful, intelligent and long-lived creatures. It is important to introduce variety into your bird's diet, and this cookbook will help you do just that. Sections include potato and starch recipes, vegetables, entrees for you and your bird and -- of course -- treats.

Easily structured seven-day meal planner that will teach you how to prepare fresh, nutritious and diverse meals for your pet bird; show you step by step how to grow sprouted grains, seeds and legumes; and help you understand the health benefits of soaking nuts and grains for your bird.

Avian experts continue to see poor nutrition as the cause for many serious illnesses, even death, in parrots. This book offers articles from experts on the importance of raw, whole foods, the nutritional powerhouse of soaking and sprouting, avian teas, safe and toxic foods, pellets: pros and cons, a nutritional list, and over 60 healthy recipes.

Easy-to-make, nourishing recipes for your backyard feathered friends! With just a little suet, some sand, kitchen scraps, and some inexpensive seeds and grains, you can whip up an enormous variety of delights for attracting and feeding birds. This handy little recipe book also features tips on birdhouses and nesting, birdbaths and seasonal feeding, as well as the best arrangement for your feeding stations. Combining the recipes from the popular classics My Recipes Are for the Birds and More of My Recipes Are for the Birds, fully updated and revised, this new edition is an essential guide for all those who take delight in opening their backyards to a large, colorful, and musical segment of the natural world.

Who says Chicken Can Only be Enjoyed One Way? You're now viewing one of the most hilarious gifts you'll find this Christmas season for adults! I introduce to you... Dirty, Dirty Bird! A funny chicken cookbook that will have all your guests left wanting more because who knows the best way to enjoy chicken better than you? That's right... no one. If you are open-minded about giving perhaps the funniest and best gift at the Christmas party then these books could be just what you are looking for! These 50 Chicken recipes will keep you satisfied all winter long and into spring when the birds start chirping and the flowers start to blossom! Even Santa's lovin' it!

As an affordable, delicious, and nutritious protein, poultry is a staple of a modern global diet that transcends continents and cultures. Chicken Noodle Soup, Buffalo Wings, Duck à'Orange, and Partridge Escabeche are just the beginning of a long list of exciting possibilities. From the most popular birds -- chicken and turkey -- to small birds like quail, pheasant, and squab, Culinary Birds offers more than 170 savory ways to enjoy poultry. With all the options out there, choosing the healthiest, most flavorful birds can be confusing. Because it is important to know where your bird comes from, Culinary Birds provides a brief history of poultry, the rise of factory farms, and the progression of the sustainability movement. From "free range" to "pasture raised," from "air-chilled" to "water-chilled" award-winning chef John Ash and culinary author James Fraioli determine the "best" birds you can buy for your health and for your palate. Beautiful full-color photographs accompany many of the recipes. With information on proper handling, storage, and various preparation methods, along with helpful charts, sidebars, and how-to photographs, Culinary Birds truly is the ultimate poultry cookbook.

Fifty-Six Fun, Fast, and Delicious Recipes from Kid Chefs for the Whole Family to Enjoy Together! As part of former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Campaign, the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge invited kids across the United States to submit their own tasty, healthy, and creative lunch recipes. For five years, winners were chosen from all fifty states, as well as each of the territories and the District of Columbia, to create delicious and distinctive cookbooks full of nutritious, kid-tested and kid-approved lunchtime meals. Now, The Healthy Lunchtime Cookbook brings you fifty-six of the best Healthy Lunchtime Challenge Recipes from kid chefs around the country. In these bright pages with full-color photographs, you’ll find terrific recipes for a variety of kid-favorite foods, including American Flag Ravioli, Watermelon Salad, and West Wing Chicken with Secret Service Noodles! Every recipe has been designed to be budget-friendly, healthy, fun, and delicious for kids and adults, so they’re sure to be hits with everyone. Introduced with letters from former First Lady Michelle Obama and award-winning chef Rachael Ray, The Healthy Lunchtime Cookbook features creative and kid-friendly recipes such as: Green Chicken Wrap and Fruit-tacular Salad Korean Lentil Patties Carolina Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa Tex-Mex Veg-Head Lasagna Super Stuffed Squash Veggie-Packed Indian Lentils And many more!