What do you feed your Caique?

[Pitu]

Pitu' gets a seed/pellet/nut/dried fruit mix with fresh mixed fruits and veggies every morning, a couple of nuti-berries for a snack in the afternoon, and a dried-fruit and seed treat in the evening. I also throw in a bit of cooked brown rice and/or whole-grain pasta now and then, along with pieces of whole-grain bread. We also use vitamins in his water.

He is particularly fond of grapes, kiwi, pineapple and melon.

Thus far (and he has only been home with us for a month), he is a good eater and our well-bird visit to the avian vet got a 2-thumbs-up for his condition. He enjoys bathing in the bathroom sink each week with a trickle of water running.

Is there anything I am missing? Would love to have some ideas to "chage-up" his diet from time to time.

 

[Irishj9]

Is there anything I am missing? Would love to have some ideas to "chage-up" his diet from time to time.

Hi there. I have 8 of these mad angels at home. Looks like your guys diet is fine from a dry food point of view, but what about soft food?. My guys love a little banana bread soaked in water or diluted fruit juice ( instead of fruit occassionally). Or you could use some handfeeding finisher, in a soft paste.

Or soak fruity pellets in water overnight and serve as a mash the next day.

Maybe grains soaked till sprouting ( watch to ensure no mould or fungus)

My guys will also eat a little cheese or COOKED chicken, very good for protein when moulting.

Good luck!