ZuPreem Smart Selects Parakeet Food, 2-lb bag

Everyday Blended Food for Parakeets and Budgies

Product Description

Smart Selects takes a blended approach to feeding parakeets, budgies, parrotlets, and other small birds. This ZuPreem mix combines seeds, grains, and dried fruit, offering healthy and delicious nutrition for everyday feeding with smart levels of fat and no sunflower seeds. Feed 1 to 3 tablespoons daily as the foundation of your bird's diet. Packed in a 2 lb bag.

Benefits

• Smart Fat Levels: Guaranteed crude fat sits between 8.0% and 11.5% giving a controlled fat level for everyday feeding.
• No Sunflower Seeds: This blend is made without sunflower seeds, a point stated directly on the ZuPreem product page.
• Blended Daily Nutrition: Healthy and delicious blended nutrition made for everyday feeding of parakeets, budgies, parrotlets, and other small birds.
• Dried Fruit Pieces: Dried coconut, papaya, pineapple, oranges, apples, grapes, and bananas are included alongside the seeds and grains.
• Vitamins And Minerals: Added vitamins and minerals come with guaranteed minimums of 300 IU/kg vitamin D and 40 IU/kg vitamin E.
• Varied Seed Base: Canary grass seeds, oat groats, red and white proso millet, and safflower seeds lead the ingredient list.

Ingredients

Canary grass seeds, Oat groats, Ground corn, Red proso millet, White proso millet, Safflower seeds, Soybean meal, Flaxseeds, Dried coconut, Dried papaya, Dried pineapple, Sugar, Corn gluten meal, Calcium carbonate, Dried cane molasses, Dried beet molasses, Dicalcium phosphate, Ground wheat, Salt, Fructooligosaccharide, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, Wheat germ meal, Vegetable oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Choline chloride, DL-Methionine, Vitamins (Vitamin E supplement, Niacin supplement, Biotin, d-Calcium pantothenate, Riboflavin supplement, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Thiamine mononitrate, Vitamin A acetate, Vitamin D3 supplement, Menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Vitamin B12 supplement, Folic acid), Potassium chloride, Minerals (Manganous oxide, Zinc oxide, Copper sulfate, Sodium selenite, Calcium iodate), L-ascorbyl 2-polyphosphate, Natural flavors, Citric acid (preservative), Mixed tocopherols (preservative), Dried oranges, Dried apples, Dried grapes, Dried bananas, Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Red 40, Color added, Sulfur dioxide (preservative), Dried Bacillus licheniformis fermentation product, Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product

Guaranteed Analysis

How to Use

Recommended Usage Chart

Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label and consult your veterinarian before use if you have any concerns regarding your pet's health.

Usage Instructions

• Serve the Right Amount: Offer 1-3 tablespoons daily adjusting the portion as needed to help your bird maintain a healthy body condition.
• Shake Before Each Feeding: Shake the bag well before serving to distribute the ingredients evenly in every scoop.
• Daily Base Food: Feed it daily as the main part of your bird's diet, and keep fresh food and water available at all times.
• Remove Leftovers: Remove any uneaten food before each feeding to ensure your bird starts every meal with a fresh serving.
• Wash Up: Wash your hands after handling the bowls and clean the food and water bowls before each feeding.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Allergen Statement: The label states this food contains peanuts and/or tree nuts, so review it before offering the mix.
• Color Additives: Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Blue 1, and Red 40 are listed, plus a color added entry.
• Preservative Listing: Sulfur dioxide, citric acid, and mixed tocopherols are listed as preservatives in the ingredients, so please review the list.

Storage Information

• Cool, Dry Place: Store the food in a cool, dry place that is free of pests and insects.
• Reclose After Use: Gently push air from the bag and reclose it after each use before putting it away.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What do the smart levels of fat in Smart Selects mean?

Ans: The guaranteed analysis lists crude fat at a minimum of 8.0% and a maximum of 11.5%, which the label describes as smart levels of fat. Crude protein is a minimum of 12.0% and crude fiber is a maximum of 9.0%.

Q2: Does Smart Selects Parakeet Food contain sunflower seeds?

Ans: No, the label states that there are no sunflower seeds in this blend. The seed base begins with canary grass seeds, oat groats, ground corn, red proso millet, white proso millet and safflower seeds, followed by soybean meal, flaxseeds, and dried fruit pieces.

Q3: How many tablespoons should a parrotlet get each day?

Ans: Parrotlets, like parakeets and budgies, should be fed 1 to 3 tablespoons daily. Make this the foundation of your bird’s diet, adjusting the amount to maintain an optimal body condition. Keep fresh food and water available at all times.

Q4: Which fruits are included in Smart Selects Parakeet Food?

Ans: The recipe lists dried coconut, dried papaya and dried pineapple, followed later by dried oranges, dried apples, dried grapes, and dried bananas. These fruit pieces sit alongside canary grass seeds, oat groats, millet, safflower seeds and other grains in the blend.

Q5: Does this parakeet food contain peanuts or tree nuts?

Ans: The label's allergen statement reads "Contains peanuts and/or tree nuts." The ingredient list does not name a specific peanut or tree nut so check the pack label before offering this food, especially if nut exposure is a concern in your home.

Q6: What colors and preservatives are listed in Smart Selects?

Ans: The label lists Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Blue 1, and Red 40, along with an entry for "Color added." It also lists citric acid, mixed tocopherols, and sulfur dioxide as preservatives, and notes that the vegetable oil is preserved with mixed tocopherols.

Q7: How should I handle and store the bag between feedings?

Ans: Shake the bag before each feeding to mix the ingredients. Store the food in a cool dry place free of pests and insects, and gently push air from the bag before you reclose it after each use. Wash hands after use and bowls before feeding.