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Help plz my parakeets not eating his food2007-11-24 17:19:50

I got a new parakeet just on monday, so like 5 days ago. I had regular bird seed food in his cage but he wouldn't eat it. So then we put some millet in too, and thats all he eats, he won't eat any of his regular food. I know millet is only supposed to be a treat but I am afraid if I take the millet out he won't eat anything. Please help, what should i do?

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I know this may sound weird, but make sure that he DOES have food in his bowl. Parakeets eat the middle of the seed, and leave the shells, and it looks like he's got plenty to eat, but all there is is shells.

Dump what you got in there, and give him new stuff. If all he eats is millet, he'll be fine, give him some time, he's just getting used to a new place too. If you still don't see him eat, try some other food (there is more than 1 brand)

good luck

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go to the vet to see if it sick if it isn't try a differnet bird food

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take you parakeet to the vet

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try bread and some fruit

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Make sure you are feeding the same mix the pet store was giving them. If you bought a new type of food he may not recognize it and will not want to try it. Parakeets, unfortunately can be very stubborn about food changes, too. Make sure that you change the seed EVERY day. That way it will be fresh and he will be more willing to try it. Yes, millet is really a treat, but in very young birds, that may be all they eat when you first bring him home. (They are stressed anyway and often do not feel comfortable at first) Please take note that in a bird that small, they can starve in just a couple of days or so because their metabolisms are so high. Feed him what he will eat and gradually try to wean him onto the new diet. Try breaking up the millet and mixing it in with the new food. Then he will hopefully give the new seed a try while picking out the millet. Do not forget that birds need fresh foods, too. (veggies and some fruit) It may take months for them to try fresh foods, and that seems like a waste, but it will increase your little friend's lifespan ;)

Good luck.

One more note: try covering 1/2 of the cage for a couple of weeks. Put the seed cup on the covered side. this way he will not feel threatened and he has a safe place to hide. You can use a dark blanket or sheet for this. After a week or two, he will become more used to his surroundings and you and he should feel more comfortable.

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Parakeets dont eat regular bird food they have a special type of food for them. They're little round seeds. If its not wat your already got then go to the petshop and buy some parakeet food. All parrots dont eat the same. The larger parrots have big seeds and the smaller one have small ones.