Post by Morgan on Nov 5, 2020 21:01:33 GMT
They’re convenient, and picky birdies aren’t able to simply pick out their favorite fatty seeds and leave the rest. Otherwise, a fresh veg and sprouted seed or even dry seed diet with the right mix of seeds is probably the best diet - but pellets are convenient!
Harrison’s are pretty good, organic, no artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, or sugar - but they are still made by extrusion with high heat and contain artificial vitamins. My keets do like them though and Monkey has lost weight since I switched them to half sprouted seeds and half Harrison’s pellets, plus veg and such. I still haven’t found an ideal seed mix and may end up mixing my own eventually but that will require more time to research, etc.
In the meantime, for those living busy lives, TOPS pellets are a step above Harrison’s, and actually less expensive if I remember correctly. I had a hard time getting my budgie Pig to eat them when she was alone, but I’m going to try them out again on everyone and maybe the competition for food will make a difference. I’ll update later, in the meantime just wanted to share:
Suggested Use: TOP's pellets are an important part of a complete diet. Feed approximately as much as your bird will consume in a day. Some days birds will eat more than others so the amount will fluctuate. Discard the remainder and feed fresh pellets each day. Consult your avian veterinarian if you have any specific diet related concerns. Although an excellent source of protein, vitamins and minerals, we believe that no pellet can provide 100 percent of a bird’s nutritional needs. Please be sure to offer them vegetables, fruits, nuts, and some seeds for a varied diet.
Ingredients: Organic alfalfa, organic barley, organic hulled millet, organic rice, organic sunflower seed hulled, organic sesame seeds unhulled, organic quinoa whole, organic pumpkin, organic buckwheat hulled, organic dandelion leaf powder, organic carrot powder, organic spinach leaf powder, organic purple dulse, organic kelp, organic rose hips powder, organic rose hips crushed, organic orange peel powder, organic lemon peel powder, organic rosemary whole leaf, organic cayenne ground, organic crushed red chili peppers, organic nettle leaf.
Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein min 13.6%, Crude Fiber max 8%, Crude Oils and Fats min 5%, Moisture max 10.3%.
Lastly, for a more complete whole-food / sprouted diet guide, this one is very good I think: puppiesareprozac.com/budgie-parakeet/nutrition-food/
Happy Holidays!
Harrison’s are pretty good, organic, no artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, or sugar - but they are still made by extrusion with high heat and contain artificial vitamins. My keets do like them though and Monkey has lost weight since I switched them to half sprouted seeds and half Harrison’s pellets, plus veg and such. I still haven’t found an ideal seed mix and may end up mixing my own eventually but that will require more time to research, etc.
In the meantime, for those living busy lives, TOPS pellets are a step above Harrison’s, and actually less expensive if I remember correctly. I had a hard time getting my budgie Pig to eat them when she was alone, but I’m going to try them out again on everyone and maybe the competition for food will make a difference. I’ll update later, in the meantime just wanted to share:
Suggested Use: TOP's pellets are an important part of a complete diet. Feed approximately as much as your bird will consume in a day. Some days birds will eat more than others so the amount will fluctuate. Discard the remainder and feed fresh pellets each day. Consult your avian veterinarian if you have any specific diet related concerns. Although an excellent source of protein, vitamins and minerals, we believe that no pellet can provide 100 percent of a bird’s nutritional needs. Please be sure to offer them vegetables, fruits, nuts, and some seeds for a varied diet.
Ingredients: Organic alfalfa, organic barley, organic hulled millet, organic rice, organic sunflower seed hulled, organic sesame seeds unhulled, organic quinoa whole, organic pumpkin, organic buckwheat hulled, organic dandelion leaf powder, organic carrot powder, organic spinach leaf powder, organic purple dulse, organic kelp, organic rose hips powder, organic rose hips crushed, organic orange peel powder, organic lemon peel powder, organic rosemary whole leaf, organic cayenne ground, organic crushed red chili peppers, organic nettle leaf.
Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein min 13.6%, Crude Fiber max 8%, Crude Oils and Fats min 5%, Moisture max 10.3%.
Lastly, for a more complete whole-food / sprouted diet guide, this one is very good I think: puppiesareprozac.com/budgie-parakeet/nutrition-food/
Happy Holidays!