Parrotlets and lovebirds may appear remarkably similar upon initial observation. Back in the 1800s, when parrotlets were first encountered – an entire century after Europeans became acquainted with lovebirds – they were dubbed South American lovebirds.
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Last night when I was cleaning my cages I noticed movement in my parakeet’s seed container.Â
Seeds are bad for pet birds, right? That’s what we hear a lot of internet/social chatter about. “Your bird will die if it only eats seeds!” “Seeds are BAD for birds!” (more…)
Bella writes:
My budgie is not digesting sunflower seeds and I’m having a hard time finding a mix seed without it. I saw some options but only say cockatiels and parrots. By any chance are any of these options suitable for budgies?
Janet C. relates,
I am in the process of getting my cockatiel “Rascal” to eat more fresh foods.
Since the intro of better lighting (thank you) I am making progress. (more…)
Janet C. relates,
I read that sprouts can be good for your bird and OMG Rascal seems to like Bird sprouts a lot.
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Every bird expresses their food preferences in various ways – some picking at meals, some finishing off everything on their plates, and others discreetly hiding bites they don’t like. (more…)
Pellets are a key trigger – that soy stimulates hormones like nothing else. But sugary and fatty foods can do it too, depending on the individual.
