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How to Care for a Sun Conure: Food, Habitat, Health & Behavior

Learn how to take care of Sun Conures, recommended diet and housing setup. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Expert Care for Your Large Hookbill: Food, Habitat, Health & Happiness

Learn how to take care of large Hookbill, recommended diet and housing setup. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Bird Food & Diet: What to Feed & Avoid for Your Bird's Best Health

Learn some quick tips for getting your fussy bird to eat full and varied diet that could include birdseed, fruits and vegetables.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Conure Care Guide: Food, Habitat, Health & Tips for a Thriving Conure

Learn how to take care of Conures, recommended diet and housing setup. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Parakeet Care: Your Complete Guide to Budgie Food, Habitat & Health

Learn how to care for parakeets (budgies), recommended diet and habitat setup. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

What should I feed my new bird? Seeds, pellets, fruits, and veggies?

Hello again! These items look great for King, but the bag is correct - generally, parakeets and parrots should be fed a pellet-based diet to avoid fatty liver disease. Seed diets are high in fat (even without the sunflower seeds), so should be given as a treat supplementally only. Millet should also be given in moderation. Your bird can definitely have fruits, but include some veggies, too! Grapes, apple, banana, broccoli, kale, green beans, and peppers can be great for birds. Avoid avocado, apple cores/seeds, cherries (with seeds - seedless are ok) onion, and garlic. Dried fruits are ok too, just avoid the ones that have added sugar. I hope this helps! Good luck with King!

What nutritious food should I buy for my parakeets' healthy diet?

Feed a commercial pelleted diet (Harrison's, Roudybush, Lafeber, Pretty Bird or Exact) supplemented with a small amount of a fortified seed mix, fresh greens and vegetables and cooked foods such as grains, beans and pastas. You can even offer a bit of scrambled eggs, shells included, occasionally.

What adult food and brands are best for my young half-moon conure?

A commercial pelleted diet is most convenient and typically provides more complete nutrition. Recommended brands include Harrison's and LaFeber. A seed mix can be offered as well but limit amounts to prevent obesity. Fresh fruits and vegetables can also be offered. A simple search online will yield lists of acceptable fruits and vegetables.

My budgie only eats sunflower seeds. How do I get her to eat pellets?

Since she is young, consider transitioning her to a commercial pelleted diet such as Harrison's, Lafeber, Pretty Bird or KayTee Exact. You can still supplement with a bit of a fortified seed mix and fresh vegetables and fruits. Moisten pellets with warm water to make a mash and offer to Luna daily. Mix the pellets into her food and gradually increase the amount over a week or two until she is eating mainly pellets.

What budgie food provides all nutrients, so I don't need vitamins?

A good quality commercial pelleted diet such as Harrison's, Lafeber, KayTee Exact or Pretty Bird can provide complete nutrition. You can supplement with small amounts of a fortified seed mix as well as a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.