[MerlinTheCockateil]

Hi, I have a 6-7 week old cockatiel that I can’t quite figure out. As for now he’s eating some egg, vegetables in a small amount and some seeds but I don’t really know how much to feed him. Do I feed him until he doesn’t want any more food? (He only eats out of my hand)

I’m also wondering if the sound he makes is connected to wanting food, he sounds kind of like a dinosaur screeching and he won’t really take a break from it. I’ve also haven’t seen him drink, any tips on that?

 

[tielfan]

If he bobs his head while he's making the noise, he is definitely begging for for food. He is still very young and may not be fully weaned yet. Too much egg isn't good so don't give him a lot of that. But you can let him eat all the vegetables and seed that he wants. It's desirable to feed some pellets too to make sure he's getting all the nutrients he needs. You can sprinkle some food on a table top for him to eat, because it's easier for young birds to learn to feed themselves this way instead of eating from a cup. A shallow bowl that's big enough for him to step in and splash around will help teach him to drink water, if he doesn't know how already.

 

[MerlinTheCockateil]

I’m finding it hard to find information about what kind of vegetables they can and can’t have, any recommendations?

 

[Daytontiel]

You can try spinach, cauliflower, carrot, green bell pepper.

 

[MerlinTheCockateil]

You can try spinach, cauliflower, carrot, green bell pepper.

Is there anything wrong with red or yellow bell pepper?

 

[Daytontiel]

Nothing wrong, color bell peppers are good too. My cocktiels like the peppers' seeds.

 

[MerlinTheCockateil]

Nothing wrong, color bell peppers are good too. My cocktiels like the peppers' seeds.

Okay, thanks a lot for the reply