Tips on getting conure to eat fruit and vegetables

[Birb]

Hi so my Sun conure, Sunshine, won't eat any fruit or vegetables. She will only eat her Harrison Pellets, nothing else (I've even tried giving her some seeds and millet and she won't touch them). I guess it's better than only eating seeds but I would really like her to eat fruit and vegetables as well. Does anyone have any tips on how to get her to eat fruit and vegetables? I have never encountered this problem with my brothers CAG, my sister's budgies, or my mom's pineapple GCC.

 

[Scott]

Persistency and leadership! Depending on Sunshine's background, it may take a while to recognize fruits and vegetables as food. Removing the pellets from her environment and placing fresh foods in the same spot may be helpful. Try eating the same items in front of sunshine, and make "mmmm" sounds while bobbing your head in approval. Regardless of your tactics, don't give up! I have some parrots that have been exposed to certain foods for decades, and one day they give it a try!

 

[janiners305]

Try eating the same items in front of sunshine, and make "mmmm" sounds while bobbing your head in approval.

This works well with my ringnecks, and my gcc both!