I was recently given a female African Ringneck by a neighbor who was moving (old owners thought she was a male Indian Ringneck, no big deal)
They clearly knew nothing about caring for her, she was on an all seed diet, never given fruits or veggies. Her previous cage was very tiny and only had two perches and I'm guessing because of the lack of socialization and diet has stress bars and over preens. Luckily she is in a better home now with more space, attention, toys, and love. I have been a previous bird owner however with her I am having a very difficult time. Took her to the vet and she weights 87 grams so I am on a mission of getting her on a healthy diet. I was given a probiotic and told to simply give it time.
It has been three weeks and switching her to pellets has proven to be a challenge. I've been mixing the pellets with her seeds, however she doesn't care for them. I also bought nutriberries in hopes that it will get her attention, but its the same reaction. It feels like I've tried everything and I don't know what to do vet told me to give it time, but I was hoping for some tips since she is is only 87 grams. She also finally started taking some fruits, however she is very lazy. Wants us to hold it for her, won't make an effort to grab it or go to the plate.
Also for three weeks she did not make a single noise, but his morning she made the tiniest noise so it feels like progress.. especially since previous owners said she didn't talk at all.
Any tips on pellet transition, or simply making her happier? She just sits on a perch for hours since that is all she was taught to do. I try not to stress her too much by going up to her, however I do want to build trust (although probably broken after going to the vet)
Thank you in advance!!
They clearly knew nothing about caring for her, she was on an all seed diet, never given fruits or veggies. Her previous cage was very tiny and only had two perches and I'm guessing because of the lack of socialization and diet has stress bars and over preens. Luckily she is in a better home now with more space, attention, toys, and love. I have been a previous bird owner however with her I am having a very difficult time. Took her to the vet and she weights 87 grams so I am on a mission of getting her on a healthy diet. I was given a probiotic and told to simply give it time.
It has been three weeks and switching her to pellets has proven to be a challenge. I've been mixing the pellets with her seeds, however she doesn't care for them. I also bought nutriberries in hopes that it will get her attention, but its the same reaction. It feels like I've tried everything and I don't know what to do vet told me to give it time, but I was hoping for some tips since she is is only 87 grams. She also finally started taking some fruits, however she is very lazy. Wants us to hold it for her, won't make an effort to grab it or go to the plate.
Also for three weeks she did not make a single noise, but his morning she made the tiniest noise so it feels like progress.. especially since previous owners said she didn't talk at all.
Any tips on pellet transition, or simply making her happier? She just sits on a perch for hours since that is all she was taught to do. I try not to stress her too much by going up to her, however I do want to build trust (although probably broken after going to the vet)
Thank you in advance!!
