Parakeets are known as small but vigorous birds. These birds require a lot of stimulating activities because they are very keen in addition to being very energetic. For these reasons, parakeets need an excellent diet that is well-balanced. However, the same daily food would eventually be unappealing for them if there is no variation in their diet. These birds also love the taste of fruits and vegetables. They could use some seeds or some nuts to as a part of their healthy diet.
As a matter of fact, parakeets can eat the same fruits that humans also eat. Pears, apples and oranges are just a few examples. If it is your first time to give them fruits, start giving them a slice and watch them ask for more. Feeding your lovely budgie fruits can be a great bonding time. Not only are you giving the little pet its much-needed nourishment, but you are also establishing trust. The idea is the same with feeding nuts or seeds. And remember that they enjoy the taste of veggies, too. So, you can give the little pet, a lettuce leaf.
Leafy greens, should actually be one the main parts of the bird’s diet. Many parakeets love the taste of cabbage leaves or broccoli leaves. More often than not, feeding parakeets leafy greens is not difficult because they can easily acquire a taste for those food. It must be considered, though, that not all green leafy vegetables are good for your bird. Some leafy vegetables can trigger calcium deficiency or liver problems. Ask your parakeet’s veterinarian first about which leafy greens to give and which ones to avoid.
A good diet is also very important when breeding parakeets. In this period, female parakeets can use a mineral lick or a cuttlebone, which can be placed somewhere in the cage. Unhealthy chicks is the result of poor nutrition of female parakeet birds.
So the next time you go out to buy food for our parakeet, buy seeds, vegetables and fruits. There is a wide variety of these food that you can add to their diet. Your little acrobatic winged buddy will be glad to have variety in his or her diet.