One of the greatest benefits of keeping cockatiels is the ability to share their food with parakeets. Cockatiels can also share food with parakeets, as long as the amount is small enough for both of them. There are several varieties of cockatiel food available on the market. Read on for more information. You can also try Commercial seed mixes, Nutri-Berries, or RoudyBush Daily Maintenance Bird Food.
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Fruits and vegetables
You can offer your Cockatiel fruits and vegetables for their diet. But remember not to make them a meal. Just provide treats as a reward for good behavior, and do not make them overeat. You can also offer them tinned fruits, but make sure to choose those that have minimal additives and are un-sulphured. It is better to use fruit puree instead of syrups that are high in sugar.
Cockatiels love many common fruits and vegetables, such as apples and bananas. Make sure to purchase seedless apples as seeds contain cyanide, which is poisonous to birds. Cut apples into small chunks and remove the skin, if possible. Bananas are good because they’re soft and tasty. Bananas are another popular food choice, as they contain potassium and are seedless. Bananas are also good for parakeets, since they are rich in vitamins A and C.
Commercial seed mixes
If you want to give your parrot the best possible diet, you can feed him commercial seed mixes. However, if you are unsure of what to feed him, you can also prepare his own food. Although cockatiels are smaller than parakeets, their larger beaks make them able to handle larger pellets and seeds. Commercial seed mixes for parakeets contain pellets of larger size, but you can still create a customized meal for your bird with a mix of both types.
A commercial seed mix is often a more balanced diet than a mix made from whole grains. Oily seeds are high in omega 3 fatty acids and contain nearly 50% of the recommended daily allowance for parrots. Non-oily seeds are low in fat and contain energy in the form of starch. Besides the omega fatty acids and fiber, seed mixtures are also low in calcium.
Nutri-Berries
The perfect avian diet for small to medium-sized birds is a key ingredient in feeding your pet a balanced, high-quality, nutritious diet. Nutri-Berries are a delicious treat, rolled into berry-shaped pieces that are coated in vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, and protein. This avian diet is designed to change bad eating habits, while offering stimulation and a delicious taste. In fact, 96% of the berry pieces are eaten, leaving less food in the waste bin.
The ingredients in Nutri-Berries make it a great choice for your cockatiel’s diet. Pellets are a great alternative to seeds, but they offer little in the way of taste or texture. Cockatiel Nutri-Berries feature whole grains and hulled seeds, as well as stabilized vitamins, chelated minerals, and amino acids.
RoudyBush Daily Maintenance Bird Food
The scientifically-formulated RoudyBush Daily Maintenance bird food has been developed by an avian nutritionist from the University of California, Davis. This food is free from artificial colours and flavours, and has no animal by-products. Because it is made from 100% edible ingredients, it provides all the essential nutrition your bird needs to stay healthy and happy.
This diet is suitable for all adult parrots and cockatiels, excluding chicks. It provides a balanced mix of calcium, protein, and vitamin D3. However, it is not intended to replace supplemental vitamin and mineral supplements. Fresh fruits and vegetables can be added in moderation, but should not be the primary diet of your bird.
Vitakraft treats
Cockatiels can eat a wide variety of food, including Vitakraft treats. These delicious treats come on a natural wooden stick, and contain eleven easy-to-pronounce ingredients, including a high-quality vegetable source and eucalyptus leaves. The treats also contain a variety of vitamins and minerals essential to parakeet health. The sticks are also easy-to-use, since they clip onto the cage to provide your parrot with a tasty treat.
Vitakraft Krackers are a tasty, sugar-free treat for your parrot. The treats are made to mimic the natural taste of fruits and vegetables and are a healthy choice for welfare employment. These treats are three-time baked in the Vitakraft bakery and include Knabberholz to help abrasion of the parrot’s beak. These treats are ideal for parrots, and are suitable for both sexes.
