New babies bought as pair

[ALRAINBOW]

I have a pair I bought as babies
male and female.
Bonnie born 10/30/2020 female
Clyde born 11/15/2020 male

i have owned birds most of my life
Cackatoos
Cockatiels
African grey
Toucan
I very much would enjoy guidance
There seems to be so much conflicting info on them. Especially food.
These birds are not like any of them
Allow me to make a statement about each

Bonnie she runs things to a point
She does not act aggressive to him but does control certain activities
food intake is even on both of them
In fact he eats more often then her
He will take food from her at times
She messes with him daily not bad no blood but seems to be leader
She eats various foods I offer
Mostly veggies , pellets some fruit treats and lafbers seeds in round shapes
She uses her foot to hold certain foods he does not but does try to
She will jump on my hand pretty much always in fact if I’m near the cage she will go to be close to me.
now it seems she is bitting me at times
It happens when she seems to hyper active. I am aware of harmons and sugar
Sugar intake does seem to effect this behavior.
Both are in heavy molt now. So I’m feeding them in addition to norm
Mineral blocks
Corn on the cob
Almond and pumpkin seeds
this info I have read and I look forward to guidance
Lastly she is very very different then him in many ways.
I have read most like the male over the females. I can see why but like her the same as him.
She has much more outward personality be kid ness of aggression

Clyde
He is a very sweet bird does not bite but does jester is touched where is does not want
he eats food out if my hand snd takes food as a treat same as her
But he does run from me to not be picked up much more then her. He takes food from her be it her foot or beak
while she seems to rule him it’s not always this way. they seem to like each other and do Interact all day amongst them selves
He is more timid more scard
Always lets her try things first

questions I have are first food
One guide is corn and boiled eggs
Next one caen not good
Eggs not good
I’m open to all and do need guidance

Next is her bitting while she does not break my skin or bones she clearly has an aggressive agenda in doing it. Yet she follows me to be picked up. I can tell when she will be more aggressive it’s in her actions
Help LOL.

 

[ALRAINBOW]

My post was a quick post please excuse errors. I’m looking for guidance over all. I make no claims even though I have owned birds most my life. What I do know is minimal , I read a post from a dr I think he commented on tops brand food. 294 later I bought a bunch. Why variety for one but looking for better. My birds get fresh veggies daily very little frozen except sprouts . I have read so much and watched videos as well. These Ekies are not like any other birds I owned . In fact the only bird that was odd like them was a tocan I had for about a year. Not good pet to have by my standards anyway. I’m looking for discusión and help . Please help me make Bonnie and Clyde what they can be as pets.
I’m thanking any and all in advance .

 

[Laurasea]

Yiu are in luck!! We have many great ekkie owners here who are active!!

So give it a little time and they will be sure and share their knowledge with you.

My reading on molt is it takes more protein, as feathers are protein, takes about a 25% boost in protein foods during a molt. That generalizing tho and not specific to ekkie.

For me I use walnut, egg, and a little boiled chicken. But I really just offer small amounts

 

[ALRAINBOW]

Thanks i have a few recipies . in trying to better understand them it seems there is so much conjecture . even pellets alone is endless debate . i use a variety to be best off . some are colored most are not . sugar seems to be a big no no but again this leads to many foods no longer being given .

 

[Saash]

Hiya, sorry - I did a whole post, then got distracted and didn't send

I am raising an eclectus female, done loads of research, spoke to an avarian vet locally who has about 19 of them as 'patients' and among a group with a rescue facility with 18-odd eckies.

This is what I can contribute:

A seed diet, especially sunflowers, causes fatty liver and the plumes will be awful. Pellets have too much vitamins, I think they call it vitaminosis and causes huge health issues. Nuts - again on the fat. Saya products, no. Too much sugar, no.

Best success is on a grain diet, with legumes and veggies. Add about 20 - 30% fruits, and at most 20% pellets. Sprouted seeds are ok, otherwise use seed and nuts in moderation, and keep the foods varied.

Should have at least 10 different foods in the daily spread. Use spices, chillies, peppers, even herbal teas. Chia, cardomon, cinnamon, paprika, turmeric, ginger - all are good toppings. Essential to add vitamin A using yellow and orange options like carrots, sweet potato, pumpkin, butternut. Use a lot of corn on the cob, lentils, cooked beans, chickpeas etc. Barley, rice, oats, wheat are all good staple bases. They need natural sunshine vitamin D, at least half an hour a week.

Some of my other posts also have useful links for optimal health and care.

 

[Ellie777Australia]

Hi Al and welcome to you, Bonnie and Clyde. You have to consider increased protein during molt and also hormones considering age. Organic, non-vitaminized pellets and some seeds are ok for Ekkies. I like plant protein (beans/lentils etc) for my babies as well as the fresh vegetables (especially high vitamin A veg's) and a small amount of fruit twice daily. Here are a couple of links to for reading.
https://topsparrotfood.com/collections/organic-pellets
https://www.birdhealth.com.au/sterile-seed-mix
https://www.birdhealth.com.au/organic-beans
https://www.birdhealth.com.au/eclectus