How do you switch pigeons from a seed diet to a pellet diet?

Posted by admin | Birds | Thursday 11 June 2009 9:58 pm
Christy asked:


With feed prices rapidly increasing (thanks to increasing fuel prices…) I have decided to try pellets. They are cheaper and there should be less wasted food. Has anyone fed the pigeon pellet that Tractor Supply sells? Do the pigeons do well on a diet of pellet? How should I go about switching them from a mixed seed diet to a pellet diet? Thank you!

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My parakeet wont eat fruits and veggis! How can i get them to eat healthy food?

Posted by admin | Birds | Tuesday 10 March 2009 4:10 am
Future Emirates Commercial pilot asked:


My parakeet only eat seeds.Their addicted to seeds! I want them to eat healthy foods so they could live a full 15-20 year life.How can i train them to eat the healthy food forever

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What is the best diet for a cockatoo who will not each fresh fruit or veggies?

Posted by admin | Birds | Tuesday 3 February 2009 4:09 pm
lucindad1937 asked:


When I rescued my bird, the previous owner said that he would eat only peanuts, coffee and toast!!! Fortunately, a vet check-up deemed him in great shape despite the poor diet and smokey environment where he lived. My vet demands that the cockatoo be switched to a 100% pellet diet using HARRISON’S commercial pellets. Everything I read prescribes a varied diet to include mixed seeds and fresh food along with pellets. He delights in eating nuts from the shell including walnuts, hazel nuts, pecans and Brazil nuts. I am offering 2/3 pellets and 1/3 seed mixture and most of it is eaten (or on the floor of the cage) each day. My bird delights in drinking cranberry juice and apple juice from a cup while I have my coffee which I know is a poison for birds. He throws all fresh food out of his cup but will take cooked meat and whipped cream if I feed it by hand. I would love to hear from other cockatoo owners about their success with food for their bird.

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