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Elegant Eclectus
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Professional science based nutrition and care advise for Eclectus parrots. Elegant Eclectus is dedicated to Eclectus parrots specifically analyzing data from around the world, combined with new research studies to educate the public for the well being of parrots in captivity. Eclectus are unlike any other species of parrot, even their anatomy and chemistry is unique to the avian world and special care must be taken to prevent: discolored feathers, wing flipping, toe tapping, plucking and barbering, uneven molts, screaming, oily feather appearance and lethargy- all of which are signs of serious illness almost always from diet. For more information on our studies, please see our Patreon page with weekly posts dedicated to this unique species. www.patreon.com/eleganteclectus
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Elegant Eclectus is a 501c3 Non profit. For hundreds of article on Eclectus health and care, as well as behind the scenes and more videos, you can visit our Patreon site: www.patreon.com/eleganteclectus
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USVI March 2023, Facility Build Update
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For hundreds of articles on diet, training, anatomy, scientific research and product reviews, you can visit of Patron Website www.patreon.com/eleganteclectus for $1/mo you get full access and can ask detailed questions. Thanks for watching!
USVI facility, December 2022
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Progress on the massive undertaking- creating a research, preservation, rehabilitation and avian rescue facility in the middle of the Caribbean. .. Spoiler alert- I will be living on site to provide 24/7 care.
The emotional state of Eclectus: How emotional pain impacts behaviour
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People tend to think of trauma as something frightening, however it may be mere exposure to human emotion to negatively impact an Ekkies ability to process information properly. Daily exposure to seemingly innocent stressors may overwhelm Eclectus, leaving them feeling upset or helpless as it is their sole duty is to provide their ‘mate’ with safety, security and sustenance. For the full articl...
Better than Pellets
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For all the info, and step by step instructions along with more science- you can visit on our Patreon site. www.patreon.com/eleganteclectus *I believe it goes without saying that you are using aluminum free baking powder for those of you following the video and not going to the full recipe on the patreon site.
Parrot Congee
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Full article on Patreon. 1/2 cup aborio rice 1/2 cup finely chopped butternut squash and sweet potato 1/4 cup leftover freeze dried chop mix 1/4 cup favorite food- in this case apples Simmer until it becomes a mush- adding water until desired texture is reached. On certain days, I serve a bit of this with the fresh chop. Freezes well in ice cube trays, never more than once a week- but a fun add...
Eclectus Daily Routine
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Free flight and free feed is paramount for Eclectus. Food is never limited and focus is put on variety and everything in moderation. This is a snapshot of a potential menu for a day- quantities are not specific. Some days it is as simple as scant 1/2 cup of chop twice a day with no skewer- or as complicated as fresh baked birdie bread. Note* when I say tablespoon, I am referring to the large sp...
Easiest Birdie Bread
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Making it as simple as possible: you create a healthy chop (which hopefully incorporates at least 20 fresh items). But your parrot is rejecting it! they dont want to try new things that could potentially save their life- nope, in stead Ekkies would rather stay on pellets, seeds and bean/sprouted pulses which are slowly killing them. Just like an addict, we need to wean them off the junk food. B...
Get your Eclectus to Eat Healthy
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Getting your Ekkie to eat healthy seems to be a challenge for most With highly publicized commercial diets (like pellets) and false truths regarding nutrition (facebook is a major culprit), it complicates things further. Ekkies raised on junk food (seeds, pellets, nuts and bean pulses/sprouted items) are difficult to convince to switch to healthy alternatives. This method creates a transitional...
Training Eclectus - Focus on Healthy Rewards
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Training a parrot isn't always a walk in the park, especially considering ekkies hypersexuality and specialized diet. Regardless of the age of the bird, motivation is key to getting (and keeping) a parrots attention. So if you are confident that you understand your parrots body language and have a good technique, now all you need the right treat- which we need to be low calorie, low fat and qui...
Eclectus Hormones Make the Best Fan
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This hormonal behaviour leaves me giggling after my total hip replacement. While this behaviour should not be condoned, he is just expressing his excitement for kisses. I would not allow this to continue- but he thinks he is very impressive ;)
Creative Singing Part 2, Eclectus with the sweetest voice
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Every morning in his sleepy cage, this little boy sings when his breakfast is being made. He gets especially excited when the microwave opens- as he knows the good stuff us on the way and really pulls out the vibrato. After that, he speaks hooman while eating breakfast. Telling his food all about the day ‘hello, ok, yummies, come here’ etc. melts my heart as I recover from surgery on this sofa ...
Elegant Eclectus, USVI Property Aug 2021
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The new facility construction is underway- but maintaining the bio diversity (sub tropical, tropical and mangroves) of the large grounds has been a very delicate process trying to maintain as much of the indigenous flora and fauna as possible while also enhancing the landscape for wildlife. The buildings are complete with Aviary, Facility, and visiting guest Casita. The serene private nature tr...
Make your Parrot go Wild for Vegetables
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Great fun for your whole family. A great way to use up the seasons harvest and for Ekkies in particular a very important food. Elegant Eclectus- completing scientific research on companion Eclectus Parrots, www.eleganteclectus.com www.patreon.com/eleganteclectus Garden: www.patreon.com/posts/gardening-for-52176099 Recipe: www.patreon.com/posts/zucchini-bread-48419467 Cargo Net: www.patreon.com/...
DIY Toy to reduce Eclectus Hormones
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DIY Toy to reduce Eclectus Hormones
Working with an Ekkie, short example
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Working with an Ekkie, short example
Working the mind and the body of Parrots
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Working the mind and the body of Parrots
Eclectus Recall training for Free Flight
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Eclectus Recall training for Free Flight
great thank you ❤❤
Can I use cake flour?
Dear lord. Exactly like my boy 😂❤
What a sweetheart :)🎉
Yes yes yes!! Thank you for posting this. Helping people to see a gentle approach works wonders
I have an air fryer how do I know it’s parrot safe, I would love to make some of the crispy pasta
Curious why we boil when it's not like that for them in nature?
j have a male eclectus but he dosn't like the vegetables i don't know how can i fix this
It is a bit more complex as it has a lot to do with the size of the chop, preparation, etc. But birds (like humans) have a natural sweet ttooth.- you can however pour a bit of puree over the food and mix together. The puree will mask much of the vegetables.There are oodles of tricks and tips on my patreon site, www.patreon.com/eleganteclectus
love your accent, fully american english until i here a little bit of russian in there.. videos are also very informative thank you
I like to grind my U2 complete nutrition pellets into a fine dust and use it as the “flour” my birdie came to us with a junk food addiction. Some weeks, all she would eat is nutriberry… homemade birdie bread has been the best transition tool and even now, she struggles with food. Fighting the good fight; together!
People told me not sugar potatoe if not cooked
Ours gets the occasional chicken bone and really enjoys it. Of course mainly veg, bird biscuits and fruit. Hard to get him to eat veg though but he is offered it every day. Plumage is very good recently. No grey feathers. Basically anything we eat, he gets a taste. Oh, but no bread or rice.
First, your home is stunning!! You’re welcome! …I share a lot of your habits with my beautiful boy, Aero…feeding, freedom etc…so kudos for being such a great mom! Just one thing I see missing, a shower perch. It suctions to the shower wall, it’s adjustable, and then you can shower with him. My boy loves to shower with me…he gets drenched too 😅
Lovely video❤
Thank you very much,
I had no idea, i picked up my 13 week old boy yesterday. Im so eager to learn more! Thankyou❤
You are very welcome. Remember to visit the patreon site for hundreds of articles, videos, scientific studies and more! Www.patreon.com/eleganteclectus There is a free membership or paid tier subscribe for as low as $1/month. If you’re new to Evlectus, the research and presentation is priceless. Cheers!
Just started following.. still workin on this?
Of course! making the big move to the phase one in a few months :)
Hey there 👋. My family and I have been taking care of an Eclectus parrot ourselves. His name is Jarvis and he’s 3 years old. I’ve been keeping up with your website and video tutorials ever since he transitioned from formula to food and I must say thank you so much for sharing such important knowledge. Unfortunately, as I’m getting ready to live on my own, I’ve decided that it’s best to find a better home for him as I fear he’ll be very lonely and neglected once I’m on my own. Knowing how intelligent these parrots are, I’m very paranoid to have him end up with a bad owner who especially doesn’t know how to prepare him the right types of foods. So I’m really struggling to figure out who to give him to. I was wondering if you possibly would be interested in taking him in or perhaps know of the right person or place. I don’t want him to end up with a breeder that’ll sell him to someone who lacks the knowledge to care for him. Thanks again for your hard work.
Hello Aseal. Yoou are very welcome, Im glad I could be of assistance. Im sorry to here about your situation- it can be a very difficult decision. Your fears are valid and echoed by many. What is your location? You can contact me directly: info@eleganteclectus.com
Thanks for your understanding. I’ll send an email with more details.
Do you feed cold ? I found that after freezing mine got watery and mushy not good for my hormonal Female any help at all with what to do in this case would be great she has been eggbound several times I’m trying everything to keep her hormonal level down
I make chop like that as well bit I usually put small portions in quart size baggies to freeze, and thaw them out to serve instead of microwave but I love ur techniques I would definitely try that method out
Thanks for the video.. I would like to inform about where to put the packing freezed fruits.. should I put it in the refrigerator or in the freezer? Thanks again
All fruit and vegetables that are chopped should go in the freezer. They have a short shelf life (spoil quickly) once chopped and left in the refrigerator. You can then take it out to defrost as needed.
Just made some! The banana makes it smell so good!
You have a nice house!
Thank you.
Take it easy!
Thank you :)
So rice is still ok to use?
So I feed all of these healthy things to my ekkie and only use pecans for trick training. Why does he still get dark feathers? They don't grow in that way, they become dark later. He is very active (free flies around the house), eats healthy and I take him outside in the sun several days a week, even in winter. I took him to 3 dfferent avian vets who didn't have a clue, but weren't willing to do blood tests on him because they said he seemed perfectly healthy. He's only 4 but he has had this problem since he was around 6 months old. Not sure what it could be.
Great question: Dark feathers have a couple causes, it always starts with improper diet. Feather weakness (which is usally the case) is caused by imbalance of nutrients. The feather grows out green, but it weakens over time and turns dark (under a microscope, it is actually near translucent like a dying leaf). The diet cant be just a mixture of 'all sorts of healthy things' it is actually pretty specific and by looking closely at the feather you can often determine the missing or overage of certain nutrients. There are hundreds of articles on the patreon site that discuss diet (as well as training, anatomy, etc). You can visit it directly www.patreon.com/eleganteclectus
@@ElegantEclectus Yes it seems like his feathers weaken over time (you can rub them off and they become brittle as well as dark). He gets carrots, snap peas, celery, capsicum (different colors of bell peppers), cucumber, blueberries (4-5) or raspberries (2-3), corn (about 10 kernels), bok choy zucchini and/or squash, 1 or 2 chickpeas a week, and the pecans for trick training, but I am going to switch to rice after seeing your video on that. Could it be from the pecans? I train him every other day with them and he usually gets a tablespoon by the end of training (he has a big routine of fetch, roll over, high five, wave, step up, basketball, putting items in a grocery cart, etc lol). Maybe I underestimated the pecans?
@@briarrose7016 A quick look at your diet and I can see it is missing numerous vitamins and minerals required for feather production. Adding the rice will only exasperate the issue as it is a neutral food which they will consume (forgoing to mush mix). Furthermore it is slowly digested which will increase regurgitation. The pecans are not the main issue, it is the main diet and likely some organ functions because of the ekkie unique crop function. I provide individual assistance to people who join the patreon site as most issues are far more deep rooted than 'just add this'.
LOL reminds me so much of mine with the tap dancing. Mine does that more when he wants to play vs mate thank goodness, but getting him out of that behavior when he was 3 was fairly annoying. He was puking on all his favorite people for a while there lol.
It is one thing omitted when people are looking to add a male ekkie to their home... The 'troublesome three' are the worst, but they rear their ugly head later in life as well. So it is great you found something that worked for you.
Thanks for the good information! Quik question when i defrost my chop it becomes all soft and wet. My ekkie dont like it that way so now i always make fresh chop for 3 days
I would consider the time you are defrosting it- I have never heard of it being ‘mushy’. Usually Ekkies enjoy a softer food, however may not like eating a balanced diet…so they may just be acting out and being picky eaters (they are professionals at that).
Amazing bird and sharing your knowledge hopefully save a few from being given the wrong diet well done keep it up u may save a bird or 2
Hello, we have two years old Electus, and I loved your this mix can you suggest me more variety of food I can make for our bird Ollie. any other suggestions in morning or evening food choices we can give it him. Thanks!!
The list is too numerous to list in comments, but what is important to not to have overages in nutrients (example: overage of vitamin c…. Most people think that citrus foods are not an option, which can’t be further from the truth - consider broccoli has more vitamin c than an orange). It is important to focus on the ratio of nutrients and ensure you don’t have anti nutrients. On the patreon website, there are hundreds of videos and articles. Membership is as little as $1.00 a month, you can cancel anytime. That way you can better understand the nuances of the diet :) www.patreon.com/Eleganteclectus
Love your channel💚How long can the bread stay in the freezer?
Thank you! It should stay good for up to 4 months :)
Just found your channel. Like this recipe and am going to try it with my umbrella cockatoo. I just adopted her 3 weeks ago and she's a very picky eater when it comes to her vegetables. No problem with her pellets though. My question is can i substitute all purpose flour with almond flour?
You would be increasing the fat and calories by an exponential level. Not appropriate for even a cockatoo (which can have more fat than Eclectus), so it is not advisable.
I want to compliment you on your commitment to the Eclectus Parrot and I hope other Ekkie companions read this and understand how valuable this information really is. You have the most accessible information on these birds than anyone (currently). I like that you back up your comments with data, and facts through personal research. Demetri (sorry if I spelled his name wrong) is your own personal "green" laboratory! What a benefit to us all!!! These birds are not "cage ornaments" and should not be treated as such. IT IS A COMMITMENT! I want to thank you for the help you have given to me and my daughter (J) recently regarding our Ekkie, Ecko :). He is still a baby (6months), and we received him in not so good shape a few weeks ago. Through your experience and guidance we feel that we are on the right track and he is responding rather quickly. In just the past few days he has become more active, more interested, and more alive. Experts come from all walks of life. Such people are not just borne from "specializing in the field", but from passion for any given subject/interest. Your passion and care for this amazing species of parrot is glaringly apparent, and helps us all to give our feathered buddies better care. Keep up the good work, and I hope your recovery from surgery is going as planned. Anyone out there with an Ekkie (or other companion bird(s)), sign up for the Patreon level with EE and you will not be disappointed! No I am not paid to say this. Ms. A my best to you and keep up the good work. You are leaving an indelible mark on the world (how many people can say that?!). Thank you for the work that you do!!!!
How is the noise level of a male ekkie? Also will there be a difference if I handfeed the ekkie myself vs getting them fully weaned? I have no experience hand feeding, but the breeder said it will help with our bonding and that he will give me a care guide. But I'm super hesitant and I don't think he should release a young bird to someone who doesn't know how to handfeed! Love love your vids will support your patreon!
Are you comparing the noise level to male versus female? or to other species of parrots? Male Eclectus are going to be louder than females- it is in their nature to communicate often with the rest of the flock, while females spend most of the year in the nest. The amount of vocalization depends on the home environment and the mental and physical health of the bird so it can drastically vary... If comparing to other medium sized big bodied birds (amazons or afircan greys) I have found them to be comparable, maybe slightly more quiet- but again there are so many variables. I have both hand fed, and received weaned birds. When breeders make statements like that, it is most often than not because they dont want to go through the long, expensive and somewhat dangerous process of weaning. Weaning Eclectus is emotionally taxing in many cases as you need to closely monitor the weight- and with your attachment level (and their personalities) they will play you like a fiddle! There is no proper commercial hand rearing formula for ekkies, so it is important that they are weaned as soon as possible which can be difficult with that level of attachment. However many fear they will be weaned onto pellets (which are not appropriate for ekkies- especially the young ones). I would say that a higher rate of clients who finished the hand feeding and rearing have had behavioural implications (like screaming, fussy eaters, and unhealthy attachments to where they develop self mutilation from separation issues). Ekkies will by nature bond to their owner very quickly if they are given the proper care- especially males. So the idea that it will 'strengthen your bond' especially for Ekkies seems to be like a way of getting money quicker... however on the other hand, (if you are willing to not go to work), you can control what items they are weaned on- if you are willing to potentially create some behavioural issues that need to be addressed early on.
Love this video! I’m going to try and make this for my eckie. But instead of the palm oil, can you use dates ?
Palm oil is to grease the pan- so no. Palm oil could be substituted with another oil (just not coconut).
Hi im confused. Do you have to steam the veggies before cutting? No need to put them all in a food processor? Were your veggies raw or cooked when you chopped? Saw some videos of people putting them in food processors before offering to the birds.
Hell, if you cook quite often, you will find out that streaming before chopping is nearly impossible and it would smash instead of slice. Steaming is the process that breaks down the fibers in heavier root vegetables- but the same molecular action is achieved when a vegetable is frozen and then defrosted. So I often skip that step. Some people use a food processor, but I find that means you can not freeze the food on the sheet pan, and freeze in bags individually. Instead your end up with a block of frozen mess that is impossible to portion out and defrost.
@@ElegantEclectus I guess what I meant to ask is, is it ok to feed raw vegetables? I read the comments and you mentioned you microwave to thaw, so I guess that cooks them already. Thank you.
@@thenaturelensph yes. You can feed raw vegetables.
And what about chia seeds?
That is a great question that is not often spoken about! Chia seeds are notorious for the gel they form when exposed to water. They actually absorb 10 times their weight in water. Ekkies have a unique anatomy, in which they need soluble fiber and high water content to digest properly. When chia seeds are ingested dry- they can actually create a crop dysfunction and make your Eclectus very sick (both short term and long term). When chia seeds are ingested wet, the fiber alone is the type we need to be very cautious about- as they are difficult to digest and cause a hyper-abosrbtion of nutrients. In summary- chia seeds should not be fed to eclectus.
Just found your channel and adopted a 7 month old male Ekkie last month (I had one over 15 yrs ago and tragically lost him when he accidentally flew away). Is buckwheat groats, wheat berries and lentils (soaked and cooked) healthy for them?? I thought I had an idea about healthy diet (I did a lot of research in the early 2000’s) but apparently I still have a lot to learn!!
Hello, Buckwheat, Groats, and wheat berries should be kept to a minimum as they type of fiber they contain can significantly slow digestion and lead to health complications. Lentils can also be added to the diet, but in strict moderation as they are a anti-nutrient (they slow the absorption of other nutrients), contain digestive irritating compounds, and are a incomplete protein. Because of their palatablility, you will find that they will eat lentils and forgo other more balanced food choices- leaving the diet with missing elements.
@@ElegantEclectus Thank you - I did notice he seemed to love the lentils… and I stopped adding it into his mix… thank you for the confirmation - I DO have a lot to learn!!
@@erivynn2089 My pleasure. You should consider joining Elegant Eclectus, for a $1 a month, you get access to hundreds of DIY, product reviews, nutrition and health articles, research studies and more! you should check it out at www.patreon.com/eleganteclectus
So would you take a range of singular items from your eclectuses diet that would be considered healthy in larger amounts? (Ie low fat content and tiny portions because I don’t want to over feed but I plan to train daily at least an hour) and use it for training in place of where you would offer it in their regular feed plate? Perhaps if I offer it to him in a mixed handful and see what he chooses first a few times till you find his favourite then use that as the training reward? Maybe I will eliminate that from the selection once I know it’s his favourite and make him choose 2 more things via the process of elimination so I know what I can use to mix it up and keep him growing bored of that treat… then remove that from what I would feed him per day without training? or am I overthinking this?
Rexx, Ekkies are notoriously picky eaters- feeding their favorites often will result in overages of certain nutrients. 'Offering' is not something I like the idea of- by dictionary spelling of the term (otherwise they will always choose the favorite). - sorry, pressed 'enter' too fast. You will find that training 1 hr a day, is very difficult with this species. Keeping their attention, while dealing with hormones can pose a challenge. Best to get some freeze dried fruit and veggies- when they have completed a task- reward them not 'choose' from an 'offering'. Does that make sense? treats should be such a small portion of the total diet in Ekkies compared to other species.
The other issue- if not using something neutral like cooked/cooled rice- you can prevent the uptake of more important items, and limit their appetite for a balanced diet.
Ok cool thanks
today i went to the farmers market, i bought everything except the plantains and jackfruit all for $17 now to chopping and using your incredible technique the pair of eclectus will definitely enjoy the next months diet thank so much
That is fantastic! enjoy the reward (all of you)
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I prefer science backed stuff i question the entire system must have facts evidence along with good old common sense. I just ordered a Ninja air fryer, on e bay it’s good as new, the handle was broken but fixed so it was listed as refurbished but i was determined with the little money i had that was going to make it happen, it’s pretty cool it looks more like a toaster oven style but it’s a ninja air fryer, I also ordered the plant based take out containers and am gathering stuff to make my babies fun foraging toys i got the chop sticks just need nice flours and the red pasta, I go over and above to make sure my birds and yorkies have the best life with natural sunlight and full spectrum lighting lots of one on one training sessions cuddle time now i’m baking the burst bread! thx again so glad so I found u
exceptional advice you’re a great teacher!
Thank you so much. Im aware I am a bit clinical- so I appreciate your kind words.
that looks scrumptious i can eat it with them thank you how cool to live in hong kong your accent is very neat too i lived in stuttgart with my military kid but my main home is here in roseville california
Thank you. I have lived all over the world- asia to the middle east, americas, Caribbean- I appreciate all of it as it has taught me valuable lessons- and instilled useful info!
Glad you came into his life to help heal his liver problems thanks
2:04 i grow lemon grass seeds n the front yard!!! yay!!! so excited to make my guys this!!!
thanks for correcting (quite effectively with style class and to the point backed up with facts) the ignorant unintelligent uninformed bird brains out there. Smh
I grow many varieties of chilis my birds love when I add them, i am so lucky to live near Denios farmers market i can get a case of mangoes on sunday’s at 3pm i just love when these deals are available the gricery store are very expensive
3:08 i have such disdain for incorrect spelling. lol Glad i’m not the only 1. hee hee
2:20 do you know how my ears perked up when you said “red palm oil”? I have been studying the uses of unrefined red palm kernel oil for several years, I am so happy I have found you and your fun delicious perfect foods and recipes techniques for freezing storing i love my pair abd have tried so many different recipes pellets seeds spend a ton of money but never felt that I was doing the right amounts, all your hard work doing the micros etc man you really have made me happy as a lark. my butch and cheela will be grateful to you just as I am thank you dear i really want you to know how thrilled I am right now
super helpful abd exactly what i’ve been looking for thank you 🙏
You are welcome