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How to get my lovebirds to eat fruits and vegetables instead of seeds?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female

I have two love birds...they have a habit of eating only seeds...they don't eat vegetables and fruits..I want to change there habit

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on June 6th, 2018

The best thing you can do in this situation is to keep trying! Continued offering of various fruits and veggies will eventually spark the curiosity of your birds, and get them to try it out. If they don't like one fruit or veggie, try again at a later time, or try again with a different item. Making it interesting by hanging it up, adding it to a toy, etc can also spark curiosity and exploration and make them more interested in trying it out.

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    Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

    Veterinary Technician

    Published on June 11th, 2017

    It may be that Truffle still isn't sure that is food, and some birds that are raised on seed and not exposed to fruits/veggies at a young age may always be somewhat aversive to it. Continuing to offer a variety of fruits and veggies as treats is best until he tries one or you find one he enjoys.

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