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Green-cheek conures are highly inquisitive, bold, and engaging birds. Learn how to care for Green-cheek conures, what to feed them, habitat setup, and more.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Search Petco for the information needed about your bird’s body language. We will help you look for the signs in your bird & help you communicate with them.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Read more about changes in your pet birds' behavior like biting, feather plucking and more.
Updated on July 17th, 2026
Do you have questions about what to feed your chicken(s)? Petco has the answers! Visit us to learn about chicken dietary needs.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Egg binding & dystocia are serious health threats in birds, especially in canaries and finches. Learn more about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of these conditions on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
If the food is full of mouse droppings it is best to purchase new food ASAP. While treats can be given, they are not a balanced diet, and a new food should be purchased and given as soon as possible to avoid any illness or GI upset. In the future, placing their food in an airtight storage container made from plastic can help prevent rodents from getting to it.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
The cage set up appears to be appropriate for two parakeets. As suggested by your friend, it is always recommended to have any new pets examined by a veterinarian to confirm good health or to diagnose and treat any pre existing conditions.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Poor Quiz. Nutritional deficiencies can cause issues with the feathers and beak, so if he's also having trouble eating, a vet visit wouldn't hurt to rule out any deficiencies or other issues that could be causing his problems. Making sure he's on a balanced diet can also help ensure he gets enough nutrition. Other snacks such as salad greens, apple slices, strawberries etc, are also easier for a budgie to eat and break down and can provide additional nutrition.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
They can eat just about anything that you eat with a few exceptions. There is a partial list a the link below. https://pethelpful.com/birds/Which-Foods-Are-Safe-for-Parakeets Introduce one new food at a time and in small amounts. Ideally, Blue should be transitioned to a pelleted diet (Harrison's, Roudybush, Lafeber, Pretty Bird or Exact) and supplement with a small amount of a fortified seed mix mix, cooked grains/beans/pastas.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
I think you need to put him on a feathering vitamin like this one. It seems Amazon does not have it in stock but maybe you can find it elsewhere? https://www.amazon.in/Nekton-Labs-Nekton-Bio-Bird-Feathering/dp/B0002DIM3W/ref=sr_1_24?dchild=1&keywords=nekton&qid=1587814617&sr=8-24
Updated on September 24th, 2025