Are you feeding your pet bird a healthy diet? Here is a list of the
options for feeding your pet and remember to start it off on a healthy
diet right from the infancy stage.
Do not feed birds on seeds alone (yes, even the seed eating ones need
an occasional change). Introduce a diet which has a variety of vitamins
and minerals and is inclusive of vegetables and fruit.
Pelleted food is also a good idea for birds. Generally the pellets
are a rich blend of grain, seeds, vegetables, fruits and a variety of
proteins. Larger birds should be fed a higher portion of these.
Fruit and vegetable, when fed to the bird should be presented in
their most natural state (this offers the bird entertainment, besides
birds decide on their favourites by looking at texture and taste).
Droppings may increase after feeding the bird fruit and vegetable,
but this is natural.
Replace uneaten portions with a fresh fill.
Another favourite with all birds is sprouted seeds, so give them a
generous helping.
Bugs are also an essential part of a healthy bird diet.
An ideal diet should contain 10 per cent fruit, 50 per cent
vegetables, and a dash of meat and dairy products, backed up by seeds,
nuts or pelleted foods
Strictly avoid feeding junk food as also matter like chocolate and
alcohol.
