First-time bird owner in Richmond Hill — help!

Hi all! I just adopted a budgie and I'm already head over heels but also completely overwhelmed. So many questions: what pellets do you recommend? How do I know if they're sick? Is it normal for them to sneeze? How do I get them to trust me? I've been googling non-stop but real owner experiences are worth way more. Thanks in advance for any guidance!

Following up on my earlier comment — I tried what you suggested and it actually worked! My budgie is doing so much better. Thank you!

So I had this exact problem about a year ago. Let me share what I learned. The key thing is putting treats inside paper cups, folded paper, or tissue for foraging. A lot of people also recommend reading "The Parrot Problem Solver" by Barbara Heidenreich. My avian vet in downtown Toronto also suggested checking for a subtle environmental change you might not even notice which can sometimes be an underlying factor. Good luck — feel free to DM me if you have questions!

Interesting take! I see your point but I've had a completely different experience. My budgie actually...