{"product_id":"prestige-australian-parakeet-1kg","title":"Prestige Australian Parakeet 1kg","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePrestige Australian Parakeet 1kg\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersele-Laga Prestige Australian Parakeet\u003c\/strong\u003e is a complete, balanced seed mix for cockatiels, budgies, conures and mini-macaws, the birds collectively known as Australian parakeets. Each 1 kg pack combines a wide variety of quality seeds with V.A.M. pellets that supply vitamins, amino acids and minerals. It is a dependable everyday staple for South African bird keepers who want a seed-based diet built around how these parakeets feed naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian parakeets come from the arid parts of Australia, where seeds make up most of what they eat. Versele-Laga has selected the seeds in this Prestige mix to match the natural food of the various Australian parakeet types. The result is a tailored blend that suits the seed-loving habits of your aviary or cage birds while adding nutrition a plain seed mix can lack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete, balanced food:\u003c\/strong\u003e formulated as a full diet mix rather than a treat or supplement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnriched with V.A.M. pellets:\u003c\/strong\u003e the pellets add vitamins, amino acids and minerals to help keep your birds in great health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-quality seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e chosen to reflect the natural diet of Australian parakeets from Australia's dry interior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdded oyster shell:\u003c\/strong\u003e supports good stomach muscle function and helps provide the right calcium–phosphorus ratio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports fitness and vitality:\u003c\/strong\u003e the tailored blend is designed to keep birds fit and to promote vitality and a long life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide seed variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 different seeds and grains, from millets and canary seed to sunflower, safflower, hemp and niger, keep the mix interesting at the feeding dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffer Prestige Australian Parakeet as your birds' main seed diet. Seeds are the primary food of these species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplement with a few pieces of fruit and vegetables. 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Budgies and cockatiels are both Australian parakeets, and this mix is formulated for them, along with conures and mini-macaws. The seeds are selected to match the natural food of these different species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are V.A.M. pellets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nV.A.M. stands for vitamins, amino acids and minerals. These enriched pellets are blended into the seed so your birds receive these nutrients as part of their daily food, which makes the mix a complete, balanced diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is oyster shell included in the mix?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVersele-Laga adds oyster shell to support good stomach muscle function and to help achieve the right calcium–phosphorus ratio in the diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo my parakeets still need fresh fruit and vegetables?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSeeds are the primary diet of Australian parakeets, which originate from Australia's arid regions. They also enjoy a few fruit and vegetables, so offering some alongside this mix adds variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the mix contain sunflower seeds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. 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