Should I add vitamins to my parakeet's water?

Many parakeet owners and pet stores will encourage you to add a vitamin supplement to your parakeets water daily. If your parakeet has a healthy, balanced diet, then there is no need to add any vitamins. The jury is still out on whether vitamins are really of much benefit to your parakeets. If you are curious, Joy does add vitamins.

In any case, adding vitamins to water creates an excellent medium for the growth of bacteria. If you add vitamins, then also change the water daily and clean the water bottle or cup with soap and water each day.

Other questions in 'Feeding Your Parakeet'

1. What does a parakeet eat?
2. What does a parakeet drink? Can I give my parakeet tap water?
3. How often should I give water to my parakeet?
4. What should I NOT, never, ever feed my parakeet?
5. How often should I feed my parakeet?
6. How much bird seed should a parakeet eat?
7. How much will bird seed cost me?
8. Where can I buy bird seed?
9. Where can I buy bird seed online?
10. Are there any drawbacks to buying bird seed online?
11. Where can I buy Millet Sprigs or Sprays online?
12. Should I add vitamins to my parakeet's water?

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