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Originally Posted by lilbumbleybees He does eat only seed. But there has been no change in it since October. I change out his food bowl every two days. What else should I be feeding him in addition to the seed. Lordy, this all makes me feel sooo retarded for not knowing this sooner! I think I'm going to take ya'lls advice and head to the vet. I'll keep everyone updated. Pray for him! |
Don't feel bad. A lot of people feed seed only. Birds are just healthier if they get a more diverse diet. We feed our macaw, conyure and budgie fresh fruit, pasta, veggies and pelletted food (harrison's is considered among the best).
I googled "lovebirds and diet" and got this:
Lovebirds require more than just seed. A pelleted diet, supplemented with fresh fruits, vegetables, boiled eggs, cereals, pasta, rice, and lentils will produce a heathly, beautifully feathered Lovebird. Many Lovebird breeders also feed a seed-based diet, with most of the other foods as supplements. A seed-based diet must consist of a mixture of seeds and grains. Canary seed, millet, rice, oats, safflower and a small amount of sunflower are the most popular parts of these seed mixes. Corn is often a big hit with Lovebirds, as is sprouted seed. Lovebirds also tend to drink a lot of water, and must have fresh water available at all times.
Birds LOVE millet, but my wife says it's just candy for them. She says if your bird isn't eating it now, she's sick.
Good luck.