When my baby gets ready to go to sleep for the night, she comes down to the front perch which is the second highest perch in her cage. It is right at the front. there is a clip there to hang veggies (she's still not eating them) and right behind her is a cup that I put oyster shells in. As she settles in shell duck down below the clip. Her cage is in the living room and I assume she sleeps there because she can see me - I'm usually watching TV or reading in a chair across the room from her. Once the sun goes completely down, I'll cover her cage on 3 sides and then when I turn in, I'll pull the cover down the front. She doesn't move to another perch all night. Is this weird? BTW - she's used to me taking pictures of her now.
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Your fid is absolutely darling! I am just going to weigh in a bit on nutrition. Most budgies seem to absolutely love TOPS pellets. Since sweety is not currently eating vegetables yet, my suggestion is to give her the very best nutrition possible. If I had to pick between Tops & Harrisons, there is no competition in my book, Tops would be the one.
As for the veggies, try all sorts in different cuts. I know many of the love bird owners are getting & using the smaller bullet style food processors, if memory recalls. They are using them to make small blended varied
base chops for their birds & freezing them. Then buying a veggie during the week & adding it in. Maybe
@Zara @DoubleTake or
@Leih can advise on brand processors to look into.
The best thing we can do for our fids is give them a diet that is nutritionally sound. The only way to do this is to offer them a wide variety. It takes away many of our members birds way too early because prior to adoption they were fed crummy diets focused on cheap foods that had little to no nutrition. The better diet the longer these little souls will stay in our lives.
Welcome to AA!