The Alaska Bird Club: From the Kitchen

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Calendar:

2024

TUE, OCT 1, 2024
Educational Meeting
7-9PM (Zoom)

SAT, OCT 26, 2024
Board Meeting, 5-7PM (Zoom)

TUE, NOV 5, 2024
Educational Meeting
7-9PM (Zoom)

SUN, NOV 17, 2024
Mitzvah Mall, Noon-3pm, Congregation Beth Sholom, 7525 E Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage

SAT, NOV 23, 2024
Board Meeting, 5-7PM (Zoom)

TUE, DEC 3, 2024
Holiday Potluck AND Board Elections
(In-person and Zoom)

SAT, DEC 28, 2024
Board Meeting, 5-7PM (Zoom)

2025

TUE, JAN 7, 2025
Educational Meeting
(Zoom)7-9PM

SAT, JAN 25, 2025
Board Meeting, 5-7PM (Zoom)

TUE, FEB 4, 2025
Educational Meeting
7-9PM (Zoom)

SAT, FEB 22, 2025
Board Meeting, 5-7PM (Zoom)

TUE, MAR 4, 2025
Educational Meeting
7-9PM (In-person and Zoom)

SAT, MAR 22, 2025
Board Meeting, 5-7PM (Zoom)

TUE, APR 1, 2025
Educational Meeting
7-9PM (Zoom)

SAT, APR 26, 2025
Board Meeting, 5-7PM (Zoom)

TUE, MAY 6, 2025
Educational Meeting
7-9PM (Zoom)

SAT, MAY 17, 2025
"Reading Rendezvous" on the Loussac Library lawn 12-4pm

SAT, MAY 24, 2025
Board Meeting, 5-7PM (Zoom)

TUE, JUN 3, 2025
NO EDUCATIONAL MEETING UNTIL AUGUST 1

SAT, JUN 21, 2025
Board Meeting, 5-7PM (Zoom)

SAT, JUN 21, 2025
Bird Club Picnic, Abbott Park, 11AM-3PM
CLICK HERE

TUE, JUL 1, 2025
NO EDUCATIONAL MEETING UNTIL AUGUST 5

SAT, JUL 26, 2025
Board Meeting, 5-7PM

TUE, AUG 5, 2025
Educational Meeting
7-9PM

SAT, AUG 23, 2025
Board Meeting, 5-7PM (Zoom)

TUE, SEP 2, 2025
Educational Meeting
7-9PM (In-person and Zoom)

SAT, SEP 27, 2025
Board Meeting, 5-7PM (Zoom)

TUE, OCT 7, 2025
Educational Meeting
7-9PM (Zoom)

From the Kitchen
The Kitchen • Recipes

Welcome to the Kitchen! Here you will find all sorts of tasty treats, meals, and desserts for you and your feathered companions! A lot of bird recipes can also be eaten by, and are good for, humans...with a few modifications. Feel free to experiment with these recipes, add and subtract ingredients and ingredient proportions, and keep trying new things till you find what your bird likes.

If you have any recipes you would like to share, e-mail them to akbirdclub@yahoo.com and we'll get them posted right away!

Some things to consider before you start cooking for your bird

Always use human-grade ingredients to avoid unhealthy preservatives and deadly molds. The best source for many of these ingredients is at health food stores.
Never use non-stick or Teflon® pans and other cookware if your bird lives inside the house. Fumes emitted from these pots and pans when they are heated can be deadly to birds.
Wash all fruits, vegetables and egg shells before use.
Check nuts for mold before giving them to your bird.
Fresh foods are healthier then frozen.
Try to use low-sodium and low or sugar-free ingredients. Also avoid food dyes which can be toxic.
Avoid sulfite-treated dry foods.
Birds are lactose intolerant, so avoid feeding them dairy products that haven't been cooked or baked.
Remove any wet foods from the cage after one to two hours (or sooner in warmer climates) to avoid bacteria and fungal growth.
Always provide lots of fresh water as well as some pelleted food. Remember, all-natural pellets (or seed mixes in the case of Cockatiels and certain other small birds) are the base of any bird diet. Theses recipes are supplements and treats only.

Watch out for the following foods and ingredients!

The following items may be toxic or generally unhealthy for your birds. Avoid using them in your recipes!

CHOCOLATE

AVOCADO

CAFFEINE

SPINACH

EGGPLANT

APPLE SEEDS

FRUIT PITS

MAYONNAISE

RHUBARB

ALCOHOL

EXCESS SUGAR OR FATS

The Alaska Bird Club • P.O. Box 101825 • Anchorage AK 99510
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