How to Feed a Parakeet Pellets

High-quality commercial pellets form the basis of a parakeet's diet --- but only the basis. Parakeets need other foods, including fresh produce, seeds and some animal protein to provide variety and the necessary nutrients. They also require a source of calcium such as cuttlefish bone. Because parakeets are often selective feeders --- picking out the food items they like best and leaving the rest --- it is best to feed pellets and seeds on different days.

Things You'll Need

  • Budgie pellets
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables
  • Meaty foods
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Instructions

    • 1

      Empty the feeder of any old pellets, seeds or seed husks.

    • 2

      Fill the feeder with the pellets. The parakeet should have an unlimited supply of pellets. Replenish the pellets as necessary.

    • 3

      Supply a daily variety of fruits, leafy vegetables and small amounts of lean meat such as tuna in water, cooked chicken and cooked red meats. Meaty foods should form about 5 percent of the bird's diet.

    • 4

      Alternate the pellets with the seed mix. For example, feed pellets for two days, then seeds for two. Gradually increase the number of days you feed pellets and reduce the days you feed seeds. Pellets are generally a better basic diet than seeds.