Worried Newbie

[QAE]

Hi all I'm new to this and am concerned and need some good advice.
I bought a pair of lovebirds around seven months ago from a garden centre. One of the birds has a ringlet but tbh I think they are wild.

They have recently been mating and in the time I have had them only ever eat seed and never touch any fruit I put out. I am concerned about the birds welfare especially the hen as she seems to be closing her left eye all the time. It looked a little brownish but the light was bad.

Of course I am worried about her and will shortly be popping out and seeing if I can take her down to the local vet but maybe this is an over reaction on my part.

I would really like some sound advice on what supplements or whatever I should be adding to their feed or water to help them keep their strength up.

Any advice greatly appreciated in advance.

Thanks
QAE

 

[MonicaMc]

The birds may have been parent raised and not hand raised. That doesn't mean they are "wild" - only not accustomed to humans.

Since you bought them from the same place, are you sure they are unrelated?

Fruit really isn't that big of a deal. Ya, sure, it's healthy for them, but the healthiest diet relies more heavily on vegetables, grains and legumes. If you can't provide a healthy diet relying on fresh/cooked foods, then your lovebirds should be eating pellets, if you have any available where you are at.

Short of that, can you buy plain seeds, no additives/colors? And sprout them? Perhaps the following thread may give you some ideas.

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

You should take the hen in to an avian vet to get checked out. She may have a sinus infection or infection in the eye. Can you locate any avian vets are a vet university near you? You mentioned vet but not avian vet... if no a-vet is available, I hope the vet is knowledgeable.


An avian vet would know best what supplements to include in their diet if you can't get them eating healthier.