Which Pellets

[Anita1250]

This week's problem was due to Zupreem Large Parrot. I feel Medium. I believe the lot has something to do with it.

 

[Scott]

....The Harrison’s are a lot healthier than Zupreem Fruit Blend, and there has recently been an incident involving their Fruit Blend pellets, where many birds died.
Read this post:
http://www.parrotforums.com/general...se-read-many-birds-dead-rehab-food-blame.html

A thorough read of the link will reveal several brands of food are suspect with an ongoing lab analysis. A casual reader of your post might incorrectly assume Zupreem Fruit Blend has been proven at fault.

Sorry, I didn’t want people to think that, but I would stay away from Zupreem Fruit Blend until the lab results come back in, just to be safe.

No problem, all opinions are relevant and important to state as such!

 

[Scott]

Well, this is very interesting. My Sam has been eating Zupreem for at least 25 years. He is very healthy and happy. He also eats a whole lot of other things, such as fruit, veggies and grains. I guess I may stay with the Zupreem until I find out further from our vet.

PS He had eggplant parmesan for dinner tonight. Real treat!

This week's problem was due to Zupreem Large Parrot. I feel Medium. I believe the lot has something to do with it.

Zupreem Fruit Blend is the only pellet my flock will reliably eat. It is a part of a diverse diet that includes fresh vegetables/fruits and some seed.

That said, I would prefer a pellet without artificial colors and a high level of sugar. Many here feed Harrisons, yet some judge the high soybean content suspect. Seems there is no universal pellet both admired by parronts and enjoyed by fids!

 

[Anita1250]

My Sam will eat both of them, but I have trouble deciding which one? Sugar or soy? Which is the demon?

 

[Scott]

I believe both are problematic in different ways. Soy is a bit more insidious from the POV of phytoestrogens. Tinkering with hormones can have wide ranging consequences, though not all individuals of any species (including human) respond identically. Excessive sugar consumption can at least be monitored via lab test.

In the ideal world I'd feed several pellets with differing bases. Unfortunately my flock knows what they like!