Pellet and Seed Mix

[TikkiTembo]

We're bringing home Chipper the U2 next weekend. Right now, he's on a seed/pellet mix. I usually buy Zupreem pellets, but what's a good seed mix I can add? Preferably without sunflower seeds. I'm considering Zupreem Smart Selects...

 

[sunnysmom]

I usually buy Higgins seed mixes.

 

[Ripshod]

I use the Hagen mixes. Yes they have sunflower seeds (the small black ones) but if he's very active there really is no need to avoid them. In any case there's so few it's easy to pick them out.

 

[sunnysmom]

I use the Hagen mixes. Yes they have sunflower seeds (the small black ones) but if he's very active there really is no need to avoid them. In any case there's so few it's easy to pick them out.

Agreed. Sunflower seeds do have nutritional value. It's more that some birds will eat only sunflower seeds if given the change. I let both my birds have them in moderation. (Although Scooter doesn't actually eat them.)

Little Feathered Buddies Health & Nutrition - Seeds, Nuts, Grains

 

[TikkiTembo]

Thanks, guys! The last seed mix I bought was FULL of sunflower seeds, so I spent forever picking them out to use for treats. I'll check those mixes out, thanks!!

 

[AkasyaEllric]

I second both those mixes, and would add in Goldenfeast. The seed mix I use for Slade is the Amazon.com : Higgins 466213 Mayan Harvest Celestial For All Parrots - 3 Pound : Pet Food : Pet Supplies because he doesn't like anything small and then for foraging only I use Amazon.com : Goldenfeast Madagascar Delite 64Oz Bird Food : Pet Food : Pet Supplies