Snack for my new 2 month old Sun

[ObsidianPhoenix]

Hey all.

I just got my baby Sun Conure yesterday, and I just have a quick question.

Is it ok for my Sun conure to have cheese for a snack? It's really soft and she is still on softer foods.

If not, then I'll just keep feeding her what I have been feeding her.

Thanks

Phoenix.

[kellywess]

Cheese is not really good for birds... especially the little fellas. Birds are lactose intolerant and shouldnt really have any dairy at all, especially as a baby. When they are older I have been told that on occasion (meaning once in a "blue moon") it is okay to give a small piece of cheese as a treat. I wouldnt suggest giving cheese to a baby bird. Try baby applesauce, or bake a sweet potato or even mashed up bananas ... she will love you for it!

[ObsidianPhoenix]

I was simply curious on if I should not, etc.

My breeder got back to me and she told me the part I was missing.

I needed to heat the water up to 100-105 and then she would eat.

As soon as I did that, she started eating like a horse. She finished a good 5 tsps full of the pellet/warm water mixture I made. She is now sleeping off the full stomach and she is happy now.

Thanks for the advice.

Phoenix.