On web sites, in pet food aisles, even in avian vet offices which also stock
food and supplies, I see products labelled as "moulting food".

I've had parakeets as pets off and on (mostly on) since 1966.  I bought into
the whole thing about them needing special food during times of moult.
Perhaps that's true, perhaps it isn't, which is why I'm posting this query.

When my last parakeet died in 2003 I waited a while then decided I was
really missing having a bird in my life.  This time I did some research and
decided on a lovebird.  almost 1-1/2 years old now.  I'm still buying
cannisters of special "moulting food".  However, she eats a good amount of
fresh greens (she loves kale and celery and celery leaves) and apples and a
good pellet food; also a cuttle bone for extra calcium.

Peaches has a sweet temperament; loves to play with her toys, especially
ones with bells on them and wood and leather to chew on.  She also chirps a
lot more than I was led to believe she would (which is fine with me!).
She's a happy little bird.

Is it really necessary with a varied diet to continue to purchase special
food when she's moulting?

Jill
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