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New pineapple green cheek,first bird,a few questions

Postby pauly » Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:36 am

Hello parrot world!!,new bird owner and ive done some research,i have three books;conures,by animal planet,parrots for dummies and guide to companion parrot behavior.a great start but some conflicting info.So here,s my questions, diet:morning,pretty bird daily select pellets mixed with carrots,broccoli and kale raw,then after 2-3 hrs about 2tablespoons of healthy select natural conure diet seed and dried friut mix,i let her eat abit and then remove the whole left over foid dish after aboyt another 1 1/12 hrs,then about 2 hrs later chop parsley,carrot,broccoli,green pepper,cucumber,celery,grapes,,zuchini,apple,dried cranberry and a fig every other day,i also give dried orange,yogurt coverd papaya and these egg biscut things i bought at petsmart as treats,the cage is 17-22-32...does anyone have any suggestions???,ive tried to edjucate myself as much as possible and want to give the best to my bird,i also have a cuttle stone/mineral tie on thingy,thanks abunch and im excited to be on the board-paul :gcc:
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Re: New pineapple green cheek,first bird,a few questions

Postby Munchy » Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:54 am

I've read not to give celery as it can bind up in their intestines. I believe from a post on this forum. Sounds like you love your new conure already. :P
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Re: New pineapple green cheek,first bird,a few questions

Postby pauly » Tue Oct 04, 2011 11:16 am

thanks abunch,the celery will be omitted,and any comments are welcome,i'll be buying organic pellets soon for her as the ones i bought where "suggested "by the pet store i bought her at and not organic
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Re: New pineapple green cheek,first bird,a few questions

Postby Naurthon » Wed Oct 05, 2011 1:21 am

Sounds like your new baby eats better than I do! :)
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Re: New pineapple green cheek,first bird,a few questions

Postby liz » Wed Oct 05, 2011 10:30 am

Welcome to the forum.
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