How much should a zebra finch eat daily?

I feel like my budgie 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?

I have a similar story. My Amazon parrot used to do the exact same thing. I remember being SO frustrated until one day it just clicked. Patience is truly the key with birds.

A friend who's had birds for 20 years told me to try removing mirrors from the cage — can cause hormonal or aggressive behavior. I was skeptical but it actually worked.

Oh man, this brings back memories. When we were dealing with this with Tiki, I thought we'd never get through it. Now it's just a funny memory. It gets better, I promise.