just wondering about my keet

[parakeetlover321]

hi im new here and i was wondering i placed my keet in the living room and he or she seems to be doing fine but he is 6 weeks old and i had a parakeet before him but he passed away so i decided to get this one my question is: my keet (sunny) hasnt used hes cuttle bone or hes mineral block ? is this ok will he eventually learn how to use it? since he is young i just want to make sure that is normal is it? but this is only hes second day in my house he is eating wel and drinking water i bouth some vitamins to go in his water. so i just need answear to my question


THANK YOU

[charmedagain]

Hi firstly could i ask where you purchased this hird as he/she should not be away from his parents as he/she will not be fully weaned until 8weeks old.

Young birds will experiment tasting new things as they get older and start to relax in there surroundings.
Usually the female is the only one the eats the cuttlefish bone but the males will also try it.

At 6weeks old he will need to be kept in a room that is constantly kept at a warm temperature as he is still very young.
Since you have only had him/her for 2days give him a few more days to settle some birds settle straight away some take a few days some can take weeks to settle completely.

I would not worry that the bird is not touching the cuttle bone or mineral block, Make sure he/she has a good quailty bird food and fresh fruit and vegtables daily.

Mike

[parakeetlover321]

ook thank you also i have one more question what type of bird seed should i get him there are so many brands which one is the best?

[charmedagain]

Any good parakeet seed, Also give millet spray but not all the time as this cantains alot of fatty oils.
You can also give him/her those fruit treats they are a combination or seed honey and bits of fruit, You can hand these in the cage and the bird will happily peck away at them.

Mike

[parakeetlover321]

OK will do thank you!!!