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Yes, this could be just a one time thing. I honestly wouldn't be overly worried at this stage. I would just monitor her stools and if this persists I would get her to the vet for an exam and a fecal gram staining. I agree, I would switch her to pellets. I like LaFeber diets and their website has great information on how to switch a bird from seeds to pellets. ( https://lafeber.com/ )
Updated on August 12th, 2025
A commercial pelleted diet is balanced, healthy and convenient. They can be found in most pet stores or online. Quality brands include Harrison's, Roudybush, Lafeber and Pretty Bird. You can supplement the diet with a small amount of a fortified seed mix, fresh greens and vegetables, cooked grains/beans/pastas and plain rice. Budgies and other birds also enjoy some scrambled egg occasionally.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Thanks for reaching out abut Muthu. You are correct that sunflower seeds, and most other seeds, are high in fat and poor in nutrients. Parrots need to eat a wide variety of vegetables, a protein source (beans, legumes, tofu), and avian pellets. A veterinary visit would be a good idea to assess his health and provide advise for diet and husbandry. Good luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
If you cannot find measurements for the cage type you are looking at, I would go with a different company or location to one that offers measurements such as bar sizing, cage sizing etc, before purchasing. Birds can be picky eaters, and very messy ones, and they may throw food just for the fun of it. Continuing to offer a variety of fruits and veggies in addition to his regular food can help him become more interested in trying (and hopefully liking) more things. Cage guards can also be useful in helping contain the normal mess birds make as they eat.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Hi and thank you for your question. 30 is quite an impressive age for a sun conure. Well done! You could use a tiny amount of petroleum jelly directly on the skin around the vent. If you put too much it will make his feathers oily. Regards
Updated on August 12th, 2025