05-01-2006, 08:43 PM
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Brand New Egg
Name: Joslyn
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Location: Memphis, TN
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Fruit and veggie selectoin for my tiel
I just purchased a baby whiteface cockatiel, and I tried to feed her some orange, pole peas, kiwi, mango, and bell pepper. Should I wait to try this when she is fully weaned? I hand feed her twice a day, but she eats small seeds like safflower and millet. I just wanted to know if I was rushing things.
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05-02-2006, 06:04 PM
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Re: Fruit and veggie selectoin for my tiel
I'm sorry no one has replyed to your post.
 to TF and post pictures when you can!Go ahead and give her veggies/greens/brown rice/pasta/cooked veggies/eggs, also give pellets and a little seeds(a good tiel mix)...but only give millet in very small amounts like a treat, as it is very easy for them to get hooked on (happened to my tiel at weaning)and not want to eat anything else. and keep handfeeding, BTW: how old is she? Last edited by Birds on the brain; 05-03-2006 at 01:39 PM. |
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05-02-2006, 06:07 PM
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Egg's Cracking...
Name: Natalie
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Re: Fruit and veggie selectoin for my tiel
I think it's a good idea to start introducing fresh veggies when they are weaning! Let them get used and in no time they will try it out!
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05-03-2006, 01:58 AM
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Re: Fruit and veggie selectoin for my tiel
That sounds good.
Also try some greens like kale, chard and dandelion. They also love carrots and carrot-tops!
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05-03-2006, 03:21 AM
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Re: Fruit and veggie selectoin for my tiel
Ohhh boy!!! A whitefaced cockatiel. They are the best cockatiels there are!
 I am NOT biased...but here is what you can look forward to:My WF boy is a total dork...he flirts with budgies  Tries to change the channel on the remote  But he is a loverboy  Also try broccoli  And corn: 
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05-20-2006, 07:56 PM
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Brand New Egg
Name: Joslyn
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Memphis, TN
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Re: Fruit and veggie selectoin for my tiel
She is about 4 months old now. And is she precious!! (Her name says it all!) I have tried the greens and fruit, but she really isn't taking to it all too well. I just got another baby whiteface, and he supposedly likes pasta. I will let him settle down before I try it.
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05-21-2006, 11:57 AM
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Egg's Cracking...
Name: Abby
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Re: Fruit and veggie selectoin for my tiel
Broccoli and corn were the biggest hits with my birds. I was amazed the first time I put corn in the cage - the whole lot was gone within 5 minutes. They love it!
Do you have any pictures of your babies? |
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05-21-2006, 09:12 PM
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Brand New Egg
Name: Joslyn
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Re: Fruit and veggie selectoin for my tiel
Yeah, check out my siggy! My babies are adorable! Not to brag, but aren't they?! I will try broccoli tonight.
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05-22-2006, 02:59 AM
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Re: Fruit and veggie selectoin for my tiel
Awwwww, they are so adorable!!
More pics, please!
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05-24-2006, 04:13 AM
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Name: Hillari
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Re: Fruit and veggie selectoin for my tiel
It's actually better to wean the ONTO fresh foodss, so they are more willing. Roxy is much more willing to try new foods (i got her at 4 m.o.) than Link is (I got him at 9 m.o.).
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05-24-2006, 08:27 AM
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Re: Fruit and veggie selectoin for my tiel
Just keep on trying. Don't give up -- even if it takes a year!!!
They have to have veggies, so just be patient!
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05-24-2006, 08:39 AM
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Re: Fruit and veggie selectoin for my tiel
Quote:
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05-24-2006, 04:17 PM
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Re: Fruit and veggie selectoin for my tiel
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Your birdies are adorable!
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05-24-2006, 04:24 PM
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Re: Fruit and veggie selectoin for my tiel
such cute birds!
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