Wont eat pellets

[veryorignal]

Hi i have a bird hes a parrotlet probably 15 weeks now... and ever since i got him he has not eatin any of his pellets maybe one or two anyways i have him eating lots of veggies and some fruit. and a few seeds at night he loves his veggies and fruit but i wish i could get him to eat the pellets i have Harrisons pellets and Zuprem cockietel pellets he wont eat either of them. I know that birds need alot of the nuitrence in pellets so im kinda worried. Also any suggestions on how to cook sqaush for birds? ive never cooked it for my self so i dont even know where to start thanks!

[CrazyBirdLady]

If your little one is eating lots of fresh veggies and fruits and some seed, why do you need the pellets? If his health is good, honestly, why mess with things? None of my birds eat pellets unless it is a male feeding chicks, otherwise the pellets hit the cage floor.

What type of squash are you referring to? Yellow squash doesn't have to be cooked for birds. In fact, I think mine like the uncooked texture better as it is more firm and the seeds can be gotten easier. The big, hard skinned squash can be baked or boiled and served chucked up or mashed.

[kp_in_scott]

Originally Posted by veryorignal

Hi i have a bird hes a parrotlet probably 15 weeks now... and ever since i got him he has not eatin any of his pellets maybe one or two anyways i have him eating lots of veggies and some fruit. and a few seeds at night he loves his veggies and fruit but i wish i could get him to eat the pellets i have Harrisons pellets and Zuprem cockietel pellets he wont eat either of them. I know that birds need alot of the nuitrence in pellets so im kinda worried. Also any suggestions on how to cook sqaush for birds? ive never cooked it for my self so i dont even know where to start thanks!

If you really want to use the pellets since you've already bought them(all my birds eat pellets, but prefer fruits, veggies, and people food), try soaking a few pellets in warm fruit juice or water. If they eat them, it may be the hardness of the pellet that they don't like instead of the pellet itself.

[veryorignal]

Originally Posted by CrazyBirdLady

If your little one is eating lots of fresh veggies and fruits and some seed, why do you need the pellets? If his health is good, honestly, why mess with things? None of my birds eat pellets unless it is a male feeding chicks, otherwise the pellets hit the cage floor.

What type of squash are you referring to? Yellow squash doesn't have to be cooked for birds. In fact, I think mine like the uncooked texture better as it is more firm and the seeds can be gotten easier. The big, hard skinned squash can be baked or boiled and served chucked up or mashed.

hmmm i unno everything ive read is that parrots eat pellets so i just figured he might no be getting everything he needs... should i be adding vit. to his water? i have an acorn squash so do i peel it then boil it or boil it then peel it?? sorry im kinda new at all this

[veryorignal]

Originally Posted by kp_in_scott

If you really want to use the pellets since you've already bought them(all my birds eat pellets, but prefer fruits, veggies, and people food), try soaking a few pellets in warm fruit juice or water. If they eat them, it may be the hardness of the pellet that they don't like instead of the pellet itself.

Ill try that see what he does. he eats alot of other hard stuff so i unno.... i think its just cuz fruits and veggies seem more appealing so ive tried taking them out of his cage for awhile but that did seem to do it either ill try the warm fruit juice thanks

[birdsnthings]

A bird's diet should be everything in moderation. Some birds don't like pellets but it depends on what they were weaned to either by the parents or the hand feeder. Feeding a varied diet of mostly veggies and some fruit along with other things they can have without the bird eating pellets is fine.
I have found one pellet product that the smaller birds like. It is called, "Tropical Bits" made by Senic Bird Foods. The canaries will even eat that and I usually mix that in with the seed. The keets love it and so do the Cockatiels. Never had to soak it. The pellet is very small.
Alice

[CALVINS MOM]

Parrotlets are usually very good eaters. That you are feeding tons of fresh food is great. Keep the pellets in the cage separate from any seed. He will eventually try them. Be careful if you soak them in water or any type of liquid as that starts the bacteria growing. They should be removed in an hour or two depending upon the temperature in your house. I always feed the Harrison's high potency fine and the Zupreem canary/finch size to mine. Look in the bottom of the dish of pellets. If it is "powdery" you know he is eating them. Sometimes it appears they are not eating them when they are. The crumbs fall to the bottom. I feed seed once a week and millet as a treat once a week

[jimpierce7]

all three on my birds eat Roudybush. The pellets are pretty much snack food for them tho. I make a mash (veggie and bean) that all three love and htey start doing back flips for me around 5 PM as that is sprouts time!!!

[veryorignal]

I will try soaking it in warm water while im there so i can remove it in an hour.Jimpeirce7 what kind of sprouts do you feed? i made a mash for him yesterday out of sweet potato and carrots with alittle bit of cinnamonm i havent seen if he likes it yet because it was later at nite when i made it and he was sleeping....

[veryorignal]

YES! he ate a pellet i put them on top of a birdy bread ( first one i made) and he ate it along with the bread! im so happy!