lollipoppy
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Hey All!
I was wondering if I could get some feedback on what you fed your 12 week old conures (GCC.)
My little one's breeder is saying I should get 2 types of seed mix and mix them 2 parts to 1 part.
Everywhere I've looked says that too much seed is not a good idea, and one of the seed mixes he showed me has a lot of dried fruit in it, which I also thought wasn't a great idea. (I know some fruit is good, but it seems like there are a lot in these two.) The two mixes do look like higher quality brands, but still - they are seed & they do have dried fruit throughout. (ADDING: the breeder HAS been feeding the baby fresh veg, so he is used to parrot chop.)
I am new to this, so I am looking for additional opinions. Mostly just a "second opinion" because this seems to contradict what I have read and been told by other keepers.
Is this a recommendation because the bird is a baby and will need to be eating more seed, perhaps to keep weight up and such? Or do you have any additional recommendations?
As far as I currently stand, I plan on feeding the baby this way when it comes home, regardless. This is what he is used to and the last thing he needs is another big change when he gets here. But - how should I go after that?
One piece of advice was to keep this until 6 months and then start switching to fewer seeds and adding more fresh food. Another piece of advice said no seeds only pellets. One avid parrot keeper who has rescued dozens of birds says as soon as possible switch to a high quality pellet and then feed mostly fresh foods. Online I'm seeing that it is common for there to be a number of contradicting opinions LOL!
I just want to make sure I'm doing right by him! I'm so confused hahahaha.
Thanks in advance!
I was wondering if I could get some feedback on what you fed your 12 week old conures (GCC.)
My little one's breeder is saying I should get 2 types of seed mix and mix them 2 parts to 1 part.
Everywhere I've looked says that too much seed is not a good idea, and one of the seed mixes he showed me has a lot of dried fruit in it, which I also thought wasn't a great idea. (I know some fruit is good, but it seems like there are a lot in these two.) The two mixes do look like higher quality brands, but still - they are seed & they do have dried fruit throughout. (ADDING: the breeder HAS been feeding the baby fresh veg, so he is used to parrot chop.)
I am new to this, so I am looking for additional opinions. Mostly just a "second opinion" because this seems to contradict what I have read and been told by other keepers.
Is this a recommendation because the bird is a baby and will need to be eating more seed, perhaps to keep weight up and such? Or do you have any additional recommendations?
As far as I currently stand, I plan on feeding the baby this way when it comes home, regardless. This is what he is used to and the last thing he needs is another big change when he gets here. But - how should I go after that?
One piece of advice was to keep this until 6 months and then start switching to fewer seeds and adding more fresh food. Another piece of advice said no seeds only pellets. One avid parrot keeper who has rescued dozens of birds says as soon as possible switch to a high quality pellet and then feed mostly fresh foods. Online I'm seeing that it is common for there to be a number of contradicting opinions LOL!
I just want to make sure I'm doing right by him! I'm so confused hahahaha.
Thanks in advance!