How Do You Transition A Parakeet To A Healthy Diet?
One of the challenges of getting a new parakeet is putting the bird on a healthy diet. A healthy diet includes pellet, fruits, vegetables and seed; all-seed diets can cut down on the bird’s life expectancy. Parakeets may eat seeds in the wild, but there they get a lot more exercise than does the average pet bird. Pet birds are often quite similar to toddlers with wings. Some birds are easy to transition, while others are a little more difficult. Some parakeets have been known to throw food out of their dishes if they find it unpleasing. Find out what the bird will eat. If you buy him from a breeder or store, ask what they feed their parakeets. If the bird is a rescue, this issue is more complicated. You may have to try a few different types of food before you win. Try making the bird go cold turkey. Substitute pellet for seed and see what happens. Some parakeets will eat just about anything you put in their food dish. Others will resist at first, but eventually get hungry enough to eat
