pellet mix best choices ?

[MacawGuy]

I was thinking of trying Harrison and or zupreem. Or robyrush. Then what kind of seed mix. We will be doing chops also. We want to make sure she will have a good diet. Make sure she is getting all vitamins. We don't have her yet. So want to have everything ready when she comes home around august.

 

[Freespin]

I have just started using roudybush and I'm really happy with it! The fussy cockatoo eats it and my new senegal loves it too. I'm not sure what brands of seed you have available but a reputable parrot mix should be fine. As for chop there are endless recipes available online but I tend to just make it up. My latest included the following just for ideas...

Beetroot
Kumara
Carrot
Chilli
Capsicum
Broccoli
Spinach
Courgette
Alfalfa sprouts
Apple
A bean mix
Wholegrain pasta

 

[witchbaby]

Those 3 plus Totally Organics are the only pellets I would recommend. I prefer to feed Harrisons, but Luna will only eat Zupreem at the moment. If you go with Zupreem, use the natural pellets. For seed mix, try one of the Goldenfeast blends.

 

[MacawGuy]

What about higgins. I hear a lot of people use it. But I never hear people saying anything about it. I hear the seed mix is good. It's something I can get her local really easy. I also heard the Dr Smith and foster mix is really good as well.

 

[witchbaby]

I'm not sure about Higgins, honestly. Volkman is another good option to consider, from what I hear.

Are you planning to feed your bird seeds in small amounts as more of a treat/reward or as a diet staple? You might want to consider sprouting.

 

[MacawGuy]

Small amounts mixed in with her pellets. I was thinking of buying a sprouter.

 

[chadwick]

Higgins or volkmans do not compare to the ingredients of goldenfeast mixes...some of the goldenfeast mixes are more seed based and others more nut based...I use various mixes for variety...and for pellets i mainly use roudybush?.also everything is available on the Internet you don't have to stick with what you vpcan get locally...I'd never get what I wanted for my birds if I bought locally

 

[4dugnlee]

I am also thinking of sprouting. I was watching youtube videos and it shows how to make a sprouting jar and sprout parrot/bird seed. I currently use Higgins seed in small amounts, and Zupreem pellets along with fruits and veggies. I am ordering Roudybush pellets to try next. My birds both like the seed mix and the Zupreem pellets, but of course they pick out their likes/dislikes from the seed so there is quite a bit of wasted seed. Not so much waste of pellets though.

 

[RavensGryf]

IMO, as far as the pellet brands go - quality and nutrient wise I think Harrison's is best. Every bird I've seen on it long term, and molt while on it gets the most vibrant, bright or intense coloration possible. I've really noticed that, and it's organic with no dyes. I've never seen anything bring out the colors better.

I also use Roudybush maintenance formula. That SMELLS GOOD :32:. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm tempted :52:

Not sure about all the seed brands, but I know Volkman doesn't get bugs.