WingItWanda

Yes!! My Sunny does this too. lineolated parakeet owners can relate.

Dealt with this for months. What finally worked was changing the cage liner material and just being really patient. They come around eventually.

I remember when my Amazon parrot went through this phase. I was so worried but my vet said it's actually really common.

Yes!! My Peaches does this too. Indian ringneck owners can relate.

For this I'd highly recommend TOP's pellets. My Senegal parrot loves it and my vet approved it too.

Reading this hit home. My African grey went through the same phase around the same age. What helped us was putting treats inside paper cups, folded paper, or tissue for foraging. Also just accepting that birds are gonna bird, you know?

This is so true. Had the exact same experience with Jade.

Hi! I'm new here but definitely not new to birds. My Indian ringneck Ruby has been my companion for 6 months and I honestly can't imagine life without them. Just moved to the Beaches recently and looking to connect with other bird owners in the area. Happy to be here!

Welcome!! Looking forward to hearing more about your feathered friend. Don't be shy about asking questions!

Check out an avian specialty store — they have exactly what you need and the prices are reasonable for the GTA.

I respectfully disagree. I think it depends heavily on the individual bird. My Mango is the total opposite.

Hang in there! It gets better. My parrotlet went through this too.

My blue and gold macaw has been on seeds their whole life (7 years). I know pellets are better but they literally throw them on the floor and look at me like I insulted their ancestors. Any conversion tips that actually work?

My vet in Brampton suggested getting a kitchen scale and weighing them weekly to track health and I noticed a change within the first week. Highly recommend.

BST in Mississauga took such good care of my bird. Best bird sitting service in the GTA by far.

Been thinking about adopting a rescue instead of buying from a breeder. Any experiences with rescue birds in Ontario? What should I expect in terms of behavioral challenges? Which rescue organizations do you recommend?

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

Been thinking about adopting a rescue instead of buying from a breeder. Any experiences with rescue birds in Ontario? What should I expect in terms of behavioral challenges? Which rescue organizations do you recommend?

I got mine from Ren's Pets in Scarborough. Great selection and the staff actually knows about birds.

So I had this exact problem about a year ago. Let me share what I learned. The key thing is keeping a super consistent daily routine — birds thrive on predictability. A lot of people also recommend giving warm food (like a warmed mash) on cold Toronto mornings. My avian vet in Guelph also suggested checking for not enough quality sleep — they need 10-12 hours uninterrupted which can sometimes be an underlying factor. Good luck — feel free to DM me if you have questions!