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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 water? A small one to drink out of and a bigger one to bathe in? Should I give just tap water? Thanks! (I want to get a cockatiel and just want to know these question. I think I know everything else)
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Answered By Miranda Sadar, DVM, DACZM
Veterinarian
Published on March 24th, 2019
Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on December 10th, 2017
Millet spray makes a great addition to Cheeko's diet, but the main food in the cage should be a good quality seed mix for cockatiels/parakeets. This will contain many different types of seed in a balance to provide appropriate nutrition. I would have this and clean water available at all times.
Small pieces of fruit can also be used as treats, and cuttlefish can make good toys to help with calcium balance.
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