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Cockatiel owner unregistered	posted 11-26-2003 01:10 PM I have a grey cockatiel that doesnt want to eat anything but his birdseed and honey nut cheerio's (he's even picky about what seeds in his bird seed he eats) I've read that you should supplement your birds diet with fruits and nuts and things like that. Does anybody have any suggestions on what they normally would eat or should eat to remain healthy...i've tried a few things but i don't know how to introduce them in a way that he will accept. He is about a year old. IP: Logged
charmedagain Member Posts: 250 From:uk Registered: Aug 2003	posted 11-26-2003 04:18 PM Hi, i Own 4 cockatiels one of which is only 10 weeks old and i have raised him since he was 3days old due to his parents killing his other this brothers/sisters... I feed my birds a selection of seeds fresh fruit and vegtables daily. My baby cockatiel took to the veggies after about a week. Also a cuttlefish should be given for extra calcium and a vitamin block.. I would not worry too much about him choosing what seeds he likes and not eating the ones he dont aslong as he is eating well and drinking there is no problems he wont lose weight... Does he eat well? Does he drink well? Is He happy and vocal males are usually very vocal??? Aslong as he does not stop eating he will be fine.. anymore problems please feel free to email me for advice. mike. boro_lad1976@hotmail.com IP: Logged
Cockatiel owner unregistered	posted 11-26-2003 06:58 PM Thanks!! He eats well and is sssoooo loud. I was just wondering which fruits and veggies would be most beneficial and tasty to a tiel. Do you have any tips on getting him to eat his veggies? IP: Logged
Stormwatcher Member Posts: 43 From:Farmington Hills, MI, USA Registered: Jun 2003	posted 11-26-2003 08:43 PM My cockatiel likes spinich, carrot shavings, apples and... anything I eat! Birds are attracted to bright colors. The darker the veggies the better they will be for the bird. I have even given her cooked frozen veggies, which she loves, and they are soft and easy to eat. If your bird is anything like mine, eating them in front of it will make it want some too! IP: Logged
MaydaysMom Member Posts: 116 From:MO, USA Registered: Nov 2003	posted 11-27-2003 09:44 PM My cockatiel is a picky eater. He was 3 years when we brought him home and he wouldnt eat anything except seed. In order to get him to eat more of a variety I put the seeds at the bottom of the dish and then layered fruits and veggies on top. My parents suggested making a birdie bread to put on top of the seed so that way it crumbles and mixes in with the seed and they get used to having to eat it. I will look for the recipe and post it for you. IP: Logged
MaydaysMom Member Posts: 116 From:MO, USA Registered: Nov 2003	posted 11-27-2003 09:45 PM Also make sure that the seed you are feeding is vitamin fortified. If he is being super picky about eating anything else but seed atleast he is still getting an extra boost of vitamins. IP: Logged

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