Converting my red lored amazon to pellets

[daniel04m]

Hello Everyone,

I have recently adopted a Red Lored Amazon who is in her 20's and she has always been on a seed diet so I am trying to convert her to Harrisons pellets and was wondering what the best way to convert her diet is.

She hates anything new and has anger problems when I try and feed her new stuff lol but I still love her, She doesn't eat much fruit or veg either.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[ChocolateChipCookiez]

You could try mixing in the pellets, fruits or vegetables into the seeds. That's how I got Cookie to try new food.

Oh and here's a link that may help: http://www.parrotforums.com/parrot-food-recipes-diet/23367-converting-parrots-healthier-diet-tips.html​

 

[Scott]

Welcome, and thanks for converting your red lored to a far healthier diet!

I converted an entire flock of varied species to Harrison's using their protocol. Worked very well: https://www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com/using-our-foods/large-bird-conversion/

Fresh vegetables and fruits are highly recommended as well. The link in preceding post an excellent guide! It takes trial and error and lots of patience to prompt a hesitant bird.