A diet based primarily on seeds is deficient in many nutrients, including vitamin A and calcium, and is too high in fat. This is not to say that seed does not have a place in avian diets. Birds love them, but they are not the healthiest choice. For most species of parrot, seeds should only make up about 10 percent of the diet.

Companies began producing pelleted diets for pet birds. These are made from a variety of foods including grains, seeds, vegetables, fruits, fortified with vitamins and minerals, and are baked into pellet or variety of other extruded shapes.

Some good brands of formulated diets include Harrison's, Zupreem, Kaytee & Pretty Bird.

Fresh vegetables are a great addition to your bird's diet. Dark yellow and leafy green vegetables are usually excellent choices. You can offer vegetables in a variety of forms to entice the bird to try them - fresh whole or chopped, or cooked and fed slightly warm.

Whatever you decide to feed your bird, we have a wide range of brands!

Our Best Sellers are Zupreem Sensible Seed, Pretty Bird African Special & a variety of Harrison's.

See Dr Harrison explain the benefits of High Potency diets for birds who are converting here.