This bird treat recipe is filled with natural vitamins and a healthy dose of organic minerals. Adjust the ingredients to make it suitable for the particular bird species in your care.
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Bird Treat Recipe: Corny Nut Squares
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2 cups cornmeal
1 tsp baking powder
1 egg
1/3 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup pureed or unseasoned canned pumpkin
1/2 cup grated zucchini
1/3 cup raisins or other dehydrated fruit
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp powdered seaweed/algae
1/4 tsp Calcium Montmorillonite Clay
1/4 cup plain, active yogurt
Bird seed (optional)
1/2 cup water
1 tsp virgin coconut oil
- Mix together in a bowl, adjusting cornmeal or water if required. Pour into greased 8×8 baking pan (do not use non-stick pans for birds). Sprinkle with bird seed if desired.
- Bake at 350℉ for about 35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cut into single serving squares. Freezes well.
➤ Nutrition Bite: Birds all over the World are known to eat clay (geophagy) from clay licks (ccollpa) in riverbeds and other locations. It is a rich source of organic minerals that also detoxifies, improves digestion, and boasts both antimicrobial and anti-parasite properties.
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Last Updated on January 19, 2026 by Digital Manager: Melody McKinnon
My first bird treats and they’re thoroughly enjoyed 😀
THANK YOU MY BIRDS ALL LOVE IT
I actually make this for wild birds! That’s how much of a crazy bird broad I am! 😉
Thanks for this quality bird treat recipe.
OMG! If I don’t make this treat recipe again my birds will take over and do it themselves ROFl! Thanks!
Tweet Tweet! A yummy treat!
He loved the treats! Thanks!
My birds are my babies and I love baking for them.
Thanks for the bird treat recipe!
My birds just loved these homemade squares. You never know with them what they’ll like but there’s no question with this recipe.
I hardly never see bird treat recipes and I hope you’ll post more. Birders like to spoil their pets too!
it’s so nice to see more healthy bird recipes online. xo
I breed several bird species and they loved this treat recipe. I hope you’ll post some more.