Switching to pellets?

[goodwin1234]

Hi all,

I've been feeding my recently aquired IRN on a mixture of fruit/veg & seed. However i've been reading up on the benefits of a pellet diet.

I was wondering if you had any advice on how to switch him over? Also what percentage of his diet should be fruit/veg after converting him?

Thanks in advance

 

[94lt1]

Some birds will take right to pellets, others will not like it at all.. I'm fortunate that all of mine took to it without a fight.

As far as fruits and veggies, I offer my birds fruits and veggies every day, but I mix it up by offering nuts and egg sometimes...

To take the guess work out of it, I asked my vet, but I'm sure that more knowledgeable people here will help you

 

[aliray]

Mine do not eat pellets however I grind them up and put in the birdy bread I make. However as far as fruits and veg go each bird gets a dish with a protein, a starch an assortment of different veggies and a piece of fruit. The proteins are cooked chicken, eggs cooked, cooked beef cooked seafood, fish or shrimp. Also a couple of small raw nuts or raw pumpkin seeds. The starch I use whole grain pasta cooked, brown rice cooked, Whole grain unsalted rice cakes, whole grain cereals cooked potato, cooked sweet potato, Igive them as much as they will eat.

 

[goodwin1234]

Thanks for taking the time to reply, much appreciated!

While we're on the subject actually, could anyone recommend a decent pellet available in the UK?

 

[wenz2712]

Thanks for taking the time to reply, much appreciated!

While we're on the subject actually, could anyone recommend a decent pellet available in the UK?

I use a brand called Animal Zones Pet Line.. They do 3 different types.. Fruity chunks.. plumage enhancer pellets or pellets complete.

Also Harrisons or Zupreem.. I get these from...

Scarletts Parrot Essentials - Toys, Cages, Stands and More!

These people are the best, by far

 

[goodwin1234]

Thanks, i'll be sure to check them out!

 

[SandyBee]

Our vet said for ratio is 40-50% pellets, 40% grains and veggies and 10% fruit.
I also use eggs, meats, fish and nuts to supplement our birds diet.