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What Bird food would you recommend for the little chicken nugget Kiki? And what snacks is he allowed to eat? His favourite are apples and pears.
I am not sure what foods you have available in your area but my favorites are Lafeber Nutri-Berries/ Avi-Cakes and Mazuri small bird feed: https://lafeber.com/pet-birds/bird-food/classic-nutri-berries/ https://lafeber.com/pet-birds/bird-food/avi-cakes/ http://www.mazuri.com/mazurismallbirdmaintenance-2.5lb.aspx Fruits, vegetables and greens should account for approximately 20 - 25% of the daily diet. Avocado is reported to be potentially toxic so avoid feeding this. Fruits and vegetables must be washed thoroughly to remove chemicals. Cut them into manageable pieces depending on the size of the bird. It is not necessary to take the skin off. Offer fruits and vegetables in a separate dish. If your bird appears to develop a particular fancy for one food item, reduce its volume or stop feeding it temporarily to promote the eating of other foods. Treat your bird like a small child; offer a small piece of a variety of food items daily and never stop trying. Hope this answers your que
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Can you please tell me what are good food brands that offers full nutrition and health benefits for lovebirds? Right now I'm feeding him his favourite fruits and vegetables + seeds. I'd like to improve his diet more since he's an senior. What toys wo
Harrison's Bird Diet is the best food out there. It is pelleted so there can be some resistance from your bird transitioning to the new diet if he has been on a seed diet, but it is nutritionally complete and very high quality. Toys I find that lovebirds like have been cotton rope toys that they can preen and groom like the feathers of another bird.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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I have two young love birds, one male & one female. I was just woundering if there was any thing I should really know about their general health & also whats really important to have for them inside there bird cage of course beside water, food (seeds
Congratulations on your new pets! Lovebirds can live between 10-15 years if properly cared for. You should have several perches of different diameters and materials in their cage, a cuttlebone to keep their beaks trimmed, and some toys that are variable (some destructible toys such as crinkle paper are okay as well). You can also offer some leafy greens and fruits/veggies. I hope this helps and am happy to answer any other questions you may have!
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A vet has given me a medicine called proviboost for providing the necessary vitamins and amino acids with dha for my budgies. He has asked me to add 2 drops of it in 50ml of water. Is it safe and good for my birds?
I am not familiar with this specific product but it is made for dogs and cats (so mammals) not birds (avian). Obviously birds and dogs/cats have different nutritional requirements. It probably won't hurt the birds but I am not sure if it will help anything. If your vet recommended it I suppose they have experience using it??? I would actually recommend this one instead as it is especially formulated for birds: https://www.amazon.in/Vetafarm-Probiotic-90-gm/dp/B001LK9158/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1511228932&sr=1-1&keywords=bird+probiotic+vetafarm Hope this helps. Best wishes.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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I have a Quaker parrot who is at least 24 years old. I have had him that long but was a rescue so not sure of exact age. I am looking for suggestions on a better senior food for him.
Feed mainly a commercial pelleted diet such as Harrison's, Lafeber or Higgins pellets. This should make up about 80% of the diet. The other 20% can be a mix of a fortified seed mix and fresh fruits and vegetables.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
