Budgies/Pellets?

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Expert: Kyle Lohr - 6/8/2009


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Hi. I was just wondering, I have been trying to convert my birds to pellets for two weeks now, but they just don't eat them at all. I'm going to start breeding in a couple of days, and was wondering if I should keep the parakeet pellet/seed mix, or go back to seeds? Cause I don't want them to starve while breeding because they don't want to eat seed.  Also, what greens are the best for budgies, and where can I get dandelions for budgies? Thanks!

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Mustafa,
I would leave them on the seeds until they are done breeding and the babies are eating seed themselves too. Pellets are better for them, but if your not wanting to wait to breed, then just keep then on seeds. My budgies wont eat anything but Broccoli and Coliflower. I am not sure where you are able to get dandelions for budgies but I'm sure theres a site online that sells them.

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I can answer questions on breeding, illness, housing, diet, color mutations, genetics, and many others. I find budgies to be one of the most wonderful bird species to own as a pet. If I do not know the answer to you question, which is indeed a rare event, I will do my best to research and find the best answer to your question. I have dedicated my life to budgies and now I'm prepared to give back and help the community with their budgies as well. These birds are so wonderful there is an endless amount of information to know about them. I learn new things from budgies every day that I spend with them. If you have a question, please do not hesitate to ask. You will not be disappointed with the feedback.

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I have owned and bred budgies for over 10 years. I know just about everything there is to know about these beautiful birds.

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I am currently attending Fort Collins Veterinary School in Colorado and plan on becoming an Avian Veterinarian.

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