{"product_id":"versele-laga-exotic-nut-mix-750g","title":"Versele Laga Exotic Nut Mix 750g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVersele Laga Exotic Nut Mix 750g\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersele Laga Exotic Nut Mix 750g\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium parrot seed and nut mixture enriched with vitamins, amino acids and minerals to support your bird's health, breeding and performance. It combines whole almonds, walnuts and pecans with a rich blend of grains and seeds. It suits parrot keepers across South Africa who want one mix that works as everyday food, a reward or a topper for their usual seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVersele-Laga developed its Prestige Premium seed mixtures to supply the extra nutritional elements a bird needs to stay in condition, breed well and perform at its best on the show bench and in competition. A daily diet that falls short on certain vitamins, amino acids or minerals can often lead to poor breeding results and disease. To address this, the vets and nutritionists at Versele-Laga created a seed mix enriched with VAM pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole exotic nuts:\u003c\/strong\u003e a generous mix of whole nuts, including almond, walnut and pecan, makes this a delicacy parrots really enjoy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich grain and seed base:\u003c\/strong\u003e a varied mix of grains and seeds keeps feeding interesting alongside the nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVAM pellets for added nutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e these extruded pellets are very rich in Vitamins, Amino acids and Minerals (VAM), adding nutrients that a plain seed mix may lack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFructo-oligosaccharides (Florastimul):\u003c\/strong\u003e the VAM pellets also contain FOS, sold under the Florastimul name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh protein and energy:\u003c\/strong\u003e the pellets have a high protein and energy content, which is useful for active, breeding and show birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOyster shells and sea minerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e these help make sure enough calcium is present for good health and that the important calcium\/phosphorus balance is correct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloped by experts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Versele-Laga's own vets and nutritionists formulated the VAM pellet concept.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Prestige Premium approach:\u003c\/strong\u003e every balanced Prestige Premium seed mix is made by adding VAM pellets to an adapted seed mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExotic Nut Mix can be used in three ways, depending on your parrot's routine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs feed:\u003c\/strong\u003e offer it in the food bowl as part of your parrot's regular diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs a reward:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand out individual nuts as a treat or during training and bonding sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith a Versele-Laga seed mixture:\u003c\/strong\u003e mix it into your parrot's usual Versele-Laga seed for added variety and interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParrots kept as companion birds that enjoy whole nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreeding birds, where good vitamin, amino acid and mineral levels support condition and breeding results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow and competition birds that need to stay in peak condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwners who want one versatile product to use as feed, a treat or a seed-mix topper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Versele-Laga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: bird treats and parrot food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: seed mixture with whole nuts, grains and seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNuts include: almond, walnut and pecan (whole)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnrichment: VAM pellets (vitamins, amino acids, minerals), fructo-oligosaccharides (Florastimul), oyster shells and sea minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePellet profile: extruded, with high protein and energy content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 750 g (1.65 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e750 g (1.65 lb) of Versele Laga Exotic Nut Mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I feed Exotic Nut Mix as my parrot's main food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Versele-Laga states it can be given as feed, as a reward, or together with a Versele-Laga seed mixture. That makes it flexible enough to use as a regular food or as an occasional treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich nuts are in the mix?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe mix contains many whole nuts, including almond, walnut and pecan. These are combined with a rich blend of grains and seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are VAM pellets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVAM pellets are extruded pellets developed by Versele-Laga's vets and nutritionists. They are very rich in vitamins, amino acids and minerals. They also contain fructo-oligosaccharides (Florastimul) and have a high protein and energy content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the mix contain oyster shells and sea minerals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThey help make sure enough calcium is present for your bird's health. They also help keep the calcium\/phosphorus balance correct, which matters for breeding and overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good option for breeding or show parrots?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Prestige Premium range is designed to supply the extra nutrients birds need to stay in condition, breed well and perform at shows and competitions. That makes this mix a sensible choice for breeders and exhibitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix it with the seed my parrot already eats?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. 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