Mr. Maggie's Egg Stuff!

A healthy variation of egg food. This is made for pet birds such as cockatiels and other parrots. It is especially good for nesting birds.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 7 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup rolled oats
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (Optional)
• 1 large carrot, grated
• 6 unpeeled hard-cooked eggs, mashed
• 1 (4.5 ounce) jar baby food, fruit and vegetable mix
• 1 apple, grated
• 1/4 cup fruit pellets for cockatiels (from pet store)
• 2 tablespoons bird seed mix
• ¼ cup apple juice, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix eggs with their shells, baby food, carrot, apple, oats, fruit pellets, bird seed mix, and cinnamon in a large bowl until combined. Add apple juice as needed to make a thick paste.

Step 2

Shape egg mixture into 24 individual balls and place on a baking sheet. Freeze for 1 hour, transfer to zip-top plastic bags, and return to the freezer.

Step 3

Defrost balls in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours before feeding.