Diet

Question
What should I be feeding my tiels?

Answer
Hi,
Your 'tiel should be getting a steady diet of not only high quality seed, (the best you can afford), but also grains, oats, veggies, and fruits. (I'm also a fan of safflower seed, as opposed to fatty sunflower seeds. I will give sunflower seeds/p'nuts as a treat, under controlled circumstances. High in fat content.) I had a question not too long ago, and in it they stated that they give their 'tiel veggies and fruits every so often. That's a no-no. Can they survive on a seed-only diet? Yes. Can they live out their lives to their healthiest and fullest potential that way? No. You could survive on eating bread only, every day, but you'd be lacking tons of other nutrients. Think about it. I would suggest you do a search of parrot diets. There are many toxic things concerning fruits and veggies that you should be made aware of. For instance, advacado to name one. But, offer a wide variety of foods. They will not only LOVE it, but will probably live a longer, happier, healthier life because of it.
Best regards,
Linnie :)