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Are you concerned about how much your bird is eating because of the cost, or because your bird is becoming obese?
If you are concerned because of the cost, I hate to be harsh, but you should have thought of that before you got a pet. Birds have very high metabolisms and eat a lot relative to their body size.
If your bird is becoming obese, there could be several reasons. One is that your bird is not eating nutritionally appropriate food. A plain seed diet is very high in calories but does not have all of the micronutrients that your bird needs. Try offering tiny pieces of fresh fruits and vegetables in addition to seeds or pellets.
Another reason is a metabolic problem. Your bird might be having trouble processing the macronutrients (fat, protein, and carbohydrates) which can make him fat. Birds can also develop Diabetes, which can make them obese, but sometimes they develop diabetes because they are obese (humans have the same problem).
Really, only your veterinarian will know for sure. Make sure that your veterinarian is an avian specialist because most mainstream vets don't get much information on bird nutrition and metabolic disorders.
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