tootsietoots
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- May 9, 2018
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- lovebird (Tootsie), cockatiel (Yoshi), 3 English budgies (Hugo, Max, and Huckleberry)
I created this account solely for my 3-month year old peach-faced lovebird named Tootsie, in case I have any specific questions to ask or in case I am in need of tips in the future. We got her about 3 weeks ago, and most of her feathers are blue-greyish, but her head is sort of a light tan and her rump is a bright stunning blue-purple (depends on the lighting).
She is the bird in my avatar (of course), and is the first bird I've ever had. Before her we have a rabbit, 2 dogs, a guinea pig, a hamster, and countless fish, including goldfish, koi, and a betta). Owning a bird is obviously much more different than a dog or a rabbit, but I plan (and want) to keep Tootsie healthy for over 15 years.
Right now I feed her a mixture of seeds and pellets, along with a vitamin supplement in her water. She obviously prefers seed over pellet, but when I tried to convert her to seed completely her poop changed alarmingly to a light mushy brown, which freaked me out so I put her back on seed/pellet. I really want her to live a long healthy life on pellets and occasional seeds, but I have no good way to monitor her since I am at school most of the day. But I am determined to convert her to pellets so I will eventually get there. Any tips on converting her will be very appreciated!
Tootsie is a very sweet, adventurous, and curious soul. She is super adorable and will be stubborn sometimes, but I love her. Sadly I don't have pictures on my laptop right now (they're all on my phone) but I'll upload them when I have the chance.
She is the bird in my avatar (of course), and is the first bird I've ever had. Before her we have a rabbit, 2 dogs, a guinea pig, a hamster, and countless fish, including goldfish, koi, and a betta). Owning a bird is obviously much more different than a dog or a rabbit, but I plan (and want) to keep Tootsie healthy for over 15 years.
Right now I feed her a mixture of seeds and pellets, along with a vitamin supplement in her water. She obviously prefers seed over pellet, but when I tried to convert her to seed completely her poop changed alarmingly to a light mushy brown, which freaked me out so I put her back on seed/pellet. I really want her to live a long healthy life on pellets and occasional seeds, but I have no good way to monitor her since I am at school most of the day. But I am determined to convert her to pellets so I will eventually get there. Any tips on converting her will be very appreciated!
Tootsie is a very sweet, adventurous, and curious soul. She is super adorable and will be stubborn sometimes, but I love her. Sadly I don't have pictures on my laptop right now (they're all on my phone) but I'll upload them when I have the chance.
Good idea and good luck on the seed to pellets conversion. I have no further advice, the others already gave all the good info. 
