Hello All,

I was wondering about feeding Harrison's pellets to Hyacinths. I've read in several places that the protein levels in those pellets are too high for Hys, but of course on Harrison's site, it says this isn't an issue. I've fed Harrison's to my Cockatiel for almost 6 years and he loves it. But I was wondering if it will be the right food for my Hyacinth when he/she arrives.

For you Hyacinth owners out there, do you feed Harrison's as a part of your bird's diet? If so, what percentage of their diet does it make up?

Thank you in advance for your help

Emily, A Soon to Be Hyacinth Mommy

Emily,
I don't have a Hy, so I don't know the anwer to your question. I hope someone will jump in that has information on this.

How exciting that you are getting a Hy. When is your baby coming home?

I hope someone has some information too! Message boards seem to be my only hope of finding any information. Even people at bird stores here don't know a whole lot about hyacinths in specific. Which is undestandable, but a little frustrating.

My baby doesn't come home till January. I just put the deposit down last month. I get to meet him/her for the first time next month I am VERY excited!

picture pictures please...........lolol

Oh you bet! I should have a bunch to share in about a month You'll be begging for me to stop, haha!

We feed our Hys a few Harrison pellets (1 tablespoon) in addition to a fresh fruit and vegetables, birdie bread, mac nuts (4 - 6 per day), Volkman Parrot Treat mix, and occasionally pasta/rice mix. We use whole wheat cereal squares and Lafeber's Nutri=Berries as foraging treats.

Thank you so much for the help! Sounds like a really fun diet! Where do you get your macadamia nuts? Do you ever give them coconuts at all?

That is so exciting that you are going to meet your baby soon. I can not wait to hear about it. Please let us know when you go.

We get ours from Gold Crown Macadamia Association in Escondido, CA. I buy the premium 50 lbs including shipping is $237. Their number is 1-800-344-6887 or you can go online.

WOW! I'm sure glad Ollie is happy to settle for just almonds!