How much should a canary eat daily?

I feel like my Quaker parrot either eats like a truck or barely touches their food depending on the day. What's a normal amount? I free-feed pellets and offer fresh food twice a day. Am I doing this right?

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Hang in there! It gets better. My cockatiel went through this too.

I've done a ton of research on this because my budgie had the same issue. Here's what I learned: the most common cause is a subtle environmental change you might not even notice. What worked for us was target training first, then building up to step-up. I also started joining an online support group for lineolated parakeet owners and noticed improvement within a week. It's a process but it gets better.

Exactly my thoughts. You said it better than I could have.

I've done a ton of research on this because my caique had the same issue. Here's what I learned: the most common cause is territorial behavior — especially common during breeding season. What worked for us was switching to stainless steel water bowls and changing water twice daily. I also started giving warm food (like a warmed mash) on cold Toronto mornings and noticed improvement within a week. It's a process but it gets better.

I could have written this post a year ago. Same situation, same frustration. Here's what I wish someone had told me: using a shower perch so they can bathe with warm mist. Would have saved me weeks of stress.

Hang in there! It gets better. My cockatiel went through this too.