Holistic Parrot Nutrition: Foundations Course

Description

Most parrots are slowly starving — not from lack of
food, but from lack of the right food.

Seed-based diets, well-intentioned but nutritionally
incomplete, are the single most common cause of
premature death, chronic illness and poor quality of
life in captive parrots worldwide. Vitamin A deficiency.
Fatty liver disease. Metabolic bone disease. Feather
destruction. Chronic respiratory infections. All of
these conditions have a significant nutritional
component — and all of them are largely preventable
through diet.

Holistic Parrot Nutrition: Foundations is the only
course of its kind — combining comprehensive
nutritional science with practical whole-food feeding
strategies, species-specific guidance and a built-in
nutritional assessment tool that no other course
offers.

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Module 1 — Why Nutrition Matters More Than You Think
Understand why seed-based diets are silently harming
your bird, what the five most critical nutritional
deficiencies look like in practice, and how to read
your parrot’s body as a nutritional map.

Module 2 — Parrot Nutrition Science Made Simple
Master the fat-soluble vitamins, B-complex, calcium
and phosphorus balance, omega fatty acids, protein
quality and the amino acids that determine whether
your bird’s feathers are built to last.

Module 3 — Understanding Your Species
Species-specific nutritional guidance for African
Greys, Eclectus, Macaws, Cockatoos, Amazons,
Cockatiels, Conures, Lorikeets, Lovebirds, Ringnecks
and more — because a one-size-fits-all approach
does not work in avian nutrition.

Module 4 — Building the Perfect Chop
Learn the art and science of chop — the batch-cooked
whole-food mixture that delivers consistent
nutritional variety every single day. Includes
seasonal frameworks, prep and storage guidance and
strategies for introducing chop to the most
resistant birds.

Module 5 — Sprouts, Herbs and Living Foods
A complete sprouting guide, the 15 safest and most
beneficial herbs for parrots with their specific
therapeutic properties, herbal teas and broths for
hydration support, and fermented foods for gut
microbiome health.

Module 6 — What to Avoid and Why
The definitive toxic foods list with mechanisms
explained, hidden dangers in processed foods and
additives, the pellet debate addressed honestly,
and the truth about seeds and nuts — including
how much is too much.

Module 7 — Nutrition for Life Stages and Health
Conditions
Tailored nutritional guidance for weaning, breeding,
moult, senior birds, feather plucking, liver disease,
kidney conditions and respiratory infections.

Module 8 — Putting It All Together
Build your bird’s personalised nutrition plan, learn
how to use the Avian Nutritional Gap Analyser
effectively, develop critical evaluation skills for
new nutrition information and know exactly when to
seek professional support.

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WHAT MAKES THIS COURSE DIFFERENT

🦜 Built-in practical tool — the Avian Nutritional
Gap Analyser is included as the course’s practical
assessment component. No other parrot nutrition
course offers this.

🌿 Written by a qualified practitioner — not a
blogger or enthusiast. Jolandie Koen holds
certifications as a Holistic Animal Practitioner,
Pet Nutritionist, Animal Aromatherapy Specialist
and Emotional & Wellness Advisor.

📋 Species-specific — dedicated guidance for 12+
parrot species covering their unique physiological
needs, not generic advice applied to every bird.

🎓 Certificate of Completion — awarded after
passing all 8 module assessments at 80% or above.

🌍 Available worldwide — self-paced, instant
access, lifetime access.

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COURSE DETAILS

Format: 8 modules · 38 lessons · 80 quiz questions
Delivery: Self-paced online course
Access: Lifetime — study at your own pace
Assessment: 80% passing grade per module
Certificate: Yes — upon course completion
Language: English
Availability: Worldwide

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THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU IF:

✔ Your parrot is on a seed-heavy diet and you know
it needs to change
✔ You want to understand the science behind what
your bird actually needs
✔ You have a species with specific nutritional
requirements — African Grey, Eclectus, Macaw
or Cockatoo
✔ Your bird is experiencing feather issues,
chronic illness or poor condition
✔ You want practical, implementable strategies
not just theory
✔ You want a certificate that demonstrates your
commitment to your bird’s health

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“A righteous man cares for the needs of his
animal.” — Proverbs 12:10

Rooted in Nature. Raised with Love.
— Jolandie Koen, The Holistic Pet