Hi I was wondering if budgies can have an all pellet diet? I don't mean only pellets just in place of the seed. Fresh veggies and fruits also of course but no seed?

No budgies should have a variety that is best for them. All pellet diets are very high in protein and have been said to cause I believe kidney issues.

 

Here is a good article from our FAQ section and you can visit this section under nutrition for more ideas.

 

 

Food and NutritionWhat should my budgie eat?

It is very important to remember that a budgie on an all-seed diet is not getting the nutrition he/she needs in order to live a long, healthy life. Feeding your budgie a large variety of healthy foods can increase its life span and reduce the risks of common health issues such as lipomas (fatty tumors). No seed mix or pellet is a "complete diet" (despite what many will say on the package) so it's vital that you give your bird a good, varied diet.

 

Ideal Diet ? Your budgie's diet should consist of roughly 30% pellets, 30% seeds, and 30% fresh foods like healthy fruits and vegetables. Treats should be given sparingly and make up only about 10% of what your budgie eats. Make sure that the seed mix you buy doesn't contain many sunflower or safflower seeds as these are especially fattening. Pellets should not contain artificial colors/dyes. Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before feeding them to your bird as pesticides are harmful to them. Buying organic is ideal.

 

Other Foods - Along with the foods mentioned above, there are cooked foods that you can also offer your budgie such as Beak Appetitand Crazy Corn. Organic wheatgrass is another very healthy food you can offer but should only be given about once a week.

 

Water: Your budgie's water should be changed every day (as often as needed each day) to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.

 

Cuttlefish Bone: Helps keep your budgie's beak in good condition and they also provide your budgie with calcium.

 

Never allow your budgie to have alcohol, avocados, apple seeds, or chocolate as these are toxic to budgies. Birds have trouble digesting dairy products so steer clear of these as well. Read: Unsafe Foods

 

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Last update: 2007-04-12 19:30

Author: eterri

Thats right. Budgerigars are granivours and eat seed. I realy don't think that there is a substitue for a seed base diet.

 

I feed my birds pellets in a crumble state but it is less than 30%.

And don't forget that pellets aren't found in the "wild" but it is an excellent food additive. :greenb: