PELLETS FOR PARROTS (The Good, The Bad and THE REALLY BAD!)
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I feed Tops pellets...alfalfa leaf, millet, rice, sunflower seeds, sesame seed, quinoa, pumpkin and buckwheat plus lots more. My GCC loooooves her pellets so much. I've learned so much from you. I bailed out on Harrisons because of you. I use your cookbooks, feeding systems and tiny toys. I really appreciate you all.....and yes the birdie bread recipe is awesome. Brilliant idea to save pellet dust in the bread....yay!
Same I've asked them about hagen Harri pellets I was using before but Hari has peanuts in it. I asked Bird Tricks and they told me TOP's is good - ok I assumed it but after talking to them I've decided to start feeding TOP's, and man...Bruno my Quaker loooooves those pellets. I still have leftover Harri I am using as a treat, but he eats TOP's like vacuum cleaner. Now I wonder if i am not feeding too much. But he really loves it and his feathers started to be shinier - although he is just 1yo so he is still molting some of his old, grayer feathers.
@@Nika44 yes Tops plus BT feeding system is a game changer
I tried tops but my birds hated it.
Harrisons used to be a great pellet with millet and spirulina. They changed their formulas a while back and now their maintenance formula is corn and soy based like the rest, albeit Harrisons uses organic soy and corn (given the new normal that non-organic soy and corn produced in the USA is all GMO and so contains foreign lectins and also is specifically grown with drenching with Roundup, there is a huge danger of feeding non-organic). Long term, I fear that the corn/soy diet is detrimental to parrots even if organic. My parrots hated the taste of the new formula and refuse to eat Harrisons maintenance formula. They do eat the high intensity formula which now is kind of like the original, maintenance formula (but with corn and soy thrown in for profit margin). I now buy the high intensity formula but only now use it as a supplement to fresh veggie chop and a dehydrated veggie/flower mix I blend myself with some nuts and seeds. I also offer Tops/Birdtricks pellets but my parrots prefer the Harrisons. Summary is that the most vibrant pet parrots are on a fresh veggie based diet supplemented with pellets, nuts and seeds which is the opposite of what the avian veterinarians preach which is a 70 to 100% pellet diet with a bit of greens and seeds.
I feed TOPS to my lovebirds but they still don't eat them
I will admit that even as a long-time bird owner I wasn't giving my sweet Cockatiel the best life possible. When I learned there was so much more I went out and bought Zupreem natural pellets to convert her over from an all seed diet. It took her a week. Then I bought the BT pellets and it took her 3 days to eat them over Zupreem. Haven't looked back since because training with treats makes life so much easier for us both!
100% on this video. I adopted a 15 year old DYH Amazon who had been on junk seed. It took 6 months of frustration and dedication, but he is now finally eating the seasonal feeding system and your pellets. It definitely takes patience, but I'm so glad we stuck with it.
I live in the Netherlands and can't ship your pellets here, but thanks to your costumer service I feed Tops pellets for more than a year now. This along with the seasonal feeding system and training keeps my parrots in great condition. The vet was even surprised by how healthy they are compared to other parrots she sees.
The project bird I have now (an orange winged amazon) took only 3 days to get on a good diet while they said he was a really picky eater and would only eat a certain seed mix. No veggies or fruit. But now he loves his pellets and veggies! He gets so excited when it's time for food, so cute to see!
Yeah I can’t get them here in Australia either
For any international bird friends, TOP'S parrot pellets are VERY similar, all organic ingredients, both pellets have very similar, almost identical ingredient lists, cold pressed as well, they even come in different sizes for small birds, but if you can, I def recommend supporting BirdTricks brand too, because have you ever met peopke who love and respect all birdkind as much as these guys?! I certainly haven't, I'd be a TERRIBLE budgie owner if not for them, but all 3 of my little boys are well-trained, have an excellent diet, and are soo much healthier than when they came to me, learning how to make good "chop" and training and getting them on a good diet wouldn't have happened without the BirdTricks fam! Lol
Thank you for this comment! We usually get harrisons (which i suspect is the second brand she is reading the ingredients from) because I thought that was the best that was available in Iceland. But I have now found a selller for TOPS and it doesn't even cost more per weight.
Tops is the same. One of their marketing strategies is to print labels for internet parrot brands. Marlene McCohen also has a label with Tops. The Marlene, mix, for example, might include Tops pellets mixed with a bit of Tops seed and then Marlene can market it as her mix. The BirdTricks brand is just the Tops pellets with the BirdTricks label. My problem with the Tops pellets is the excessive amount of alfalfa. That is my educated opinion that the alfalfa is excessive for most parrot species.
I agree with JamieLeigh that the GMO, glyphosate-sprayed corn, soy and wheat is not a good base for any parrot species. The Tops smell great and my parrots ate them immediately which is amazing, however, they would not touch them after that. My hypothesis is that although my three species loved the taste, they then all got tummy aches or such. That is the only thing I can think. That said, there are many testimonials on the internet of parrots loving the taste and doing great on Tops pellets as part of a varied diet with fresh chop, nuts and seeds. I also use Harrisons and Roudybush but have lately gotten very educated and motivated about fresh veggie and green chop and making that the base of the diet. In the short term, most parrots look and feel good on the the corn/soy/synthetic vitamin pellets relative to being on an all seed diet but the most vibrant and healthy parrots on the internet are the ones eating chop.
TOPS is exactly the same
Wow!! Thank you so much for all your kind words! 🥰
Yes, TOPs is great and so is Bird Tricks brand. All organic and no soy or filler! No sugar! My birds WANT to eat it and they actually get excited about it. Their poop looks good and I know they’re not getting fatty liver disease because they eat only fresh chop, sprouts, and organic fresh pressed pellets, and that’s it (ok sometimes the occasional almond and a little bit of egg yolk cooked, but that’s IT!)
I love the idea of a blooper clip at the start of the video 😂 reels the viewers in certainly made me watch more of it to see your reactions to the birds
Jamie, birdtricks fam... y'all are so precious! Thank you for the information, love and laughter that you provide!!! Thank you for helping me take the best care of my babybirb!
I have to be honest, when I first saw your pellets, I thought "Why would I feed my bird goat food?" This was way back when you first introduced them to your faithful followers. The pellets even smell like goat, rabbit, hamster food. But then you explained all the health benefits. Now, I buy a bag about once every 3 to 6 months. My stubborn, picky eater, moody Amazon will sometimes eat your pellets and sometimes not. Just like some days she will eat her veggies and sometimes not. She is on a special handmade pellet blend, special handmade seed type mixture and lots of veggies. I add Bird Tricks pellets to a mixture or by itself. I have also given her your prepackaged seasonal feeding system. She can't decide if she likes it, lol. I try different foods mixed differently. She is just so stubborn! I rescued her 25 years ago where all they fed her was corn and sunflower seeds and junk food. She is still a junk food junkie! She wants bread, peanuts, cheese, cereal and anything I'm eating.....ahhhhhhhh! We will get there!
Sounds like birds lol, good luck convincing your girl to eat a bit better!
Your videos have this lovely chaotic vibe lately and I love it! 😄 omg these birds of yours! 💛🦜 So adorable! 🤗 So fun to watch them be their birdy-messy selves!
I laughed so hard when Tusa and Comet rolled in like super chill 😊 Comet's stroll across the field of pellets had me laughing tears 😂
Loved this video! I'm planning on getting a parrot in a few years (yes, I've started planning now) and it's always great to see more stuff on diet. When I get a bird your pellets are top of the list for what to feed.
Same here, my family got some budgies a few years ago but I knew so little about caring for them. When I went to college they were completely neglected and I decided to give them away to a friend who had his own budgies 😥 . This time, I’m planning on getting a cockatiel once I graduate, but this time I’m gonna be completely prepared to give ‘‘em the best life I can
We use dried chop, amazing ingredients without any processing, even cold pressing. No sugar. No peanuts. No oils. No preservative. No colours. Mikey and Mia’s Dry Mix is our fave
Thank you for making this video! I appreciate the encouragement. Not giving up!
Great video. I'm learning so much from you. I am going to get a small bird like Blueberry soon. Been watching your channel a lot
I would read the ingredients if I had a bag of pellets in my home! I switched over to a home made diet from start to finish and my parrots haven't looked better 🥰 I can controls where ingredients come from, I can give my cockatiel a more specialized diet (she's a bit of a lemon 🙈) and I can keep out the foods that my Meyers finds most rewarding. Breakfast is chop of Veg, herbs and sprouts, dinner is a home made dry mix of healthy seeds, nuts, flowers, spices, and other dry things. It took a while to get everything collected, and it's certainly not what everyone is able to do! I have experienced food insecurity and I know that not everyone can feed an exclusively fresh diet. We all do our best ❤️
I live in australia and I’m happy to pay overseas shipping just because these people are like angels of parrots! Love love love their knowledge passion and detailed helpful videos for birds❤️ Happy to be purchasing from them!
I just bought a sample of y’all’s pellets and the feeding system. My birds already love it!
When I got my 25 yr old Grey 2 years ago he had only ever had black sunflower seeds as a diet. He is now switch to BT Feeding System in the morning and TOPS pellets at night (we did try BT pelleta but he was not a fan). He had never been to the vet until I got him and she is beyond pleased with his over all health and progress from the switch.
Thanks for another great video! Parrot nutrition is so interesting :)
Hi! I might be getting a parakeet soon so I’ve been researching nutrition and care. I have to say thank you! Your content has been so helpful and such a game changer. This will be my first bird I look forward to purchasing your pellets! Finally bird food that’s reliable with perfect reviews! I’m so excited, I wouldn’t be doing this without your channel.
Have you gotten your parakeet yet I’d love to hear how if fells to be owned by one!
This was the best comedy on-line I've seen in a while. Truly hilarious Jamie Leigh & all you lovely birdie pellet flickers! Adorable & I don't even have a bird! (my grandpa had a "Blueberry" Budgie & have some Macaw feathers ) but there's been not much more exciting than watching your free flight excursions in the red rock southwest! Well being your family (flighted & otherwise) may you Thrive!
That intro though! LOL 🤣
Such a cute video!! We love your pellets!
I sent this video on to my vet. Education is KEY. When you know better you do better.
I am a 100% bird tricks customer. We've had your toys, we have your cookbooks, we eat your bertrick pellets, and the bird tricks birdie bread. We are also on your patreon, I have purchased your training courses bundle so I have all the training courses Plus the ones that have been added on. In other words we love you.
It's so interesting to see the similarities between the BT feeding system for pets and how we care for wild birds in rehabilitation settings.
We love the Bird Tricks feeding system! My GCC is obsessed with your pellets and all his veggies.
Sounds great, but the label "Organic" isn't fda regulated and can be slapped on just about anything.
Also, the ingredients may be good 'in theory' but unless there has been a diet trial we really don't know how they stand.
Oh my gosh thank you for sharing that it took you a year to get blueberry to eat your pellets I have your pellets and my cockatiel will eat them but my budgies won't I thought I've been doing everything wrong because they won't eat them but I haven't given up yet and will continue to try and convert them everyday!!💗💗💗
Ooooh this was soooo helpful thank you!
I feed Top's pellets - after consulting you :D I was considering those before but since the price is VERY high where I live I had to consult someone else not just my intuition ;) So my ingredients says....Alfalfa leaf, millet, barley, rice, sunflower seeds, seasame seeds unhulled, quinoa whole, pumpkin....
Annoying presentation
My GCC eats TOPs organic pellets. First 5 ingredients are ... Organic alfalfa, organic hulled millet, organic barley, organic rice, organic sunflower seed hulled. 😊 And of course chop! 😁
@Bjron Maxson Good, thanks! 😊
@Bjron Maxson WA
You guys should really start your own TV series. Your videos are just SUPER nice, and I really enjoy watching them! Thank you for all the info and keep up the good work!
Thank you for covering stuff like this.
I know my pellet brand sucks but what sucks even more is that it's the best I can buy in Australia without paying an unaffordable amount for shipping. I wish there was a cold pressed pellet available in Australia or atleast the shipping of a cold pressed pellet to be affordable.
I try to make up for my crappy pellet by feeding my bird mostly chop.
Thank you so much for making this video. There needs to be more pellet information like this easily available online.
I have a couple questions, is Olivia yours (I mean, are you her forever home) and what do you think of Mikey and Mia's dry mix?
It’s really refreshing to see you mention reading the ingredients because for some reason in the dog food communities they are very against reading the ingredients or avoiding any ingredients the dog isn’t allergic too for some very odd reason. And just want the foods to be trusted basically because the makers know more than a regular person could in their opinions. And it’s very disheartening. What the makers also know is how to make a profit why should we blindly trust?
I agree lots of dog owners are buying McDonald's-equivalent pellets (Purina, Iams). But I've actually noticed a bigger trend in that community towards all natural, organic, whole food diets. Especially raw meat, which is what their bodies were designed to eat, like wolves. That's been trending for a few years. However in the parrot community I was shocked to see so many owners and vets encouraging a mainly-pellet diet (no animal's diet should be primarily processed food). And not only is the quantity a problem, but to make matters worse, the quality is also low. Most pellets are just junk food - corn, sugar. It's like giving birds wonder bread with jam.
@@gracecamaxtli7090 And don’t get me wrong, there are concerns with grain free kibble because of what is used instead, but they believe dogs should be on a high portion on grain, not just that they shouldn’t eat too much bean, lentil and legume. It’s bizarre to me!
@@gracecamaxtli7090 And they specifically say NOT to read the ingredients (unless you need to for an allergy), that only the guaranteed analysis should be looked at because people should not be avoiding any ingredient without a specific medical reason for the specific animal. It’s a different world in those groups!
@@gracecamaxtli7090 Somehow my longest comment disappeared, making my other comments not really make sense. I don’t understand why. I took a lot of time writing it. 😞 Why didn’t I at least take a screenshot so I could repost it.
@@animallover5626 that's a shame, I would've liked reading it :( but I think I can still understand your other comments and I agree, it's a huge problem for our beloved pets
My lovebirds and budgies love tops pellets (first five ingredients: Organic alfalfa, organic hulled millet, organic barley, organic rice, organic sunflower seed hulled)! Funny enough, they like the large-sized pellets more than the small- or mini-sized (all sizes have the same ingredients) - I think the larger ones break apart more easily...in any case, if you're having trouble converting your small birds to healthier pellets, you may want to give the BT pellet (which is large) or the large tops pellets a try!
It's so funny seeing Olivia and Berry together. My budgie is soo bossy to my cockatiel and canary. So seeing Berry get told off by Olivia seems so odd. I've noticed budgies can be relentless though 🤣
Just wanted to drop by and inform you that my african grey LOVE's LOVE's your pellets. I love them too. Omg they smell so fresh and clean. I even tasted some myself. The thought of, if it would be good in a smoothie for me did cross my mind. LOL Thank you for making a product I feel great about feeding to my sweet boy. He has his face in his bowl chowing down as I type this. LOL
I just wanted to tell you thank you for everything you guys do to make lives better for all parrots and birds.
You're truly a blessing. I've ordered some of your products, such as bird training and tricks, after I first got my beautiful son Taco about 10 years ago, a little Green Cheek Conure and enjoyed every video as we learned together watching them. I recently lost my beloved Taco, he's in the thumbnail account photo, on Sept 2nd 2022 just 3 weeks ago (It's now September 25th 2022, my birthday) and it seems like it literally just happened moments ago. He was going to be 12 years old on December 15th. He died cuddled next to my neck where he loved to sleep when I was laying down watching videos. I did everything I could to save him, $800+ dollars in medical bills alone, that I'm still having to make payments on but I'd have given any amount to save him, I didn't care how much it cost.
He is literally a piece of my soul. Some would probably say that we had an "unhealthy relationship" because he basically lived on my shoulder. The only time he was in his cage was either when I wasn't home which is rarely (and even still I have security cameras inside to keep and eye on him) or if I was sleeping. He got cold bottled water every morning and was completely and utterly spoiled. I have never felt a love like I had with my little fella, not even for another human. He took a piece of my soul with him when he passed, here it is three weeks later and I still cry every single day, I cry myself to sleep and I cry when I wake up and walk into the living room to a now empty cage. I made him popsicle stick houses, climbing toys out of bamboo skewers... he even knew to fly to his cage to poop. He loved when my mom visited and he had a special call he reserved only for her. It completely devastated my mother when my baby flew home to heaven.
My boyfriend said he's never seen any animal with as much personality or one who loved his human as much as Taco loved me, he wants me to get grief counseling and he also wants me to get another companion parrot, not another Green Cheek but maybe a Caique, for one reason, he lives in Massachusetts and I live in N.C., alone. My Taco was my life, I'm in tears now just typing this. I'd like another friend but not a baby or young parrot because I turned 48 today and I don't want to outlive my friend and have him go through the trauma of having a new companion when it's my time to go. I think I'm typing most of this just as a release to let out some of the pain so I'm sorry if I upset anyone who reads this but I also guess what I'm trying to say is that you don't own your pet, they own you... if you really truly love them. My sweet love of my life brought me more happiness than any amount of money or material possession ever could. I wouldn't trade the time we had together for anything. You truly are rich beyond your wildest dreams if you have the love we shared together. The only thing that comes close to describing our relationship was the movie Golden Compass where your animal is quite literally part of your spirit and soul. I have high functioning autism, so expressing emotions "properly" is a great struggle for me.
Thank you Jamieleigh and your Husband for being hero's to all parrot owners who, through learning from you guys, can all give our loved companion's a better life.
Sorry to bring up the subject to the front of your head again but how are you coping with it now?
it’s been 2 years since my chicken got eaten by a fox I still miss her dearly and know exactly everything but I only had her for 5 years not 12 (btw Taco is so cute!)
I lost my conure, Buddy, 2 weeks ago on January 8th. He was 10. It’s painful, I’ve been crying every day. He was my little guy, he was my happiness. I bought another conure hoping it would ease the pain, but the grief is too much.
@@RaidenGlory You might go through a stage of where you'll resent your new one for not being the one you lost. Please just love him that's all he wants, he can't help what you went through and doesn't have a clue. Just go slow and don't expect much or anything at all for that matter and you just might be surprised. Good luck and I'm so sorry!
@@LookUpTheKalergiPlanWhitePeeps I do not resent Peanut at all. Little guy is still adjusting. He’s very skittish. Even the lady who was tending to him tried to talk me out of getting him. I brought him home anyways and I’m taking it slow with him.
@@LookUpTheKalergiPlanWhitePeepsI do not resent Peanut at all. I understand it’s a slow process. Trying to take it one day at a time. He’s a very picky eater and will only eat seeds, heck he doesn’t even go near the nutriberries I try to put in his dish since they got some pellets in him. Getting him used to me, and trying to get him on the right diet is gonna be very tough.
my pellets say: corn, rice, oats, soy and peanuts. No sugar or oils, though. It's really impossible to get good pellets in Germany, those were the best options. They are cold pressed and organic though and my birdies don't get much of them. I mostly feed fresh veggies mixed with a bit of dried veggies to soak up moisture. I would love to buy your pellets, but shipping is hefty to europe...
You can get the Tops pellets in The Netherlands, so maybe also in Germany? These are better than most pellets :)
The first ingredient of my pellets is corn, I bought Harrison’s pellets because Elle and the birds said that they where the best pellets and that she feeds it to all of her birds, its sad that she isn’t a reliable source of information anymore but she did get me into pet birds in the first place so ehhh
They're just the current vet recommended pellet, bird nutrient though is a growing topic and we still do not have all the answers, but I do think tops / bird tricks have the best formula.
@@ShaynasPlants yeah, remember when vets where helpful? They really need to keep up with new information. You know its bad when a licensed “professional” gives you bad advice
Harrisons is okay, but the use of fillers is a little disappointing especially for the price tag. I feed one of my parrots Harrisons because they will not eat SFS and Birdtricks pellets.
Agreed that they are what many vets recommend
Elle is trying her best, there’s no need to put her down. She’s managed to get a lot of people to switch their parrots off of seeds, which is a first step to a healthy diet.
I am so glad you started talking about your product because I been really looking forward to trying it for my grey. I hate the commercialized food out there. Of course they will all say its so okay for your bird but I am not to sure. I have had my boy since 97 and my first parrot experience. It really is crazy out there. I mean even toys I am funny about. I had him get tangled in one when he was a baby. I came home and found him hanging by one foot. So I got really strict about what I will let him play with too. But food its like junk food junky for animals out there. Especially if your shopping online. The pet store had him on roudybush when I got him. I want my boy to be healthy. I would rather know what he is getting is good for him. I watched the video about their livers and Its been in my head ever since. So am trying it out. I am always introducing new foods to my boy so I dont think transition will be to hard. Stand by will be back to tell you how it goes. P.S. Can you add paypal to your payment types? Any plans to make it available on amazon?
I really appreciate this video! Who knows if it's the reason of me asking you per E-Mail where to get Pellets equally good as yours in germany hahaha I am very glad you and your team answered me SUPER quick which lead me to buying TOP's Pellets! I really appreciate what you do! Although my two Amazones aren't really eating them rn, at least the male nibbles on them from time to time! Can't mix them into any other foods they like, because they just don't know themselves what they like rn :( They come from conditions where they never learned what fresh food or water for bathing is! But they are doing better now and getting adjusted a tiny bit more every day ♥
I absolutely love your videos! I am planning on getting a small parrot in the future (once I convince my parents) I really appreciate your love for birds! I was just wondering when you feed your birds and how much.
I know the feeling very well of how the birdie wants the food you're eating! I try to lock my Sennie in her cage when I eat, cause she wants to pick thru my plate or bowl! She thinks it's her food, too!! 🍛🍝🍔🍗😉
My main pellet is Top’s which makes up about 3/4 the pellets I offer my GCC daily. Their ingredients have been listed in the comments a few times already now. I also give a sprinkling of Caitec’s Oven Fresh Bites on top. Their first five is oatmeal, oat flour, millet flour, sunflower meal, sunflower oil. Then immediately it’s soy and glycerin, so while those aren’t top 5 they’re still very much present. And peanut meal is in there eventually.
Hey, I’m trying to transfer my grandparents budgies to pellets, but I cant afford a lot of brands! Would ZuPreem Natural Bird Food work? I’m getting the one without the colorful dyes
This channel is so underrated!
My sun conure has been very picky for a long time, I currently have roudybush which has some of that bad stuff, he refuses to eat tops, I’m gonna try your guys pellets and see what he thinks!
Sadly where im from theres not many pellet options, would it be better to buy for my cockatiel alfalfa pellets that are for rabbits?, or do they not have all of the vitamins that a parrot needs?.
Just ordered our first bag of your pellets ! While watching this video! 😊
I just rescued an umbrella cockatoo no age known on a commercial diet just ordered your palette Friday waiting for them to come in the mail can't wait to go down this journey
So many uses for your pellets!!! I use the powder in my compost or directly over my plants. They love it just as much as my eclectus! I grew cherry tomatoes and jalapeños with the leftover powder last spring. It goes full circle too because my bird ate the jalapeños (:
Interesting!
@@BirdTricks Wow ! interesting use ! I am collecting TOP's pellets dust (well if I am correct BT doesn't ship out of US so even if I want I can't get their pellets) in a high, plastic cup, and when it is full/almost full I give it to my chickens. They love this :D And it is also something similar to chicken food - consistency not ingredients - I am giving them from time to time (when it comes to my lovely feathered dinosaurs I am giving them more DIY food, grains I buy from neighbour farmer, grass, herbs, potatoes, kitchen scraps...but chickens can eat a lot of different things without health issues, that I would not give to the parrot, for example, dirty grass ;) ) but anyway my flock of chickens loves and eats dust from TOP's pellets. Happily when I bought seed mix few months ago - it was supposed to be low sunflower - before I started feeding only pellets, I recieved bag of 70% sunflower, some millet, peanuts :/ I gave it to wild birds and chickens. When it comes to feeding parrot more veggies I am waiting for my own, garden veggies because I had very bad experience with my budgie when I fed him some grocery store lettuce and he almost died :/ I had some stomach issues too so it had probably too much pesticides and/or fertilizers, so I am kinda afraid to give Bruno a lot of veggies :/ Especially at spring time, but I hope that soon some radish, spinach will be ready, then some strawberries, lettuce, kale, carrot, beetroot ...
I also have an eclectus and interested as to how frequently you offer pellets to him/her ?
@@Nika44 I have a nice big garden so I grow a lot of my own but I can see the problem if you don’t have space
@@natfaz52122 Ah happily I am growing a lot of my own veggies and fruist as well :) But well there is a long Winter time (i can only grow something from April to September)
I have just 2 Cockatiels. I’ve been feeding the African Grey parrot pellets with calcium. Don’t have a bag to compare. I tasted them yesterday & they were sweet.
Do you guys have any recommendations for pellet brands available in Australia? Unfortunately all of the brands that are stocked here contain all of the ingredients you mentioned :(
Dear Jaimielee i'm feeding my 20 conures tops pellets. Because it is avalible in the Netherlands van you tell me if it a good pellets?
best intro everrrrrrrr! it's awesome you guys are so transparent. "whelp, that blew up in my face. should we cut that part out - nope" 😬
to answer the question i haven't fed my CAG pellets in years because he won't eat them. fresh food every day. i'm not opposed to trying your product and maybe i will.
11:10 BOOooo...
I just had my 6yo budgie Angel at the vet for possible arthritis. Her vet was impressed by her diet. No signs of fatty liver disease. I feed Tops pellets and a modified version of your seasonal feeding system. I have food allergies so some things like beets are off our list.
That intro was hilarious!
I feed psittacus. First five are Cereal grains and products derived thereof, oil seeds, oil fruits and products derived thereof, vegetable oils (high oleic sunflower, refined linseed), dried whole egg
I'm talking out of my ass right now, but maybe that's too oily for parrots? I can't imagine that much of their diet in the wild has much oil (can't eat avocadoes) although nuts are fatty... Maybe their bodies aren't equipped to process and digest a lot of fat? Not criticising though because what you're feeding is better than most bird owners traditionally give them
Hi !! I literally just pause your video so I can go online and order the pellets before I forgot!! I have a conure and two cockatiels I will be switching them to these pellets I'm afresh food feeding system they currently eat a veggie mix I make when I say eat they pick out certain things and don't eat the rest lol I also feel like the smaller birds are a lot more pickier I have tried pellets in the past and I have never been able to get them to eat it.. but I will do my best I have watched tons of your videos and how to do it wish me luck!! ❤
i feed my GCC both zupreem and roudybush. zupreem seems to be corn, soybean, wheat, wheat germ meal, and sugar (after that is veggie oil…). roudybush is corn, wheat, soybean, soybean oil, and alfalfa. roudybush is clearly better but my bird STRONGLY prefers zupreem (clearly for the sugar). she’s hormonal as hell, so your video completely opened my eyes. i’m gonna be looking into your pellets for sure
And that's adorable.
I just order a bag on Wensday, was wondering how long it normally takes for it to ship out, I’m running low on their old pellet that they r use to, I wanna transfer them over while I still have their old food
what do you think about tops pellets?
genuine question abou tthe seeds i buy from the store, going to make some diet canges, any infio from people on sunburst gourmet blend?
My parrot is now eating the pellets but there’s a lot of crumbs left i’m wondering if he’s eating some of it or he’s just crunching on them? I know you say to use the leftover crumbs and added to your bread mix which I haven’t tried yet but my concern is through all that crunching is he eating?
The good pellets (but my birds don't like them to much): alfalfa leaf, millet, barley, rice, sunflower seeds.
The okay pellets (my birds love them): Ground Corn, Ground Wheat, Peanut Meal, Soy Oil, Soy Meal
The bad pellets (got 3 small packs when I bought some toys. They only get them from time to time as a treat or for foraging: wheat bran, maize floor, dextrose, raisins, carrots
So corn and oil is the best for badgers right?
First 5 ingredients for my seed is millet,oat groats,sunflower seeds,buckwheat and canary grass seed
I'm using trill nutrivit for budgerigar mix. First 5 ingredients are White french millet, panorama millet, canary seed, wheat/cracked wheat, canola seed
Hey bird tricks I have a quick question, are tops pellets good for parakeets and medium sized birds because I feed all three of my birds pellets or I’m converting them onto it
The ingredients of BirdTricks pellets and Tops are exactly the same. My cockatiel has been on Tops since he was a baby. The Tops brand also has a variety of pellet sizes to choose from if your birds are picky about that. As Jamie says though, the little birds can eat the larger pellets.
I do have a question. I noticed it is produced here in Pennsylvania. Wouldnt it be easier to have it shipped to me in-state? From the manufacturers place here in PA.
I just checked mine and all the ingredients are the exact same as yours, like the entire list, so strange :)
I use tops pellets but my birds aren’t the biggest fans so I try to incorporate as much fresh fruits and veg as possible.
Received my 2nd bag after loving the first but pellets in 2nd bag came crumbled or close to crumbling so not sure if it's ok? Help!
I just made a chop inspired by ingredients of TOP’s/Birdtricks pellets, used the SFS book as my ratio reference and my bird is going to town on it, can’t get a good pellet locally just want to let you guys know that if you’re determined and do the research and study you can find ways around it. I wonder if birdtricks and Dr. Jason Crean has strong opinions about each other but both has amazing information that might blow your mind for a while before you get to understand what you can really do to overcome the challenges, when you get it you can feed yourself better too! Yum! Did few month of rigorous bird nutrition research now - it incredibly was mind straching.
I'm from Poland in Europe and TOP'S Pellets are the best i can get in my country. They have almost the same ingredients and are also cold press, my parrots love them😄🦜
They’re the same exact pellets, don’t worry. You’re doing great! 😊
I don’t think they are exactly the same since they look and smell different.
@@VTMom No they don’t…? Unless you’re getting a different size maybe? TOPS has four different sizes of pellets, of which BirdTricks uses/brands large.
@@jenanimazed5932 Got it. Maybe the BT batch was coincidentally fresher too
Thank you
White Millet, Canola Seed, Canary Grass Seed, Oat Groats, and Red Millet are the first 5 ingredients listed in the Dr. Harvey's mix I get from Amazon for my budgie.
The first five ingredients in my birds pellets are: Alfalfa leaf, millet, barley, sunflower seeds. Sound familiar? 😁 I just got my two little parakeets and just got all of the stuff to make their seasonal meals and will be doing so tomorrow. They are already on the seed mix. Their toys will be here in the morning!!! Also can't wait to make some yummy treats with the two birdie bread mixes!
How did you get your buggies to eat palettes I have 6 and they just won’t eat it they though it out of their bowls
@@trinidadespinoza4247 It's a process, especially if your budgies are not familiar with pellets. All that can be done is to slowly try (I say try because some birds will just be very stubborn) to wean them onto pellets by introducing small amounts with their current food and then slowly decreasing current food with increasing amounts of pellets.
I know you currently don’t ship internationally but is this something that you’d be looking into for the future? 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Have you been watching Dr. Creen’s video’s about pellets? On Mikey and Mia’s channel and on Sophie the Bird Nerd? He mentioned pellets not being the end all be all that people have been pushing for a few years now
What alternative pellets would you recommend? I visited your store and you don’t ship internationally- My parrotlet currently has parrot chop and seed mix but I know 100% that he needs to go onto pellets instead of seeds. I have recently bought Harrison’s pellets which others have said are good but would love for your opinion!!
Top's seems to be the closest.
Can someone please explain the "good" ingredients to look out for? I feel like this video didn't list too many good ones? unless I missed it?? Also, where can I purchase the good brands? Based in Australia :) Thank you!
Roudybush- ground corn, ground wheat, soybean meal, soybean oil, alfafa
I know I make a lot of mistakes with caring for my bird that I try to learn from. I guess I was just too stupid to think about the ingredients in this stuff. The 2 soybean stuff right there could be another contribution to why he's so hormonal to the point of attacking everyone but me. I'm so sorry Pickles. Definitely will be switching his diet now
So I have a question, is this pellet mix good for a cockatiel who needs to be on a lower fat diet? My tiel is naturally a good egg layer, tried all the tips and tricks to stop it and it's come down to diet(which has come a long way!). My vet recommended low fat diet and I'm finding it really hard to find a pellet mix that is low fat and a good brand. Thanks to anyone who can help!
I’m very interested in your pellets, however, I don’t know how to order. Please advice. TIA
So sad to hear you can’t ship to Canada. :(
Just wondering if Oven Fresh Bites parrot food is one that you would recommend?
I love your videos
My parrotlet loves them!
GMO doesn't necessarily mean it's bad. It's just slightly modified so it gives larger friut, or makes the plant less susceptible to drought,...
I feed my birds Harrison’s but I am debating whether or not to try to switch them to a cold pressed pellet like the ones made by BirdTricks or Tops. I’m just a bit confused because they have spinach powder in them and I thought they weren’t supposed to eat spinach daily? Am I wrong about this? Hopefully someone can answer this question for me!
How do I get my sun conure to switch over from seeds to pellets? He just doesn’t like them🙁
I feed my bird only the best! Of course, that's the Birdtricks pellets! He is also on the natural feeding system and is very healthy.
How do I order your pellets? I've been feeding Nutriberries for years!
Hey Birdtricks. I threw my packet away and can’t find ingredients online.
I use Avi Plus complete maintenance as advised by our Vet. Have you heard of this brand? Next time I buy I’ll read the ingredients
this food or tops?
Lovely video, birds sure do make a mess 😁.
I would love to feed your pellets but I am in Canada. Did you get a new Conure?
I was wondering about the conjure, too! I love your channel and birds, also! ❤
Cool pellets.
I used to feed the Higgins intune which was better then what some of my birds i got from people were feeding them I have 3 cockatiels, 1 black capped conure, 4 green cheeks, 1 turquoise Indian ring neck (picky eater), 2 severe macaws, and a blue and gold macaw all of them including my picky ring neck switched to BirdTricks food (I tried tops but some liked it some not so much) they ALL love the BirdTricks food and I also grind some up and mix into my birds chop as a binding ingredient if the recipe is a bit watery that day im happy that im able to buy one pellet that’s super healthy for my birds and able to be eaten but all my birds regardless of how big or small the bird is thank you for this amazing food about to place an order for 25lbs