I always recommend that owners not take a bird into a store where other birds are, since the bird is put at risk of contracting any viruses or bacterial that may be present. A balanced diet is very important to maintain your bird's health. A sunflower seed and peanut diet is not a balanced diet. It is too high in phosphorus and too low in calcium, as well as lacking many essential vitamins and minerals. Pelleted diets, supplemented with daily fruits and vegetables are far superior to seed diets.
Exercise is very important as is lots of attention from the bird's owners.
The above are just a few things that can help your bird be healthy and enjoy a long life. All rights reserved.