Diet

[Debby]

I was curious what makes up your budgies diet? I have started Tiki off with a mult-vitamin enriched seed, with some fresh fruits and veggies but have also incorporated Avi-cakes which is a pellet/seed meal. From what I have read pellets are the best option for parakeets. Do you concur?:)

[Bea]

I like a mix of seeds and pellets. :) Everyday Blinkie gets 2 tsp quality seed mix, 1/2 tsp egg & biscuit mix, and 1/2 tsp pellets. Then at least every two days but usually everyday he also gets some sort of veggie (brocolli, spinach, snowpea sprouts).

[Amy]

Don't forget the CELERY! Budgies love cerery leaves, try them out and lets hear how it goes!

[Bea]

They do love them but they actually have nearly no nutritional value so you'd be ALOT better off feeding a dark leafy veggie like spinach or bok choy. :)

[Amy]

Yeah I know. If you have already got a budgie on a good diet then its just a treat.

Billy and Lily: YUM YUM! Why can't we have it every day?

Me: Cause you'll get fat!:p Joking!

[mybirdsareevil]

when ever i give my budgies fruits and vegatables, they refuse to eat them!what should i do?

[Bea]

Just persist. :) I know that sounds like poor advice but if you keep trying and change the way you offer the food eventually they're sure to have a nibble.