Are peppers and rice okay for lovebirds to eat?

[LoveBug12]

I have not given him these yet and want to check if it's okay. My family had a parrot that was named Pepper..well, because he loved peppers. He was a large bird though so I don't know if it's okay for lovebirds to eat peppers to. Also, is rice an okay food for lovebirds to?

[dieflying]

my bird loves both! :) i only give her a tiny bit of rice once in a while though. she really likes red peppers.

[LovelySydney]

I haven't tried peppers but rice is a hit!!

[LoveBug12]

Thanks! :)

[momo]

Elmo LOVES rice.. it's the only human food that she will ask for..
If I am eating it and don't give it to her in time she will jump on my bowl and get it herself! Her record is eating 10 granules.

[HaleBoppPeachyluv]

maka and sunny are the only lovies i've had that turned their beaks up at rice... the others gobbled it.

i haven't tried fresh peppers yet, but sunny loves the dried peppers that come with her pellets.

[lemonypickett]

Both are great, with a red pepper and yellow pepper having the most nutrients in them. They are usually the most expensive though.

Rice is good, but I only give my guys brown rice that has to be cooked for about 40 minutes. It still has nutrition in it.

[shylevon]

Always ensure rice is cooked thoroughly or it can kill a birdie. It swells in the tummy as it absorbs moisure. Toss some broccoli in there for an extra treat.

Both are great for lovies.