Complete Parrot Pellet Diet - Parrot Essentials
Complete Parrot Pellet Diet - Parrot Essentials
Parrot Essentials from Vetafarm
Parrot Essentials is a complete parrot pellet diet formulated by veterinarians for everyday nutritional balance. About 5% real fruit and 5% fresh nuts are mixed through the pellets for variety and enrichment compared with plain pellet diets.
Quick product facts
- Brand: Vetafarm
- Extruded parrot pellets with fruit & nuts
- ~5% fruit + ~5% nuts in the mix
- Diet split: 80% pellets / 15% fresh / 5% treats
- Size on this listing: 350 grams (12.3oz)
Before using
- Use as the majority of the daily diet with produce and treats as directed
- Nutritional diet food—not a medicine
- Always provide fresh water
- Confirm rates on the pack you receive
Nutritional diet only: Parrot Essentials is a complete-style pellet diet. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure disease.
Check the pack: Follow printed feeding guidance if it differs from this summary.
What Vetafarm lists it for
Official copy describes Parrot Essentials as supplying nutritional balance for feather development, tissue and brain function, while adding hand-selected Australian fruit and nuts for variety—without added colours.
How to feed | Manufacturer directions
Official Vetafarm feeding guide:
- 80% Parrot Essentials pellets
- 15% fresh foods (fruit and vegetables)
- 5% treats (nuts and sunflower seeds)
Average daily pellet requirement: a minimum of about 10% of bodyweight in pellets per day.
| Bird example | Approx. bodyweight | Minimum pellets / day |
|---|---|---|
| Cockatiel | ~90 g | ~9 g |
| Sun conure | ~150 g | ~15 g |
| Galah | ~300 g | ~30 g |
Label first: Figures are from the official Vetafarm Parrot Essentials page. Adjust with your avian vet as needed.
Guaranteed analysis | Manufacturer
| Nutrient | Listed value |
|---|---|
| Min crude protein | 17% |
| Min crude fat | 5% |
| Max fibre | 3.5% |
| Max salt | 0.5% |
Ingredients (manufacturer): whole grains (maize, soybean & wheat), vegetable oils & natural organic acids, seasonal select nuts and dehydrated fruit, vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, C, D3, E, H & K), minerals (calcium, cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, sulphur & zinc).
Size on this listing
Offered as 350 grams (12.3oz). Store dry below 30°C; manufacturer expiry is typically 2 years from manufacture.
Storage
- Store in a dry area below 30°C
- Keep sealed between uses
- For animal use only — keep out of reach of children
Frequently Asked Questions About Parrot Essentials
Important Safety Notice
For animal use only. Not for human use.
Nutritional diet food only—not a medicine. Provide fresh water daily.
Follow the feeding guidance on the pack you receive. Keep out of reach of children.