10 best parrot feeds

In their native lands food parrots are very diverse. These birds love berries, fruits, green shoots, seeds. Sometimes they even catch midges, but the basis of the diet is always herbs and grains. The breeder’s task is to provide the pet with at least a balanced diet that is not only healthy, but also tasty. Professionals advise to choose one or two types of food, and give only them. That is why choosing the right option is so important.

We understand the variety of feed and collected the top ten. When choosing relied on feedback from experts and amateurs. Added feed for small, medium and large parrots. The most popular brands - Versele-Laga, Mealberry Group, Vitakraft - have a proven balanced composition and a reputation of good manufacturers. But we also added some lesser-known options that pets have already tasted.

Top 10 best parrot feeds

10 LOLO for wavy parrots

Opens the ranking of the best LOLO for wavy parrots, which is a balanced daily diet. The composition is enriched with vitamins A, B1, B2, E, K and C, which have a complex effect on the body. Organic acids and fats give shine to plumage. Food in a pack is clean, without sticks and dust. The basis is grain and cereals (82%), the rest is fruit and oil seeds. Breeders say that feed ingredients can also be used as a useful toy.

In the reviews they write about a large number of seeds, so you need to be careful with the portion. More experienced owners say that the composition contains sorghum (small beige balls). Although it is considered a delicacy, it is not useful in large quantities, it is rarely added to everyday food. It is quite solid, not every wavy parrot can get to the core. But the main reason why the product did not get higher, are the dyes in the composition. Many breeders believe they are addictive.

9 BENELUX Mixture for parakeets Primus

We considered BENELUX Mixture for parakeets Primus one of the best - a delicious, balanced food for parakeets. Owners of birds say that pets eat up every last crumb. Pleases a variety of formulas: 3 types of millet, sunflower seeds, wheat, oats, buckwheat, nougat, canary. The protein and fat content is balanced for daily consumption. There is a nutritious biscuit, enriched with minerals, amino acids and vitamins. Some breeders specifically add this feed to another during the breeding season. Hermetic packaging, quality and freshness are preserved for a long time.

Buyers in the reviews say about the pleasant smell, reminiscent of sunflower oil. Many are pleased with the variety of millet, there are yellow, and white, and red. Hempseed is known for its high fat content for skin and plumage. The food in the packaging is clean, without chopsticks and dust. But breeders are confused by the discrepancy of the composition indicated on the pack. For example, there is corn, about which the producer does not speak.Some seeds are too big.

8 Versele-Laga Prestige PREMIUM Parrots

Versele-Laga Prestige PREMIUM Parrots was created specifically for large, fastidious birds who can play up, show displeasure and preferences. They, like the rest of the birds, need a full-fledged diet, but simple capsules with vitamins are not eaten. As part of this feed there are several types of grains and seeds, all kinds of nuts, fruits, vegetables. Together they give the pet vitamins and minerals for an active and healthy life. The manufacturer added crayons and cuttlefish shells needed for the beak and claws. The only thing that capricious parrots do not like is corn, but it is quite a bit. On the big packs there is a convenient vacuum clasp, nothing gets inside.

The reviews say that the food smells good and looks very good. All grains are clean, polished. We are pleased with the presence of natural vitamins, it is much easier to feed them with a parrot than with granulated additives. However, the manufacturer generously puts sunflower seeds, and they are very high in calories. Some owners partially remove them. But animals behave cheerfully and cheerfully, their appearance improves. It is recommended to additionally give the bird vegetables and fruits, for example, carrots and apples.

7 Vitakraft Life

Vitakraft Life is a quality German food based on cereals and millet seeds. The manufacturer has a line for small, medium and large parrots. In addition to the usual ingredients in the product are fruits, honey, leaves of kiwi and eucalyptus, and even egg derivatives. The company assures that such nutrition is balanced, it has enough vitamins and minerals. Calcium and phosphorus keep strong the bones of birds, beta-glucan improves immunity. The company assures that the mixture is capable of stimulating natural instincts. Although breeders object that the old parrots do not need this effect.

Buyers in the reviews note the correct ratio of minerals and vitamins, as well as grain needed for birds. Food is always on sale in regular stores. However, breeders warn of fakes. This product differs from the copy label. On the right product there is a sticker in Russian, everything else in English and German. Since the product is manufactured abroad, it is necessary to monitor the shelf life and integrity of the package. As part of iodine, not all breeders approve of this ingredient. Some don't like eggs and sugar.

6 Versele-Laga African Parrot LoroParque Mix

Versele-Laga African Parrot LoroParque Mix is ​​the most diverse feed rating for large parrots, especially African breeds. The composition will satisfy even the fastidious pet: there is corn, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, wheat, canary, oats, buckwheat. Peanuts are found in the shell and peeled. Rose hips, popcorn, and hot peppers are added as a useful treat. Vitamin granules YOU saturate the body with minerals and amino acids. The packaging has a convenient lock, the food is stored for a long time, moisture and debris do not enter.

Buyers in the reviews say that parrots eat with pleasure. It is considered premium and expensive, but large packages often come at a discount. Breeders note that the high cost is due to the variety of natural ingredients. However, not everyone supports the idea of ​​adding vitamin granules. Many birds leave them in the feeder, do not trust incomprehensible circles. They smell like cat food, which causes rejection. But many praise peanuts and pumpkin seeds, empty shells in a pack there. The best food is suitable for gray jaco (painted on a pack), they eat absolutely everything.

5 Fiory African

In the middle of the ranking of the best is Fiory African for medium and large parrots. The formula is balanced for daily use.The structure includes yellow and red millet (the main food of these birds), corn, wheat and buckwheat, which saturate the pet. Dvukistochnik reed and carruba provide the necessary vitamins. Hemp seeds are rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6 for healthy skin and plumage. Algae stimulate the immune system, raisins and calcium gluconate granules are useful for the beak and claws. In the packs do not come across spoiled grains, all the ingredients are fresh. Even the capricious Corellas do not pick the bowl, eating all the food.

Buyers warn that there are solid cookies in the composition, not all parrots can master this. It is recommended to break it in half or hold it a little in the water. Breeders say that birds need time to get used to the feed, gradually they will taste all the ingredients. Vacuum package prevents bugs. However, confused look sloppy, feed a little dirty. More expensive competitors shine, look like glossy. As a part of a lot of high-calorie seeds, some parrots get fat. Sometimes there are sticks to clean.

4 Padovan grandmix cocorite

Padovan Grandmix Cocorite for wavy parrots has earned the recognition of customers. It consists of 70% of yellow and red millet, the remaining 30% includes shelled oats, canary grain, pears, apples and cookies. The latter is a finding of the manufacturer, they have added vitamins, minerals and yeast. A little upset about the lack of fasteners on the packaging, buyers advise to pour food into banks. A clean grain and a pleasant smell are positively noted, there is no garbage and insects. Many people like shells in the composition, which strengthen the bones. But dried fruit is not suitable for all pets, some prefer fresh.

The reviews indicate improvement in the health of the birds a few weeks after using the feed. Birds become more alive, more fun. Most parrots like the taste, they are not picky. Vitamins B1, B2, B6, nicotinic and pantothenic acids support the health of a pet. Food balanced for daily consumption. But experienced breeders are confused by cookies. It is dyed and may be addictive. Some birds have an upset stomach.

3 Fiory Pappagalli

Opens the top three best Fiory Pappagalli, which caught our attention with a diverse composition. There is everything for medium and large parrots: oats, wheat, several types of millet, buckwheat, sunflower and other seeds, carob fruits, fruits. Even the fastidious bird will find a treat to your liking. The manufacturer added fatty acids, honey, minerals and selenium for rapid absorption. This composition has a positive effect on the body of the bird, protects against diseases, makes the plumage brilliant. In the product there are oils necessary for Corellas. The food is packed in a sealed plastic bag. In Russia comes from Italy, where quality control is carried out.

Buyers in the reviews say a pleasant fruity-grain smell of food, pets like it too. Many are talking about improving the appearance of a parrot. If you feed him for a long time, molt will be less unpleasant. Pleases Omega-3 in the composition, which strengthens the cell membrane. Added organic selenium involved in the protection of poultry fiber. The high price scares off a little, the food leaves quickly. It is difficult to find in regular stores, and when ordering online, some come with damaged packaging.

2 Rio Mealberry Group for wavy parrots

Rio's Mealberry Group for wavy parrots, containing the necessary trace elements and vitamins, ranked second among the best. In the composition there is an Abyssinian nougat that saturates birds, birds like taste. Several types of millet are aimed at maintaining hearing, improving the digestive system. Algae contain vitamins and minerals, especially iodine, which is needed in small quantities for wavy parrots. Calcium gluconate supports health during molting, it is useful for pets who do not gnaw a mineral stone.Foreign analogues with a similar composition are much more expensive.

Buyers note that there is black millet in the feed, which manufacturers rarely add. But it is rich in carotene, helps with diseases of the thyroid gland. Probiotic provides easy assimilation of the product, removes harmful microbes. The only thing that is noted in the reviews - suspicion of addiction to the feed. Some say that parrots refuse to eat anything else after Rio. Although the breeders do not find evidence. But it is clear that the food is rich in proteins and fats, making pets more active and more cheerful.

1 Versele-Laga Prestige Budgies

We considered Versele-Laga Prestige Budgies to be the best, which offers excellent quality ingredients for a reasonable price. This food is suitable for wavy parrots, there are no additives, artificial colors, garbage in the product. The natural composition attracts birds, they eat it with pleasure, do not throw out seeds. A nice addition is dressing: dried vegetables and fruits. There is also a complex of vitamins in the form of granules, you do not need to feed your pet with third-party additives. The nutrients are magnesium, choline, zinc, iron and iodine. Although breeders argue about the usefulness of the latter, there is no evidence of harm with small consumption.

In the reviews, they note a convenient dense pack that doesn’t swell or crease. The product does not need to be poured into sealed jars, the packaging is closed with a zip-lock fastener. Many carried out a standard test: the grains germinated in the ground, which means they are of high quality. The only thing that is noted is safflower in composition (white seeds), which birds do not like very much. The ingredients on the pack are described concisely, the ratio of different cultures is not indicated. This data is on the official site.

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Versele-laga

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