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Hello everyone,

I just joined what looks like a great resource for bird lovers and am excited about being a part of the community here!

I've owned a budgy and a cockatiel before, but when moving we had to give them away unfortunately. Now, I've just bought another cockatiel, but its been quite a few years since... even named it the same, Freddie :)

I have a few questions...

Currently, he's a very picky eater, I have both a seed mix and pellets... but I cannot get him to eat most of the seeds, he only eats the ones he likes (tiny ones), much less pellets! I'd like to get him onto a pellet diet (mostly), what are the best ways to go about doing this? He's been living here for just over a week now and seems to be getting well used to both me and the surroundings. He is 1 year old this July.

Another question is about bed time... I noticed a thread here regarding it, but I couldn't find an answer within it. I go to bed fairly late (its 2:09 AM now) and I am afraid I am keeping Freddie up... will he get used to going to bed before me once he is more accustomed to his new home? I cover his cage, but I don't think he sleeps until I do. Is this bad? Any suggestions?

Finally, what would other cockatiel owners here recommend as the best snack foods for rewards?


Thanks!!!