Seed Mix/Pellet Recommendation

[alleng8304]

My Jack came to me as a seed addict. I am trying to move him over to fresh food and Zupreem pellets which most of which he throws out of the food cup.
Can anyone recommend a healthy seed mix and pellets. Thanks

 

[Rival_of_the_Rickeybird]

In yet another attempt to curry favor with my wife, I have found (and hereby cut/paste) her usual blurb on food.

Quoth GaleriaGila
http://www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com/
I feed Harrison's, supplemented by fresh healthy treats. My first, and later, my current avian vet recommended it. My bird loves the pellets now, but to get him converted, my avian vet suggested putting pellets out all day, and putting seeds (his old diet) out for two 15-minute periods a day. That would sustain him but leave him hungry enough to try new stuff. I presume the same technique could be used to get him to eat other healthy stuff, like fruits and vegetables! My guy was eating pellets in a couple of days, and now I can feed a good variety of other stuff, knowing he has the pellets as a basic. Pellets are out all day... fresh treats a few times a day. I also like Harrison's via mail because I never have to worry about out-of-date products.

I love you, honey-bunny.

 

[alleng8304]

Thanks-I just ordered some Harrisons from there web site. Like you 15 minute idea -will try

 

[EllenD]

Harrison's are great pellets...If you guy takes to them then great...However, if he doesn't, I recommend trying Tropican pellets, or the Tropimix seed-mix, which also contains the Tropican pellets. I switched over to Tropican/Tropimix a year ago from Zupreem Natural and Vita Prima seed mix, and both my Quaker and my Green Cheek love both the pellets and the seed mix (which has no sunflower seeds and contains a ton of different dried veggies, fruits, legumes, grains, etc.) And it's nice because the Tropimix contains the Tropican pellets too. The Conure/medium bird formulas are what I buy for them, and my Quaker just gobbles them up. They were recommended by my CAV...So if the Harrisons doesn't fly, or if you haven't found a good, healthy seed-mix without sunflower seeds, try the Tropimix seed mix (he should still get a healthy, low fat, varied seed mix every day in addition to his pellets).

 

[SassiBird]

Sometimes you have to switch them to any pellet they will eat first, then you can switch them to the pellet you want them to eat. We switched to Zupreem Fruit Blend first and then to Harrison's. Now the birds actually prefer Harrison's. Keep trying.

 

[alleng8304]

Ellen D-

Thanks-Just order Tropimix off of Chewy. They seem to have a good price

 

[MonicaMc]

It may help to get some ideas on how best to get him trying new foods!

http://www.parrotforums.com/parrot-...7-converting-parrots-healthier-diet-tips.html

 

[LeslieA]

Dr. Harrison recommen

 

[LeslieA]

Oops, most AV's, like Dr. Harrison, recommend a change over 3- 12 months. Most birds join your flock with bad diets that you must follow in the beginning. Changes can include BeneBac (consult your AV).