ZuPreem Sensible Seed Parrot & Conure Bird Food, 2-lbs

Seed and Pellet Mix for Conures and Parrots

Product Description

Conures, caiques, African greys, senegals, amazons, eclectus, and small cockatoos can dig into a seed mix with right-sized pieces. ZuPreem Sensible Seed blends seeds such as safflower, milo, squash, buckwheat, and sunflower with FruitBlend Flavor Smart Pellets and dried fruit. Serve it occasionally, up to 30% of weekly food, at 1/4 to 1/2 cup per day.

Benefits

• Seeds With Pellets: Safflower, squash, sunflower, and whole buckwheat seeds come together with FruitBlend Flavor Smart Pellets in a single mix.
• Right-Sized Pieces: Pieces are right-sized for parrots and conures, which helps cut down on wasted food in the bowl.
• Enriching Seed Mix: Fed occasionally, this mix adds enrichment and an interactive way to feed your parrot or conure.
• Dried Fruit Pieces: Dried oranges, apples, grapes, and bananas sit alongside the seeds for extra variety in the bowl.
• Nutrient Add-Ins: The recipe lists added vitamins, minerals, choline chloride, DL-methionine and L-lysine, with guaranteed riboflavin and niacin minimums.

Ingredients

Ground corn, Safflower seeds, White milo, Squash seeds, Whole buckwheat, Sunflower seeds, Soybean meal, Ground wheat, Wheat germ meal, Sugar, Vegetable oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Calcium carbonate, Dicalcium phosphate, Iodized salt, Natural flavors, DL-Methionine, Dried oranges, Dried apples, Dried grapes, Dried bananas, Choline chloride, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, 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), Citric acid (preservative), Mixed tocopherols (preservative), Yellow 5, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, Red 40, Yellow 6, Minerals (Manganous oxide, Zinc oxide, Copper sulfate, Sodium selenite, Calcium iodate), Color added, Blue 1, Red 3

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

• Measure Daily Amount: Measure the amount shown in the chart for your bird type, which covers all food and treats.
• Tune To Body Condition: Adjust the amount up or down as needed to keep your bird in optimum body condition.
• Shake The Bag: Shake the bag before each feeding to thoroughly mix the ingredients before you scoop out a serving.
• Offer Occasionally: Feed this mix occasionally and keep it within 30% of the total food your bird eats each week.
• Clear Old Food: Discard uneaten food before each feeding, and keep fresh food and water available at all times.
• Clean Hands, Bowls: As with all foods, wash hands after use and wash food and water bowls before each feeding.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Nut Allergen Statement: The label states this food contains peanuts or tree nuts, so review it before offering the mix.
• Added Colors Listed: The ingredient list includes Yellow 5, Red 40, Yellow 6, Blue 1 and Red 3 as colors.
• Mind Daily Totals: Daily amounts include all food and treats, so count everything your bird eats when you measure.

Storage Information

• Cool, Dry Spot: Keep the bag in a cool, dry place that is free of pests and insects.
• Press Out Air: Gently push the air out of the bag and reclose it after each use before storing.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Does Sensible Seed for Parrots and Conures include sunflower seeds?

Ans: Yes. Sunflower seeds are listed in the ingredients, after ground corn, safflower seeds, white milo, squash seeds, and whole buckwheat. The mix also contains soybean meal, ground wheat, wheat germ meal, dried fruit, and FruitBlend Flavor Smart Pellets alongside the seeds.

Q2: How many cups of Sensible Seed does an African grey get daily?

Ans: African greys, senegals, amazons, eclectus, and small cockatoos are fed 1/2 cup per day. Conures and caiques are fed 1/4 to 1/2 cup per day. These amounts include all food and treats, so adjust them to keep your bird in optimum body condition.

Q3: Does this formula 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 nut, so check the pack label before offering this mix, especially if nut exposure is a concern for your household or your bird.

Q4: How much fat does the parrot and conure formula guarantee?

Ans: The guaranteed analysis lists crude fat at a minimum of 7.0%, with crude protein at a minimum of 12.0%. Crude fiber is a maximum of 15.0% and moisture is a maximum of 12.0%, and the analysis also lists potassium at a minimum of 0.4%.

Q5: Does Sensible Seed for Parrots and Conures contain Red 3?

Ans: Yes. Red 3 appears at the end of the ingredient list, after Blue 1. The label also lists Yellow 5, Red 40, Yellow 6, and a "Color added" entry, so review the full ingredient list if you prefer to avoid added colors.

Q6: Is this the right Sensible Seed formula for a cockatiel?

Ans: The Parrot & Conure formula lists conures, caiques, African greys, senegals, amazons, eclectus, and small cockatoos. Cockatiels, lovebirds, and quakers are listed under ZuPreem's separate medium bird formula, which has its own ingredients, analysis, and feeding amount, so check the right version before you buy.

Q7: What should I do with the bag between feedings?

Ans: Shake the bag before each feeding to thoroughly mix the ingredients. Keep the bag in a cool, dry place free of pests and insects, and gently push the air out of it before you reclose it after each use. Offer it occasionally.