"axl"  wrote in message
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> LindaY wrote:
>
>> Make sure there is a variety of food around the cage: seed, pellets,
>> even a celery leaf or some other type of green. Do you know what she
>> was weaned on?
>>
>> Linda
>>
> I have no idea. I got her at Petsmart. Sometimes I'm leary about pet
> stores but they seemed to all be in good health and the people were very
> knowledgeable. The girl who helped me even showed me how to clip the
> wings.
>
> I suppose I could ask them.
>
> I did notice her eating last night so I'm not as concerned. I hope she
> uses the water bottle, which I haven't seen, although I know in the pet
> store they had a larger version of what I have. My finches drink a TON of
> water, maybe parakeets dont need as much?
>

This is probably one of the most common questions asked here. Over the years
I don't know how many times this same question is asked by a new bird owner
worried about the new joy in their life .
  Even hand fed tame birds that are all over you in the store will often act
just like this when you get them home. It's a big change. They soon get
comfortable and start acting normal. If you are not sure about the water
bottle offer some in a dish now and then for a few minutes. If the bird is
thirsty it will go to the water right away.
  Have fun! They are great pets.
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