Will only eat the red pellets :(

[Ozzy]

Ozzy has decided for the last two weeks that he is only going to eat the red zupreem pellets. I have been wanting to switch him from the fruit blend to the natural one due to his issues with his liver. However, I am now afraid of him not eating at all. He is already underweight and doesnt like any human food or fruits/veggies. He eats nutri-berries and red pellets. Period. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do?

Thank you

 

[Beilana]

Maybe soak the regular pellets in beet juice? Or some form of natural red juice that will stain them?????

 

[Vickiesbirds]

My birds have their favorites too... they're also on Zupreem. With My one caique he LOVES the purple and green ones. My cockatoo is a big fan of red, yellow and orange. I would recommend soaking them too. Maybe beet juice as mentioned previously, or some cherry juice. Third I would say to try cranberry juice, but I'm not sure if this is bird safe. Maybe some other members can come on this thread and elaborate on that one

 

[Ozzy]

Thanks for the advice. So you guys feel he is picking the red ones because he likes the color? I thought it was for the taste... but do they all taste the same? I never thought of soaking them, thats a great idea.

 

[greycloud]

No, they all taste the same. The shapes and colors are just different. Sammy U2 only likes grape and cherry! I'll trade ya! LOL!
He will eat no other pellet I have tried, believe me!

 

[Pheonix Rising]

This may sound silly but would soaking them not make them go soft and mushy ?
If not then yeah great idea

I don't know about it's bird safeness but what about a natural type essense ( vanilla for example ) like people buy from the grocerie store
perhaps there is a fruit type of you could try adding a few drops so it had that familiar smell