The ONLY Parrot Pellets We Recommend | Bird Food | TheParrotTeacher AD
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Hello bird fans,
This week's video discusses the only pellet brand we actually recommend. I go over the reasons why I think this brand is the best on the market and for your pet bird.
I'd like to give a big thanks to @NorthernParrots for sending the pellets over to me to film this video. If you're doing any shopping over the Easter period I'd highly recommend them!
Don't forget pellets are not an essential part of your parrots diet. BUT, they can make a good supplement as part of a diverse diet.
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There is a link just been discovered between Topps pellets and over egg production in female birds as they have a high fat and mineral content than other pellets available on the market
We experienced this very issue our selbs with our Cora producing far to many eggs when she was being fed them
Could you point me to the article on this please as we haven’t had any highlighted to us by our science sources! ( we are very active in the community on this )
There have been established links between high fat and protein content in other pellets however as it simulates over abundance !
Of all the pellets for this to be an issue with I’d be really surprised if tops was highlighted over so many others!
I use TOPS as one of the ingredients of dry mix I feed in the evening. I like the whole food ingredients in TOPS and the fact that they are not processed under high heat like most pellets.
Yup, it’s one of the reasons we like them too! Good way to do it too as part of a mix!
My bird loves the sound of your birds ❤
Glad they enjoy!
I use Roudybush pellets. It was recommended by our veterinarian. My birds are healthier than ever.
I would comment but there’s far too much to say on the topic! If you’re happy with them and your birds are doing ok with them as part of a balanced diet then that’s great!
@@nmrowdy4605 roudybush is excellent I
My birds have LITERALLY become so bougie that they wont eat any other pellets but TOPS. 😂 lil buggers!
Clearly birds of refined taste!
Squirt also liked the big Tops pellets too.
Good taste!
I love Top's products !! I use the "all in one seed mix" and the "nepoleon's seed mix." I absolutely love the "dream mix" for my larger birds. They love it !! . I've also used "Marlene's signature blend."
The only cold pressed pellets are Top's pellets and Birdtricks pellets. These two pellet brands are the only ones I trust.
Bird tricks are tops pellets btw just renamed!
They are the only ones we will use too! (Tops)
@@TheParrotTeacher I didn't know that. Thank you 😊
Agreed. Tops and BirdTricks pellets and seasonal fresh chop are the BEST diet for parrots.
Bird tricks pellets are tops! Further to this while their feeding system is alright many parrots benefit from freshly prepared chop!
My guys have been on Tops since babies. I was surprised this was the brand you chose. Happy that other people and parrots love them.
There aren’t any other brands that avoid the big pitfalls! Tops is the only one
Our GCC wouldn’t touch the smaller tops pellets unless it was baked into birdie bread until one day I had to buy the large pellet - then he went nuts for it! He likes to hold it for eating and seems to enjoy the crunch & destruct of the bigger pellet.
Ours are exactly the same! They really love their big pellets but like the smaller ones less!
I've always fed my cockatiels Harrison's thusfar, along with a seedmix with dried fruits/veggies (we're STILL trying fresh, little luck so far). I wonder what your stance is on Harrison's pellets? I've had two vets recommend it to me but they never mentioned Top's so far, though your video brings some compelling arguments to the table to switch to Top's.
- EDIT: At the Harrison's package they also mention a whole list of added vitamins and minerals, it's a pity I can't find that information about the Top's pellets.
So honestly I’d watch my interviews and conversations about pellets before making your mind up.
The vitamin lists on many pellet packets can be misleading as can why vets recommend them.
I’d check out my parrot myths interview too!
@@TheParrotTeacher Will do! Thank you :)
I got a sample pack of Top's pellets off their website in the US ($5 shipping). My local bird store also sells them and other pellets. Unfortunately, my cockatiel hates them. He was raised on Roudybush pellets, which I know aren't the best, but it's all he wants to eat (along with fresh veggies and seeds for treats).
If he’s getting a mix of other things that’s good! Maybe over time you could phase the rowdy out!
Actually, Roudybush isn't that bad. But if you want diet conversion ideas, you can powder Tops on stuff he loves (like his favorite seed mix/on the Roudybush) or bake it in birdie bread. This will get him to taste it. Have the pellets available in his cage 24/7 so he can explore and play with them. When you want them to try something new, you have to explore ways to get them to try it. Most of the aren't going to just go for it. It took six months to fully diet convert my teil on to fresh food. He was one stubborn little s**t.
Feeding my conure these, and converting the new lovebird over to them aswell. only downside is how crumbly they are so seems like alot of waste.
Birdy bread.. If you give your birds birdy bread, put the newest remaining dust in there.. it's just an idea I use myself to help save on that waste.
You can put the " pellet powder" in food as well with no waste. I mix some in a steamed sweet potato and they love it.
Il have a look at options. sadly there is some pooping in food bowls going on so atm prob better i just chuck it
Some good advice there from others!
Thanks for your recommendations David, I'll try to locate a distributor near me😊
Hope your birds enjoy them!
My previous conure wouldn't go near Tops,- but he liked Harrison's - I'll try Tops on my next bird.
Sounds good!
I’m in the USA so I looked on Amazon and added a bag to my cart. I imagine you need to slowly introduce new food? I will continue to feed seeds and veggies as well.
That’s always sensible to do so! Slowly introduce it and continue to do what you mentioned too!
great video. i have just converted my GCC to Topps. He has been really hormonal and i was reading that the soy and corn in pellets could help make them hormonal. He was having Harriisons. Have you heard of this? is this somthing you agree with? The only negative i keep reading about Topps is that they are lower in Vitamin D3. Altough i do have a parrot lamp and i give hin a bit of egg yolk now and then
So it is possible that high fat or “filler” ingredients can have an influence on hormones.
Generally pellets won’t have much d3 in them you mostly want your bird to get to at from sunlight or whole foods that contain it (I have more in depth pellet videos worth watching including discussions with experts)
I like tops best mostly due to how it’s manufactured!
Sunny's favorite pellet and also the only pellet I'll feed
It’s got lots of good things going for it!
@@TheParrotTeacher it does. I found TOPs because you and Sophie 🙂
Does 1 tablespoon of tops pellets seem accurate per green cheek?
I’d provide a bit more variety than just the tops! I have videos on portioning too!
I am not from the UK. What would you recommend for those that live in Canada?
You can get TOPs from here in Canada - www.theparrotshop.ca/tops.html
@@BirdNerdSophie Thank you so much.🦜
Northern parrots are brilliant for everything bird related. My parrots eat Topps. I'm not sure if I'm doing the right thing because I give them processed pellets, Topps pellets, freeze dried food (mikey and mia) shelby human grade seeds , sprouts and fresh fruits.. I mix it up.. I maybe over feeding as I'm never sure with Topps how much they've eaten.. any idea how to keep an eyes on the amount of Topps they actually eat?
So it’s really good you try to feed such a good mix of foods!
Advice wise I’d try to feed more fresh and balance out the other bits!
Generally there’s a guideline for small parrots. 1 tablespoon in the morning, one in the evening (generally we do fresh in morning and dry in afternoon or evening)
You can adjust this depending on your individual bird and also weigh regularly.
Further to this if you have medium or large it’s 2 and 3 tablespoons respectively
Thank you. It's like having two kids who don't like the same tea. I know 6 years sounds a long time but I feel I'm just scratching the surface of knowledge regarding feeding, more so portion control.
It’s one big experiment owning parrots! We are constantly having to adapt and learn as we go!
@TheParrotTeacher thank you. That's encouraging. Could you do a video on how to put something into place for when you pass and are childless, please. 🙏
M I just got a call on your five months never had one before. Don’t know what to feed and I’m from Toronto Canada. Can you recommend some food and a place to get it?
I’m assuming it’s a typo and you meant conure or cockatiel!
So I’d watch my videos on diet and other videos on how to look after one! I’m from the uk so don’t have a list to hand of Canadian suppliers!
Tops are ok, but PELLOTS are best
😂😂😂 I think you mean Bird Kibbél!
Yup gotta get that kibble
Se ven decentes
I agree!
My GC wouldn’t eat Tops but she loves Harrison’s high potency. The previous owner fed it sugary Fruit Loop cereal with a cheap seed mix and the harm shows in her beak. Poor bird. 🦜
It’s amazing how much of an impact diet can play!