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Cockatiel question- Should I give a cockatiel grit? Can you give me a list of fresh fruit and veggies to put in with the pellets and seeds for a daily diet? How much food should I give a cockatiel? Should I offer insects? Should I give two bowls of
Thanks for all of your questions! You do not need to provide a cockatiel with grit - as a parrot, this material is not necessary for them to digest their food. For produce, I would recommend focusing on vegetables that are high in vitamin A and calcium - this is typically the brightly colored vegetables (such as bell peppers) and dark leafy greens. For fruits, ideally you would focus on tropical fruits, as they have more fiber and less sugar than our temperate fruits. These would include fruits such as mango and papaya. For feeding, I would recommend feeding 60-70% pellets, 20% vegetables, 5% fruit, and 5% seeds. An average cockatiel can be offered about 1/4 of food per day - some birds spill more than others so this would just be a place to start and you can then increase or decrease as needed. We want them to be eating portions of each food item, so don't offer too much food, or they will just pick out what they like (typically the seeds and fruit). You can offer multiple bowls of
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Why is my cockatiel eating her droppings? What should be her regular daily diet?
Birds are curious and may explore and munch on things they shouldn't. Making sure to clean the cage daily, and that there is a grate down to collect droppings without allowing Luna to hop into it and eat it is best. As for food, most pet stores will carry balanced diets for cockatiels that consist of a balance of seeds and pellets that provide nutrition and vitamins/minerals. You can also offer in a few treats such as fresh fruits and veggies to help supplement her diet and keep her healthy.
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Hi! If i give my cockatiel millet spray as treat, then what can i hive him for normal foods when he is hungry and in his cage? Thanks for answears
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Today I bought a lutino and a grey cockatiel but the lutino try to bite me anything when I touch the cage...... They keep on fighting for eating food although they were together in shop for around a week or two......... And suddenly lutino cockatie
Thanks for reaching out. Providing multiple food bowls around the cage could decrease aggression over food. Biting now can be due to the stress of re-locating to a new home, and time could be the cure. Try to offer treats to win his side. If the lighting is too intense, that is stressful also and can lead to the sudden attempts to fly. Try to lessen external stimuli and have patterns of daily routine to be consistent. Good luck.
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