Hospitalization May Be Necessary

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When all else fails with your attempts to persuade your bird to

accept and consume new food items, hospitalization may achieve

desired results.  During this time, your bird is first allowed

to acclimate to its new environment.  Then the hospital staff

gradually weans your bird off of seeds and onto table food.  The

key to success with this technique is thought to be having the

bird away from its owner.