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How to get my bird to eat healthier pellets and fresh food, not seeds?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I want to give my bird better food. How do I wane him to enjoy a better food? He has a seed mix but I want to give him food that has more fruit,and veggies.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on March 18th, 2017

Ideally you can feed him special bird pellets which are made from fruits and vegetables, you need to switch it gradually over a period of 10 days, bear in mind your bird will ALWAYS prefer the seed mix, even though it is bad for his health.

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