In this episode, I sit down with biologist, Presidential Award-winning educator, and avian nutrition expert Dr. Jason Crean, Lead Formulator at Biodiversity Bird Blends and one of the most respected voices in companion parrot nutrition in North America! We cover everything from wild diet ecology and bioavailability to herbal teas, bee pollen, hormones, and the mineral questions every parront is Googling at night.👀Episode Highlights:Why whole food diversity is what parrots are biologically built forParrot Nutrition variety and what that includes Why are parrots eating clay in the wild, and what does the science showWhy do parrots eat avocado in the wild?Mini lecture on the avian digestion systemBee pollen for parrots — is it good for parrots?Grit, cuttlebone, and seashells — what's safe and what your bird actually needsWhat to do during hormone season (SPRING!!)Herbal teas for birds: the science behind them and Dr. Crean's Hormone Homeostasis blendSpecial Guest: 👉🏼 Dr. Jason Crean — Biologist, Avian Nutrition Consultant & Lead Formulator at Biodiversity Bird Blends"Birds in the wild are surviving largely; the wild is a really rough place, we romanticize it." — Dr. Jason CreanLinks & Resources:Team Thrive! Nutrition Platform: www.drcrean.com/beaks-bird-house-thriveBiodiversity Bird Blends: www.biobirdblends.comInstagram: @drjasoncrean | Facebook: Avian Raw Whole Food Nutrition 🎥 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/poodlesandparrots🦜 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparrotpodcast/ 🦜🐾 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poodlesandparrots/ 🥦 Freebies & EBOOKS: https://poodlesandparrots.com/products💻 Helpful Blogs: https://poodlesandparrots.com/ 📌 Pinterest: pinterest.com/poodlesandparrots