Being a parrot parent is awesome
Parrots are very entertaining and make such lovely pets
But one thing that can concern parrot parents is their bird is always hungry
So the question is – Why is my parrot always hungry?
There could be a number of reasons why your parrot is hungry all the time
One of the main reasons could be your parrot is just bored so they’re eating out of boredom
This is something you will need to keep an eye on and make sure your parrot doesn’t become obese or eat to such an extent they can fall ill
In this article we’re going to talk about this in more detail
Let’s get started
Why Is My Parrot Eating So Much?
If your parrot is eating too much, this is usually not a very good sign
Boredom
If your parrot is not being entertained or you’re not spending much time with your parrot, your parrot is eventually going to get bored
This is not fair on them because they need attention and this has to come from you
Try to spend a good amount of quality time with your parrot everyday
Take some time out and set out a routine
It’s not a matter of how long
It’s about the quality of time you spend with your bird
That will make a difference
What you need to do is allow your parrot out of cage time
When your parrot is out of their cage, it’s a good chance for you to bond with your bird
You can play games with your parrot
You can check out my article where I talk more about this
How long should a parrot be out of it’s cage?
It’s all about keeping your parrot happy and entertained
Here’s another article I wrote which I think you will find helpful
How to keep parrots entertained
Now I know you’re not at home all day
So what should you do?
Make sure you have a large bird cage
Why?
Because a large bird cage will allow you to add a variety of toys in it so when you’re out and your parrot is in their cage, they have plenty of toys to play with
Another benefit of having a large bird cage is your parrot can move around freely and it gives them space too
But when you do come home then give your parrot out of cage time and let them fly about in the house (Make sure the house is safe before you allow this)
Symptoms Of Excessive Eating
It’s important to know the signs of excessive eating
Here’s what you need to look out for
Obese Or Overweight
This can be difficult to detect
Why
Because a parrot that is a little plump will seem normal to a casual observer
But if you have pictures of your parrot at different ages (Which I’m sure you must have because they’re too cute!) then you’ll able to tell the difference
Here’s the thing though
It’s not about excessive eating that is causing the weight
It’s most likely the food they’re eating
That is why it’s important to feed your parrot lots of fresh fruits and vegetables
Have a read of these articles which I’m sure you’ll find interesting
Dietary Issues
An all seed or mostly seed diet can be the main cause of obesity in parrots
Why?
Because seeds are high in fat
You should try to replace seeds with pellets because pellets are specially manufactured to contain all the nutrients a bird needs
Also, add fruit and vegetables to their diet as mentioned earlier
Can a Parrot Eat Too Much?
Parrots may eat too much depending how much you feed your parrot
You need to look at your parrots size, take it to the avian vet and seek professional advice
Your vet will be able to tell you how much to feed your parrot
Following their advice, you can then feed your parrot accordingly
Should I Be Worried If My Parrot Is Eating Frequently?
It’s nothing to worry about as parrots eat frequently
You need to keep an eye out and make sure they are not gaining weight
Spend time with your parrot so they’re not always asking for food
Sometimes parrots will keep asking for food because it’s become a habit
Giving your parrot fruits and veg is always a good idea
Check out my article – How often to parrots eat?
Why Does My Bird Always Want My Food?
You see, parrots are very good at mimicking
I mean, they can mimic your words
So when a parrot sees their owners eating, they will want to eat too
It’s something parrots do!
So if you’re concerned your parrot is always wanting your food and they’ve already eaten, you should not eat in front of them
That way, they won’t see you eating so they won’t ask for your food!
Here’s some related articles you may be find interesting
Why does my parrot eat from my mouth?
Why does my parrot eat when I eat?
Wrapping Up
If your parrot is always hungry it may not actually mean they are hungry
Your parrot may want to eat when you eat since they love to mimic
Or maybe your parrot is bored and just wants to munch on things out of boredom
To combat this, you need to set out a time everyday to spend with your parrot
Make sure your parrot does not become obese so do keep an eye on that
Adding fruits and veg to their diet is a good idea and very healthy too