my cckatiel seems to like the grapfruit but she shakes her head alot when she eats it...kinda like she finds it too sour? should i continue to feed it to her orr shood i stop?
2007-01-16 12:31:10 · 8 answers · asked by mzmysterious0606 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
yes...most birds like spicy foods and citrus foods. Go ahead and feed it that...Just not avacodoes.( That will kill parrots)
2007-01-16 12:42:26 · answer #1 · answered by Jenni P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She shakes her head as a reaction to the taste and smell. If she keeps eating it, then she must like it. Cockatiels can pretty much eat anything we can eat (healthy food) (including chicken and eggs)
As far as I know, grapefruit is alright; however if you want to be 100% sure, check with your vet.
2007-01-18 02:57:29 · answer #2 · answered by Samantha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grapefruit is fine.
She probably shakes her head because when those little juice packets burst, the liquid shoots on her beak and/or into her mouth. Be careful with the seeds - don't let her eat them.
2007-01-16 20:41:09 · answer #3 · answered by PinkDagger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fruits and veggies are good for birds, a lot better than just a seed diet. I would get a book on what to feed and what not to feed your bird. I know they can have apples but the seeds can be fatal.
2007-01-17 03:48:27 · answer #4 · answered by Abby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grapefruit will not hurt your cockatiel. If he enjoys it give him a little occasionally.
2007-01-19 11:01:06 · answer #5 · answered by Sadiesmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She might find it stimulating. As long as she does not get sick, fruit should be fine. I don't find that birds eat things they don't like, nor do they overeat.
2007-01-16 20:40:06 · answer #6 · answered by justbeingher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i bet she gets the runs. i know my like fruit nd some veggies
2007-01-16 20:40:57 · answer #7 · answered by Wicked 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what i suggest is that you should not give them grapefruit because if you want babies or eggs is not helpfull gor them
2007-01-16 20:57:10 · answer #8 · answered by davidrodriguez1212 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋