Something that has really surprised me since I got my OH to build an aviary to free my caged mule and add canaries to keep him company is how much they enjoy 'wet' food such as lettuce, cress, brocolli and apples.

They fly onto it as soon as I put it into the cage and the 8 of them can finish a halved apple in days. I'm afraid that I was guilty of only giving my caged bird something like this occasionally. They also enjoy a bowl of black sunflower seeds.

I hope that you all 'treat' your birds

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My cockertiel refuses to eat anything fresh but would pinch a crisp or chips off us, i have consulted our vet and give him what i can to keep him health but he turns his nose up at everything

[quote=kaz;37128]Something that has really surprised me since I got my OH to build an aviary to free my caged mule and add canaries to keep him company is how much they enjoy 'wet' food such as lettuce, cress, brocolli and apples.

They fly onto it as soon as I put it into the cage and the 8 of them can finish a halved apple in days. I'm afraid that I was guilty of only giving my caged bird something like this occasionally. They also enjoy a bowl of black sunflower seeds.

I hope that you all 'treat' your birds[ My bird love peas sweetcorn corgette she has small helpings everyday along with the fresh fruit apple, grape. orange and plums she will try it as long as its not red.

[quote=claire;42076]My cockertiel refuses to eat anything fresh but would pinch a crisp or chips off us, i have consulted our vet and give him what i can to keep him health but he turns his nose up at everything Hi you can buy dried greens from the pet shops small packet lasts quite awhile

Have you tried grating the fruit or veg, some birds dont like it in great big chunks. Also, what about EMP eggfood given rather 'sloppy'. It does swell and soak up the water so make it really runny. It may take some weeks but if you can get your bird to take a little of this, then you can add grated apple, carrot etc to it. For really fussy birds and especially those which have been handreared, try offering it from a spoon.

For those that give apple and pear etc please remove the pips as they are believed to be toxic tp birds and other small animals.

we have tried everything with ours he is a funny bugger,,,,, i do buy dried stuff from a good pet shop but he wont touch fresh stuff

Claire - they can be fussy when they want to be.

I found out years ago that birds are like kids they either love or hate no in between The egg food is good i do use that the other way my bird will try is if I eat first then she has to have the spoon

i think all birds have far more character and intelligence than alot of people give them credit for... Untill ya live with one ya never realise how funny and manipulative!!! they can be... excellent company too

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