Pellets, seeds and more oh my

[MosaicMadness]

I took my new pionus to the vet for check up and while I was there, I was asked what I fed. I said pellets, seeds, fresh fruits & veggies and other cooked mixes.

She looked at me like I was a horrible person and said I needed to get rid of all the seeds.

I'm sorry, but I don't see a problem with giving them a pinch of seeds each day. I feed a bowl of pellets free choice, a separate bowl with fresh fruit/veggies/sprouts/and or cooked foods (pasta, grains, legumes), and hand feed seeds as treats or put some in foraging toys.

Does no one else with pionus or amazons feed ANY seeds??

thoughts?

 

[Terry57]

I do feed some seeds every day in addition to their pellets and fresh food. I personally feel that a varied, balanced diet is important.