Why is my budgie gorging on new pellets with watery green poop?

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Hi there, I recently bought a packet of pellet crumbles at the pet store from my budgie and I read that you are supposed to put new food in a little but at a time but he ate it straight away so I just replaced it straight away. But I noticed since then he has been gorging himself on pellets and eating more than he usually does. His droppings have turned watery and green. His behaviour has not changed at all and he is still happy. Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 1 day old

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Quiz. It is great that he took to the pellets easily. Changing slowly is important to allow the bird's digestive system to adjust to the offering of different nutrients. New nutrients can definitely change the quality and quantity of the feces. As long as the pellet brands lists the nutrients as "a complete diet", no additional food items need to be offered. But offering only one food can become boring over time, so adding fresh vegetables, cooked beans another human tables foods can provided variety. Good luck.

Why is my budgie gorging on new pellets with watery green poop?

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