If an owner must offer a small seed treat, what is the recommended time limit for exposure?
Answer
What the bird can consume in a 10-minute window once a day
Because providing unrestricted access to high-fat seeds creates a significant medical risk for obesity and liver issues, intake must be carefully controlled. The guideline established for owners transitioning away from seed dependency is to limit seed provision severely. If a seed treat is given, it should only be for a very short duration—specifically, what the bird manages to eat within a 10-minute window, and this should occur no more than once per day, after which the bowl must be removed. This controlled exposure manages enrichment while preventing continuous grazing on inappropriate food items.
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