{"product_id":"complete-parrot-pellet-diet-parrot-essentials","title":"Complete Parrot Pellet Diet - Parrot Essentials","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.pmm-pep{--navy:#17324d;--blue:#eaf5ff;--teal:#e9f8f5;--gold:#fff6dc;--rose:#fff0f0;--ink:#24313d;--line:#dce5ec;color:var(--ink);font-family:inherit;line-height:1.65;max-width:920px;margin:0 auto;overflow-wrap:break-word}\n.pmm-pep *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.pmm-pep h2,.pmm-pep h3{color:var(--navy);line-height:1.25}\n.pmm-pep h2{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,5vw,2.05rem);margin:0 0 12px}\n.pmm-pep h3{font-size:clamp(1.15rem,4vw,1.4rem);margin:0 0 10px}\n.pmm-pep p{margin:0 0 12px}\n.pmm-pep ul{margin:8px 0 0;padding-left:22px}\n.pmm-pep li{margin:5px 0}\n.pmm-pep a{color:#075f9c;font-weight:700;text-underline-offset:3px}\n.pmm-pep .pmm-card{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:clamp(16px,4vw,24px);margin:18px 0;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(23,50,77,.06);min-width:0;overflow:hidden}\n.pmm-pep .pmm-blue{background:var(--blue)}\n.pmm-pep .pmm-teal{background:var(--teal)}\n.pmm-pep .pmm-gold{background:var(--gold)}\n.pmm-pep .pmm-warning{background:var(--rose);border:2px solid #d33b3f;border-left-width:8px;border-radius:14px;padding:16px;margin:0 0 18px}\n.pmm-pep .pmm-warning strong{color:#8e171b}\n.pmm-pep .pmm-fit{background:#edf9ef;border:1px solid #8bc89a;border-radius:12px;padding:12px 14px;margin-top:12px}\n.pmm-pep .pmm-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px;margin:18px 0}\n.pmm-pep .pmm-grid .pmm-card{margin:0}\n.pmm-pep .pmm-table-wrap{width:100%;overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}\n.pmm-pep table{width:100%!important;max-width:none!important;border-collapse:separate!important;border-spacing:0;border:1px solid #bfd0dc!important;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff}\n.pmm-pep th,.pmm-pep td{padding:12px!important;text-align:left;border:0!important;border-bottom:1px solid #dce5ec!important}\n.pmm-pep th{background:var(--navy);color:#fff}\n.pmm-pep tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0!important}\n.pmm-pep details{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line)!important;border-radius:12px!important;margin:10px 0;overflow:hidden}\n.pmm-pep summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);padding:14px 16px!important}\n.pmm-pep details\u003ediv{padding:0 16px 14px!important}\n.pmm-pep .pmm-small{font-size:.92rem;color:#4d5d69}\n@media(max-width:640px){.pmm-pep .pmm-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.pmm-pep .pmm-card{border-radius:13px}.pmm-pep table{font-size:.94rem;min-width:420px}.pmm-pep th,.pmm-pep td{padding:10px 8px!important}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-description vetafarm-parrot-essentials pmm-pep\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-blue\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eParrot Essentials from Vetafarm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParrot Essentials is a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete parrot pellet diet\u003c\/strong\u003e formulated by veterinarians for everyday nutritional balance. About \u003cstrong\u003e5% real fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e5% fresh nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e are mixed through the pellets for variety and enrichment compared with plain pellet diets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-teal\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick product facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Vetafarm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtruded parrot pellets with fruit \u0026amp; nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e~5% fruit + ~5% nuts in the mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiet split: 80% pellets \/ 15% fresh \/ 5% treats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize on this listing: 350 grams (12.3oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-gold\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore using\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as the majority of the daily diet with produce and treats as directed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutritional diet food—not a medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways provide fresh water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm rates on the pack you receive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-warning\" role=\"alert\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional diet only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parrot Essentials is a complete-style pellet diet. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow printed feeding guidance if it differs from this summary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-teal\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Vetafarm lists it for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-gold\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to feed | Manufacturer directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial Vetafarm feeding guide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80%\u003c\/strong\u003e Parrot Essentials pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15%\u003c\/strong\u003e fresh foods (fruit and vegetables)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5%\u003c\/strong\u003e treats (nuts and sunflower seeds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAverage daily pellet requirement: a minimum of about \u003cstrong\u003e10% of bodyweight\u003c\/strong\u003e in pellets per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-table-wrap\" role=\"region\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBird example\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. bodyweight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMinimum pellets \/ day\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCockatiel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~90 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~9 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun conure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~150 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~15 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGalah\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~300 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~30 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-fit\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel first:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figures are from the official Vetafarm Parrot Essentials page. Adjust with your avian vet as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed analysis | Manufacturer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-table-wrap\" role=\"region\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eListed value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin crude protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin crude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax salt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pmm-small\"\u003eIngredients (manufacturer): whole grains (maize, soybean \u0026amp; wheat), vegetable oils \u0026amp; natural organic acids, seasonal select nuts and dehydrated fruit, vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, C, D3, E, H \u0026amp; K), minerals (calcium, cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, sulphur \u0026amp; zinc).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-blue\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize on this listing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as \u003cstrong\u003e350 grams (12.3oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Store dry below 30°C; manufacturer expiry is typically 2 years from manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-teal\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a dry area below 30°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sealed between uses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor animal use only — keep out of reach of children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:31px;line-height:1.15;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About Parrot Essentials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);border-radius:14px;background:#fff;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:16px;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;\"\u003eWhat is Parrot Essentials?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eParrot Essentials is a veterinarian-formulated \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete parrot pellet diet\u003c\/strong\u003e from Vetafarm. Pellets include about \u003cstrong\u003e5% real fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e5% fresh nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e mixed through for variety and enrichment versus plain pellets.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:16px;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;\"\u003eHow should I split the daily diet?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eOfficial Vetafarm directions: \u003cstrong\u003e80% Parrot Essentials pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e15% fresh foods\u003c\/strong\u003e (fruit and vegetables), and \u003cstrong\u003e5% treats\u003c\/strong\u003e (nuts and sunflower seeds). Fresh water must always be available.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:16px;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;\"\u003eHow much pellet should my parrot eat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eManufacturer guidance: parrots need a minimum of about \u003cstrong\u003e10% of bodyweight\u003c\/strong\u003e in pellets per day—for example ~9 g for a 90 g cockatiel, ~15 g for a 150 g sun conure, ~30 g for a 300 g galah.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:16px;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;\"\u003eDoes it use artificial colours?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eOfficial copy states variety and flavour without the use of added colours.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:16px;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;\"\u003eWhat is the guaranteed analysis?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eManufacturer lists min crude protein \u003cstrong\u003e17%\u003c\/strong\u003e, min crude fat \u003cstrong\u003e5%\u003c\/strong\u003e, max fibre \u003cstrong\u003e3.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e, max salt \u003cstrong\u003e0.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:16px;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;\"\u003eWhat size is on this listing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThis listing offers \u003cstrong\u003e350 grams (12.3oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-blue\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"product-disclaimer\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Safety Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor animal use only. 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