Should I Remove The Shells When Feeding My Parakeets Raw Sunflower Seeds?
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Nov 4th, 2009 |
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Nope. It’s good for their beaks and a sort of hygiene for them to chew on things like shells to open their food. Since they are parakeets though, their beaks possibly may be too small for a full sunflower seed, so if you notice that they can’t get them open, then by all means you can remove the shells.
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No, they love to break open seeds with their beaks.
It’s like a game to them, with a treat inside.
It’s also a great way to keep them occupied when they’re bored.
just give it to them they know what to do.. and if they dont .. then you know you have dumb birds and you might want to remove the shells and after that clip their wings cause if they can’t open shells then the dont need to be flying anywhere.. lol
I don’t knw about parakeets, but my mom has a cocaktiel and he gets unshelled sunflower seeds all the time. He uses his beak and talons to get the shell off. I really don’t think it matters.
my friend has parakeets and we give them unshelled sunflower seeds all the time.
they’re birds, they don’t need anyone to shell seeds for them. nature intended for them to do it themselves, that’s why they have beaks.
No, they are perfectly capable of shelling the husks themselves and need to work their beaks and claws to be healthy and psychologically fulfilled… Your birds will become moody and anxious if you do everything for them.
Make sure they are unsalted seeds and your birdie knows what to do with the shells. You do not have to take the shells off for it.
no, u shouldnt need to really. My red rump parakeets are very messy when they eat especially when it comes to clearing up the discarded shells! But it gives them something to do and stops them from becoming too bored.
No..their beaks are fit to do it. Don’t forget that these birds was living in the wild before they’ve been set encaged ;and in the wild there is no Thaly to remove the shells, I guess !
no, they are birds, they have beaks for a reason. You do not need to deshell they’re seeds. they don’t and wont eat the shell so don’t worry
leave the shells it helps grind down their beak (thats why ppl give them cuttle bone and stuff to chew on) they can easily break the shells they have pretty strong beaks plus they do it in the wild all the time
They do just fine opening the seeds themselves.
Yes – because in the wild they purchase the product without the shells
No. My brother’s parakeets beak removed the shells. He seemed to enjoy it.
Lol bigsky74!! sooo jokes! No dont take the shells off, they like to work for their food.
Sure, if you want to have a fat / bored pet. Why take all the fun out of eating?
no they have the skill to get the seed out and doing it for them will just spoil them
they take off the shells by themselves. what do you think their beaks are for??
no- just make sure you are getting the unsalted ones.
no, they will take the shell off themselves and discard it,
No..they can use their beaks to open it.
No it’s not necessary.
of course not what would birds do to pass there time
they know how to take apart a seed. just give it to them
no- because the Inverto of the throat will contract around the seedling and cause blockage and immediate suffocation and suffering…internal bleeding may occur. you should consult with your doctor before feeding these seeds
yes for sure you do not!!!! want to give them anything!!! hard