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Learn how to care for small hookbill parrots, recommended diet & bird cage setup. Find the right food, supplies & equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Cockatiels are small, crested members of the parrot family. They are known for their mellow nature. Gray is the most common color, but also available in fancy, lutino, and pied color variations.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
There are many household hazards for birds, that's why it's important to bird proof your home.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Do you have questions about what to feed your chicken(s)? Petco has the answers! Visit us to learn about chicken dietary needs.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Learn how to care for crickets, recommended diet & habitat setup. Find the right food, supplies & equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
You can add in a commercial pelleted mix. Brands include Roudybush, Harrison's, LaFeber or Pretty Bird. This should make up most of her diet. You can supplement with a small amount of a fortified seed mix. Round out her diet with fresh greens, vegetables and a small amount of fruit. She can also eat foods such as cooked grains and beans and plain pasta. Scrambled egg is also a healthy treat. Introduce new foods gradually and one at a time. Monitor for loose droppings afterwards.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Feed a good quality pelleted diet (Harrison's, Roudybush, Lafeber, Pretty Bird or Exact) supplemented with a fortified seed mix and fresh greens and vegetables. Provide a cuttlebone or mineral block. Always have fresh water available. Provide an appropriately sized nesting box and suitable nesting material (straw, Aspen shaving, shredded newspaper, etc.).
Updated on September 24th, 2025
There are many places to look for budgie toys online, and doing a simple google search can help you find them. Looking at places such as Petco (if available in your area), Drs Foster Smith, etc, or other online pet stores can give you an idea of what's available and can be shipped to you. most places will also mark the size of the toy so you can pick out ones appropriate for budgies.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
I think you need to put him on a feathering vitamin like this one. It seems Amazon does not have it in stock but maybe you can find it elsewhere? https://www.amazon.in/Nekton-Labs-Nekton-Bio-Bird-Feathering/dp/B0002DIM3W/ref=sr_1_24?dchild=1&keywords=nekton&qid=1587814617&sr=8-24
Updated on September 24th, 2025
If you think the baby bird is not being fed enough or is being ignored by its parents, you can definitely try adding in some supplemental baby bird food to see if it helps. Most pet stores carry baby bird formula along with syringes, and the packaging should have feeding instructions for your bird's age and weight. Looking up a few videos on feeding baby birds may also help, so you can learn what a full/empty crop looks like to adjust your feeding schedule. If supplemental feeding isn't helping, or you're seeing other issues or signs of illness in addition to the reduced growth, scheduling a vet checkup is always best to rule out any issues such as underlying health or genetic problems that could be causing it.
Updated on September 24th, 2025