Tag Archives: fruits and vegetables

How do I introduce my birds to “people” food?

I have two parakeets and I try to feed them fruits and vegetables and other things in little dishes and the most they’ve ever done with it is flip the dish. I want to know how I should introduce them to the foods and get them to enjoy them.

Bird Feed…?

Many people have told me my birds need to be on a pellet diet. I know they are full of vitamins and all that jazz…but I feed mine seed. That is what they would find in the wild…I also provide fresh fruits and vegetables regularly. My birds are living healthily and happily. I just don’t see what the big deal is about pellets. Can someone please explain?

What vegetables can I feed my budgie?

I heard a varied diet helps to increase the lifespan of these birds. Someone suggested fresh fruits and vegetables. How, and what can I feed my budgie?

how to feed a bird, foods that they are not accustomed to?

my parakeets does not want to eat any fruits and vegetables that i gave ( apples or mangoes ). they only eat bird seed and sunflower seed. so how can i accustom the birds in eating such foods.

lovebird owners!?

i’ve owned parakeets before but not a love bird i just got one and i’m wondering if its ok to feed it fruits and vegetables for treats?

Feeding Parakeets! What to feed, and how often?

What kind of “people food” (fruits and vegetables) can I feed my parakeet? Is advacado ok? Can my bird live off vegetables and fruits alone? Should I leave its little bowl of grains in its cage all the time or just for a little bit? Any other good tips for a new parakeet owner? Please help!! Thank you!