I do not offer many pellets only enough so they recognize it as food in case of some emergency. Mine have seed, nuts and veggies every day I give them some fruit when I get home from work and l make birdy bread with lots of fresh veggies, fruit, eggs, soaked grains, lentils & beans, shredded coconut and coconut juice, red palm oil, nuts and some dried herbs and spices. Occasionally I will sramble some eggs for them and add chopped veiies so they get a little omelet.