Help with Pellets

[oscar-and-jess]

Hey,
I have currently got my oscar on seeds which is what he was weaned onto, i want to know if i should change him onto pellets and how i should go about that( i know there is probaly a post on here somewhere but i am too tired to look at the moment, lol)
I have had a bird previously that was on pellets at the recomendation of the vet, and he did alot better, he was very sick when i got him,

i dont know how to change over my baby, he is a 10 week old lovebird and will only eat seeds, if i change him over do i do it cold turkey or gradually, i have tried to put them in now and he just gets them out of the way of his seeds, please help i want the best for him he wont even touch the fruit and veg that he gets daily either


thanks Oscar and Jess

[notscaredtodance]

because he's 10 weeks, old, and should have JUST been weaned like, a few days ago, a week at most, I'd try grinding the pellets up and mixing them with hot water to make a creamy mashed potato consistency handfeeding formula. If he wont take the new formula, try mixing it with some of his old formula, which I hope the breeder gave you.

You can just put it in the smallest spoon you've got, or something similar, I just use one of those plastic spoons.

Also, put your finger into the formula and stir it. If it burns your finger, it's too hot, if it feels hot like a shower, it's just right. The bird probably wont be too picky if its too cold, but try not to let it get below lukewarm.

[entrancedbymyGCC]

There are a ton of threads on here on converting birds' diets.... when you get a spurt of energy, check it out! Lots of opinions and lots of different approaches!

[Mr.Darcy]

I agree with entranced. I would not go cold turkey!! could have very negative results!! Take your time converting the little guy, but like notscartedtodance said he is very likely just weaned so now seems like the best time to try converting.......good luck

One thing I would suggest and you will see in some of the threads is to get a digital kitchen scale and monitor the birds weight

[oscar-and-jess]

thanks everyone, i have got the scales already, and he is currently fully weaned, but i do have some of his formular, and ill give you suggestions a go, thanks heaps

this is baby oscar about a week ago

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[GooseBlossom]

You could try crushing the pellets to the size of the seeds and even pulverizing them and mixing with the seeds. Lots of info and good advice elsewhere in the forum.

My lovebird Goose will not eat any moist foods at all. He will eat organic dried veggies. His favorite: Just Tomatoes Organic Peas. They produce dried fruits also.