JarrenB Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Have had my two masked lovebirds for a few weeks now... But I think a better diet is in order. I feed them "parrot mix" (dried seeds), Fresh Spinage and as a treat a millet spray evry once and a while. I've tryed many vege's and fruits but they don't go near them. There are many sites out there with what to feed and what not to feed but there is a lot of conflicting advice :nilly: Any advice/help ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I've tryed many vege's and fruits but they don't go near them. keep on offering them to the birds they may learn wholemeal breads with grains in them, fruit tree branches, grasses with or without seed, sprouted seeds, whole beans or pea pods, the list goes on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Have had my two masked lovebirds for a few weeks now... But I think a better diet is in order. I feed them "parrot mix" (dried seeds), Fresh Spinage and as a treat a millet spray evry once and a while. I've tryed many vege's and fruits but they don't go near them. There are many sites out there with what to feed and what not to feed but there is a lot of conflicting advice :nilly: Any advice/help ... Pellets. Harrisons are one of the best. Minimal seeds! Also fruits and veggies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 and the odd insect and worm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 and the odd insect and worm! I tried giving my rosella a mealworm once. She was HORRIFIED. But both the parrots like chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Well said guys, I totally agree with everything said here. Persist with offering new foods regardless of whether or not they are eaten. If you are having trouble getting them to accept the right foods, try the following: 1. Place the food cups up where the birds sit most of the time so that it is right under their noses. 2. Offer only fresh food every day (and remove old food daily) 3. Put a little bit of a favourite food on top of the 'proper' food 4. Eat food in front of the bird and make happy noises and happy faces, then offer some to the bird (they are social eaters and even if they don't seem to take notice, they will be making note of it for later) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 But both the parrots like chicken. Somehow, that is just wrong... Where do they get roast bird in the wild? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 they will pick at carcasses or in KFC bins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Both our budgie and conure loved chicken. :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Rusty likes prawns. Actually he likes any thing he knows he is not to have :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarrenB Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Thanks for that! I didn't think the 'pet shop diet' was very healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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