How do I get my parakeets to start eating their vegetables?

I have 2 baby parakeets. I understand that they won’t eat anything in their cage that they aren’t familiar with. But I also know vegetables are good for them. How do I get them to start eating vegetables? And what kinds?

How long does it take parakeets to settle down after you bring them home?

I bought 3 parakeets about 2 1/2 weeks ago. I then went back a week later and bought another female and she is very wild. The first three were begininng to settle down until I brought the 4th one home. Now they are all very skiddish. Will they ever settle down? I spend as much time as I can talking to them and singing to them. I have one that will sit on my shoulder and let me walk with her but the minute I sit down she flies off. Will they ever settle down?

Caring for Parakeets : Other Pets & Parakeets

If you are an animal lover, learn how to keep parakeets with other pets in this free pet care video. Expert: Elizabeth Cantu Bio: Elizabeth Cantu has owned and been working with parrots since 1994. She has been active in captive parrot rescue and rehabilitation. Filmmaker: julio costilla

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Caring for Parakeets : Diet Tips for Parakeets

Feeding your parakeet the right food is important to health. Learn tips for controlling your parakeet’s nutrition in this free video clip. Expert: Elizabeth Cantu Bio: Elizabeth Cantu has owned and been working with parrots since 1994. She has been active in captive parrot rescue and rehabilitation. Filmmaker: julio costilla

How do you keep parakeets quiet during the day?

We have 3 parakeets. Two of them chirp quietly and nicely during the day. One of the little demons squaks so loud you can’t nap or even watch tv. Other than covering the cage, does anyone know how to keep the little demon quieter during the day?

How do you make parakeets more social?

My brother and his girlfriend have two and they hate them because their noisy and messy. But I work at a pet shop and many people are very happy with their parakeets. They want to give them away but if i could give them some proper help/pointers, maybe they will keep them and work with them.

How can I tell if my three parakeets are happy and healthy?

I don’t know if my 3 parakeets are healthy because I don’t feed them fruits and veggies. I do put fruits and veggies in their cage but they never eat it. They stay away from it like it is a monster who will kill them. I’ve tried apples, celery, banana, cabbage, and brocolli but when I give them their seed diet in their food cup with vitamins, they only eat millet and I don’t give it as a treat, it is in their seed diet. I don’t really know if my parakeets are happy. But they always chirp out loud(very loud, you can hear them 3 houses away from ours), kind of active because they always stay in spot cleaning themselves and I spray them with mist 3 times a week in the summer and I only got them this 6-23-07. They only play with three toys wich are balls, swing, and a mini ferris wheel toy. That’s all they ever play with. Are they healthy and happy enough for them to live long?

What are some good websites about parakeets?

I need information on their care feeding/diet, handling, supplies, etc. Basically any thing that will help a first time parakeet owner better raise their new bird. Feel free to add any personal tips that you have discovered about parakeets.
I just want to thank you in advance. Anything will help me.

Ringneck Parakeets and Parakeets – Small and Smart

There are many different parakeet bird species in the world, all with varying personalities, handling and feeding requirements. Although this makes every parakeet bird species very different, they are also similar in many ways. All parakeets are constantly on the go, curious about their surroundings and always playing with toys or exploring the world around them. Also, they all look very similar – small, colorful birds with long, tapered tails.

Parakeets are easy to take care of because they don’t have many specialized requirements, unlike larger parrots that are available as pets. They are also easy to tame and tend to get along with other bird species, making them a good choice for a child’s pet. They are also incredibly entertaining, having the ability to learn tricks as well as learn to talk. This can provide endless entertainment for you and guests to your home.

Ringneck parakeets or rose-ringed parakeets are easily tamed and trained choices for a household pet. They are naturally green in color with red beaks and the males have a black and rose colored ring around their necks (hence the name ‘rose-ringed parakeets’). However, it is possible to obtain different colored ring neck parakeets that have been specially bred such as the blue and cinnamon ringneck.

The only downside of ringneck parakeets is that they need a lot of attention as they tend to get moody and nippy if you don’t handle them daily. If your once gentle bird turns into a biting menace, resist your first instinct to be aggressive back as this will only encourage it to bite more. Instead, ignore it and be gentle so that it realizes that you aren’t a threat to its existence.

Their intelligence causes them to become bored easily and when they are bored, ring neck parakeets chew things. Thus, it is important to provide them with toys and other suitable objects to chew on or else you run the risk of them destroying something that you value.

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