New Parrotlet

[peggyv]

I am just got my little Pisco Wed. night. He is doing fine and likes his cage. I have not gotten him to eat vegtables yet, but he is eating the seed mixture the breeder gave me. I have been leaving a cup full of seeds in his cage. Should I only be feeding him several times a day? The breeder says he bakes a cornmeal, egg, vegtable "bread" cuts it up in small pieces and give them some every day. Any suggestions or hints would be appreciated.

[chapala]

Hi Peggy and welcome to our P'let site! I'm glad to hear Pisco is making himself at home. As far as diet, you may want to take a look at the diet "sticky" in this forum, and read up on what I consider an excellent diet for parrots, including Parrotlets.

[musicjan]

The sticky that Chapala recommends is so helpful. Also, if you'll search other diet thread you'll find other helpful info. Good luck!

[peggyv]

Thanks, I will check it out. I just want to do everything right

[Trice]

Congratulations on your new parrotlet. Post pictures soon. I know you will love it. Baby eats Higgins small fruit and Veggie. This is the primary food my vet recommends for them. I also allow baby to have Carrots . She's a picky eater but loves her fruit and veggie.

Try a tiny pieace of cut up fresh strawberry, mango, apple, or pineapple.