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Dr. Jill M. Patt, DVM recommends the diet of budgies and cockatiels to be:

Picky Eaters: After having tried for years to get my picky lovebirds & cockatiels to eat a varied diet, I have am happy to find that they all love Nutri-Berries (Lafeber's). I have been feeding this as my birds' primary diet for years. ... I had no problems converting my birds over to a more healthy diet and introducing Lafeber's Nutri-berries instead of a seed mix. However, in addition to a quality main staple food item, your goal should be to introduce some greens into your pet's diet. Below are some nutritious, healthful and easily accepted alternatives:




Generic Diets & Additional Food Items: Healthy Bird Treats & Snacks ... Cooked Diets ... Splay Millet & Millet Accessories ... Mineral / Calcium Blocks & Accessories


Nutri-Berries:. Nutri-Berries were formulated by Dr. T. J. Lafeber and an avian nutritionist. They contain only nutritious natural ingredients-hulled canary seed, red millet and oat groats blended with savory peanuts-rolled into berry-shaped pieces and coated with vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and protein.
 
Nutrition Plus Vitamin and Mineral Safflower Cockatiel Food: Formulated to provide the proper nutrition that your bird requires. Especially designed seeds and grains used for cockatiels.
 
Pretty Bird Small Daily Select Extruded Foods: Packed in Nitrogen flushed, Resealable packaging to insure freshness, cleanliness, and freedom from insects. This is an excellent choice for all types of Cockatiels, Lovebirds, and Parakeets.
 
Tropical Carnival Gourmet Small Hookbill Food 2.5 lb: Vitamin and mineral enriched food and treat, formulated to provide the proper nutrition your pet requires. Resealable zipper. Tough barrier laminate film combined with CO2 flushing protects products from infestation damage. From mangos to bananas, carrots to peas, pistachios to almonds and pasta to macaroni wheels, we have added only the finest ingredients. Beneficial pro-biotics: Insure proper digestion.
 
Tropical Carnival Gourmet Cockatiel Lovebird Small Parrot Food: Tropical Carnival Foods are vitamin and mineral enriched food and treat, all in one, formulated to provide the proper nutrition your pet requires. Beneficial pro-biotics: Insure proper digestion Formulated for the active life of your pet.
 
 
Nutrition Plus Vitamin and Mineral Fortified Cockatiel Food: Formulated to provide the proper nutrition that your bird requires. Tough barrier laminate film combined with CO2 flushing protects product from infestation damage. Nutrition Plus is vitamin and mineral fortified. We've blended the high grains together and topped it off with our colorful, vitamin-packed shapes. Especially designed seeds and grains used for cockatiels.
 
 
Fruit Bites Banquet Super Premium Cockatiel 2 lb Diet: A fun-filled meal and treat, all-in-one! Vitamin fortified diet is jam-packed with real pineapple or papaya fruit bites in zesty fruit flavors. Sweet and crunchy veggie bites.
 
Fruit Bites Treat Garden Gourmet Veggie 1.5oz: Made with real fruit. Six great combination flavors. Soft and Chewy. Sun-ripened, all natural treat. Sweet, light and crunchy, freeze-dried veggies. Contains: peas, corn, carrots, etc.
 
Tropical Carnival Gourmet Cockatiel Fruity Treat 8oz: Tropical Carnival Treats are vitamin and mineral enriched food and treat, all in one, formulated to provide the proper nutrition your pet requires. The box is reclosable to maintain freshness. Tough barrier laminate film combined with CO2 flushing protects products from infestation damage. This treat is jam packed with exotic fruits and nuts such as papaya, mango, coconuts, bananas, raisins, almonds, and pistachios, just to name a few. (*Note: Raisins have the potential of toxicity if fed in too high a quantity. Caution is advised)
 
Farm Fresh Fixins Treat 16oz: Loaded with bushels of garden fresh vegetables. Topped off with nuts, seeds, and sun-ripened fruits. For small animals and parrots.
 
Millet Birdhouse/Feeder: The birdhouses are constructed with yellow pine and blandex lumber. Therefore, after the seeds are gone, you are left with a durable, unique, and weathered looking birdhouse that will last for years. If you so desire, you can add honey or peanut butter along with sprinkled seeds to always have an edible item.
 
Birdy Banquet Cooked Diet: Prepare a delicious gourmet banquet for your feathered friend! Pretty Bird's Birdy Banquet is a nutritious and exciting pasta meal for all parrots! A delicous blend of fruit, veggies, beans and other flavors together with tender pasta and a vitamin and mineral supplement make this banquet fit for a winged king!
 
Foods to Feed Only in Moderation:
  1. Those veggies containing a high amount of oxalates. Some common examples include: spinach, chard, and bok choy.
  2. Fruits, which can provide too much sugar in the bird's diet.
  3. Diets that are based 100% on cooked beans/grains/pasta. These diets often have too much phosphorus and are very high in calories which can result in an obese bird.
  4. The diet should not be based on seeds. Seed diets contain too much fat and are deficient in many nutrients.
 
Foods to NEVER Feed:
  1. Caffeine
  2. Chocolate
  3. The pits of most fruits
  4. Avocado
  5. High acid foods such as tomatoes and pineapple (uncooked)




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