Softbills feed mostly on fruits...it is important to remember that the diet should NOT be based on seeds. In captivity, Lories should eat a dry mix of low iron foods, mixed dried fruits,  plus a variety of fruits, vegetables and flowers,  a small amount of protein and the Lory liquid nectar. Organic is always best when feeding any companion parrot. Fruits and veggies can be served shredded, sliced or diced into small cubes.

Fruits/Veggies
Fresh or frozen figs
Apples
Pomegranates
Papaya
Pears
Grapes
Canteloupe
Pineapple
Kiwi
Banana
Oranges
Sweet corn
Corn on the cob
Carrots
Tomatoes

Flowers
Pansies
Nastrurtriums
Roses
Hibiscus
Marigolds
Dandelions

Protein
Grated Mild Cheese
Hard Boiled Eggs

Lori Nectar
Quiko Lory Food or Pretty Bird Lory Select w/ Fructose and Liquid Nectar

*Even though these birds are fruit eaters, careful attention to the sugar content of Nectar is important. Also, if you are serving Liquid Nectar, powdered nectar should be eliminated. You can interchange the two but don't serve both during the same feeding.

**Liquid Nectar must be replaced several times a day. Spoiled nectar is the one main cause of illness in the companion Lory.

***ALL FRUITS, VEGGIES, FLOWERS AND BRANCHES MUST BE PESTICIDE FREE**

****Balance and common sense play an important part in Lory nutrition

Foods to be used in Moderation
Spinach
Chard
BoK Choy (contains Oxolates)
Fruits too high in sugar
Pasta
Cooked Beans
Cooked grains
Too many seeds

Foods NEVER to be used
Peanuts (may contain Aflatoxin- a fungal toxin)
Caffeine
Chocolate
Pits of fruits (contains a natural Cyanogenic)
Raw Beans  (sprouted or cooked are fine, RAW contain trypsin inhibitor, interferes with protein metabolism)
Eggplant
Raw Potatoes
Alcohol
Avocado (contains the toxin Persin)

**Special Note: The difference between a Lory and a Lorikeet is the size and shape of the tail. Lorikeets have a shorter tail that is blunt or squared off.