2 year old under weight?

[Carlagracie]

Hi everyone, Recently my husband and I just got a 2 year old blue quaker from a pet store who got her from a lady who fell ill and could not take care of her. The store had her to the vet and they said she is healthy other than she is under weight, she only weighs about 80grams. The lady who originally had her kept her on a seed only diet, and nothing else. We want to switch her to a pellet diet because I know that pellet is better for her. I am wondering how I go about switching her and what kind of pellet should I feed her? I have offered her fresh fruits and other random food and she seems open to trying new things. Is there any special kind of fresh fruit I should try giving her? Please any advise would be greatly appreciated.

She is a very sweet girl, and I'm only guessing she is a girl, she acts so Dainty. She seems to mimic kissing noise and likes to give kisses. I have only had her for 2 days and i'm sure she will come out of her shell some more.

 

[MonicaMc]

http://www.parrotforums.com/general-health-care/23367-converting-parrots-healthier-diet-tips.html

That thread may help to convert her to a healthier diet.


This website has a list of pellet manufacturers. Some give free samples, some you must pay for the sample (shipping and/or a small package) and others have a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
Cockatiel Sized Pellet Comparison - Artemis Aviary: African Lovebirds; North Carolina, USA


I would recommend Harrison's, Roudybush or TOP's for pellets. If you have any local bird stores near you, you might be able to find one of those brands in the store. Harrison's is the most expensive, but it's supposedly also the healthiest. Although, in a bird that doesn't eat pellets, sometimes the best pellet is the one that they'll eat! So feel free to try experimenting with different sized pellets!



Just to let you know though, muscle weighs more than fat. Vegetables are also healthier than fruits. Grains, legumes and sprouted seeds can also be a healthy addition to the diet!
http://www.parrotforums.com/general...afe-fresh-foods-toxic-food-lists-sprouts.html