Your lovebirds probably get tired of the same old bird feed and pellets in their bowls. Every now and then, it’s nice to spruce things up with a new item on the menu. If you’re feeling crafty and creative, get into the kitchen to try out one of these fabulous DIY treats.
Just keep in mind that none of these treats are a meal replacement, and you should portion them correctly. With that in mind, let’s explore together.
The 11 DIY Treats Your Lovebird Will Love
1. Easiest Lovebird Treats
Roasted Pumpkin Seed Treat for Lovebirds
Roasted pumpkin seeds are a healthy treat for your lovebirds. In under 10 minutes, you can have a tasty snack that won’t disrupt your bird’s diet or hurt your wallet. You and your lovebirds will love this recipe!
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Prep Time 2 minsCook Time 8 minsTotal Time 10 mins
EquipmentBaking sheet Ingredients 2 cups pumpkin seeds rinsed & dried1 teaspoon vegetable oil Instructions Preheat your oven to 375 F.Lightly oil a baking sheet with vegetable oil.Spread your rinsed and dried pumpkin seeds in a single layer on the sheet.Bake for 8 minutes, stirring once, until the seeds are lightly browned and crispy.
- How to Make Healthy Bird Treats at Home (All Birds)
Check Instructions HereIn this video tutorial on YouTube, you can learn exactly how to make tasty birdie balls for the lovebird in your life. The recipe is easy, and the process is just as smooth. You just toss together a few items and let your lovebird go to town.
You just need the following ingredients:
Roasted Pumpkin Seed Treat for Lovebirds
Roasted pumpkin seeds are a healthy treat for your lovebirds. In under 10 minutes, you can have a tasty snack that won’t disrupt your bird’s diet or hurt your wallet. You and your lovebirds will love this recipe!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 2 minsCook Time 8 minsTotal Time 10 mins
EquipmentBaking sheet
Ingredients 2 cups pumpkin seeds rinsed & dried1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Instructions Preheat your oven to 375 F.Lightly oil a baking sheet with vegetable oil.Spread your rinsed and dried pumpkin seeds in a single layer on the sheet.Bake for 8 minutes, stirring once, until the seeds are lightly browned and crispy.
Check Instructions Here
In this video tutorial on YouTube, you can learn exactly how to make tasty birdie balls for the lovebird in your life. The recipe is easy, and the process is just as smooth. You just toss together a few items and let your lovebird go to town.
Ingredients
Birdseed
Oats
Flour
Millet
Flour
Oats
Honey
Once you mix the basics, you can allow them to set up before serving.
Birdseed
Oats
Flour
Millet
Flour
Oats
Honey
- Birdseed
- Oats
- Flour
- Millet
- Flour
- Oats
- Honey
- Microwave Birdy Bread Cones
Check Instructions HereThese simple microwaveable bread cones are ideal snacks for the lovebirds in your life—unless, of course, they’re a little picky. This special treat is for occasional eating only, so don’t let their begging increase their dietary limits.
Gather these ingredients ahead of time:
These simple microwaveable bread cones are ideal snacks for the lovebirds in your life—unless, of course, they’re a little picky. This special treat is for occasional eating only, so don’t let their begging increase their dietary limits.
Ingredients
Raisins
Egg
Applesauce
Jiffy corn mix
Ice cream cone
The total prep time for this snack is 10 minutes. Then, it’s ready to eat (once it cools, of course). Once you whip up all the ingredients, you microwave for 30 seconds.
Raisins
Egg
Applesauce
Jiffy corn mix
Ice cream cone
- Raisins
- Egg
- Applesauce
- Jiffy corn mix
- Ice cream cone
- DIY Easy Bird Treats
Check Instructions HereThese homemade treats are delicious and straightforward for your birdies—only requiring a microwave for making. The short YouTube video shows you how to gather your ingredients to make these little bars. You can take birdseed and any other favorites you wish.
Here are the ingredients you need:
These homemade treats are delicious and straightforward for your birdies—only requiring a microwave for making. The short YouTube video shows you how to gather your ingredients to make these little bars. You can take birdseed and any other favorites you wish.
Ingredients
Birdseed
Bird treats
Dried fruit
Flaxseed
Flour
Water
Honey
After a few seconds in the microwave and some time to cool down—viola. You have birdie bars to keep for days.
Birdseed
Bird treats
Dried fruit
Flaxseed
Flour
Water
Honey
- Birdseed
- Bird treats
- Dried fruit
- Flaxseed
- Flour
- Water
- Honey
- Sweet Potato Muffins
Check Instructions HereYour lovebirds will love these tasty sweet potato muffins. This recipe does take both patience and many ingredients, so you might want to write out your grocery list first. But the outcome will make your birdies’ taste buds tingle.
Here’s what you need to get started:
Your lovebirds will love these tasty sweet potato muffins. This recipe does take both patience and many ingredients, so you might want to write out your grocery list first. But the outcome will make your birdies’ taste buds tingle.
Ingredients
Banana
Flour
Rice flour
Rye flour
All-purpose flour
Baking soda
Baking powder
Apple sauce
Eggs
Flaxseed
Water
Just bake and serve.
Banana
Flour
Rice flour
Rye flour
All-purpose flour
Baking soda
Baking powder
Apple sauce
Eggs
Flaxseed
Water
- Banana
- Flour
- Rice flour
- Rye flour
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Apple sauce
- Eggs
- Flaxseed
- Water
- A Cultivated Nest—Easy to Make 3-Ingredient DIY Suet Cakes
Check Instructions HereThese bird snacks by A Cultivated Nest are incredibly easy to make and only require three simple ingredients. You can whip it up in no time without having to run to the store for more items or fiddle with lengthy recipes.
All you will need is:
These bird snacks by A Cultivated Nest are incredibly easy to make and only require three simple ingredients. You can whip it up in no time without having to run to the store for more items or fiddle with lengthy recipes.
Ingredients
Birdseed
Vegetable shortening
Peanut butter
This snack is so easy—and you probably have all three items at home.
Birdseed
Vegetable shortening
Peanut butter
- Birdseed
- Vegetable shortening
- Peanut butter
- The Neighborhood Moms—Easy No-Bake Bird Feeders
Check Instructions HereThese cute little snacks are perfect if you want to give your bird a scrumptious bite, but get creative, too. Plus, you can even hang a few outside for your neighborhood birdies to munch on—if you’re feeling generous.
You will need:
These cute little snacks are perfect if you want to give your bird a scrumptious bite, but get creative, too. Plus, you can even hang a few outside for your neighborhood birdies to munch on—if you’re feeling generous.
Ingredients
Birdseed
Coconut oil
Straw
You can make these heart-shaped creations in no time.
Birdseed
Coconut oil
Straw
- Birdseed
- Coconut oil
- Straw
- How To Make Your Own Birdie Suet Cakes
Check Instructions HereBirdseed cakes, anyone? This recipe will make four bird cakes for your lovebird to enjoy. They last quite a while, so your lovebirds can enjoy it as they please.
Here’s what you need to gather up:
Birdseed cakes, anyone? This recipe will make four bird cakes for your lovebird to enjoy. They last quite a while, so your lovebirds can enjoy it as they please.
Ingredients
Birdseed
Sunflower seeds
Cornmeal
Raisins
Peanut butter
Lard
You can hang these cakes up in the cake for casual picking.
Birdseed
Sunflower seeds
Cornmeal
Raisins
Peanut butter
Lard
- Birdseed
- Sunflower seeds
- Cornmeal
- Raisins
- Peanut butter
- Lard
- Natural Beach Living—How to Make the Best Birdseed Ornaments
Check Instructions HereWhat bird doesn’t like stuffed apple surprises? These adorable snacks are cute, crafty, and tasty. Just take a little fruit and birdseed to whip up an eye-catching edible for your lovebird friends.
All you need is:
What bird doesn’t like stuffed apple surprises? These adorable snacks are cute, crafty, and tasty. Just take a little fruit and birdseed to whip up an eye-catching edible for your lovebird friends.
Ingredients
An apple
Birdseed
Water
Gelatin
You can tie it up from the top of the cage so they can all enjoy it.
An apple
Birdseed
Water
Gelatin
- An apple
- Birdseed
- Water
- Gelatin
- All Pets Education & Training Homemade Bird Treats
Check Instructions HereThese lovebird-approved treats are a hot menu item. Of course, because of the high sugar content, you should feed these sticky snacks occasionally. But your lovebird will be sure to appreciate the variety of flavors.
For this recipe, you will need:
These lovebird-approved treats are a hot menu item. Of course, because of the high sugar content, you should feed these sticky snacks occasionally. But your lovebird will be sure to appreciate the variety of flavors.
Ingredients
Birdseed
Oats
Flour
Honey
Dried fruit
Chilies
A few minutes in the oven to crisp—and it’s all ready to eat.
Birdseed
Oats
Flour
Honey
Dried fruit
Chilies
- Birdseed
- Oats
- Flour
- Honey
- Dried fruit
- Chilies
- PetDIYS Broccoli Bird Christmas Tree
Check Instructions HereIf you’re feeling a little festive, you can make your bird its very own Christmas tree to munch on. This healthy stack of scrumptious fruits and veggies will become a favorite in no time. Plus, you don’t have to worry about too much sugar—so your bird can enjoy it.
Here are your recipe items:
If you’re feeling a little festive, you can make your bird its very own Christmas tree to munch on. This healthy stack of scrumptious fruits and veggies will become a favorite in no time. Plus, you don’t have to worry about too much sugar—so your bird can enjoy it.
Ingredients
Broccoli
Yellow pepper
Cranberries
Cauliflower
Who says it has to be the holidays to enjoy a Christmas-style buffet?
Broccoli
Yellow pepper
Cranberries
Cauliflower
- Broccoli
- Yellow pepper
- Cranberries
- Cauliflower
Conclusion
So, there you have it. Now you have various snack ideas for weeks to come—but make sure to watch portions. You can test out a few to see which ones your lovebirds enjoy the most. If you explore more recipe options, just make sure the ingredients are safe for your birdie friends.
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