LAFEBER'S Cockatiel Pellets (5 lb, Premium Daily Pellets)

Fantastic product. I have been using this brand for years now and it will be one I recommend to clients once I am out of veterinary school.Such a better price on Amazon for the food verses the major pet stores. If you think the price is a bit steep and your bird is a seed eater--don't. In the long run you save much more money and the bird gets a more balanced diet. The reality of seeds is, the birds pick and choose what they want to eat and it might not be the correct balance they need and they are wasting your money.When I first got the product, I was afraid my seed-grown cockatiel's would not be very keen on switching to pellets. Make sure you do half and half original food with the new food with a gradual switch over to avoid diarrhea and lack of understanding of what is "food" for strictly a seed eater.And of course--offer millet as a treat for them to get their seed fix!

Lefebers quality is well known. Five stars.But for the seller, five stars, too!! It may seem minor, but the 2024-2025 calendar was a nice, very useful, surprise. Durable and perfect size. Thank you!!

My cockatiels and lovebirds absolutely love these. Although I am a bit confused about whether they are actually healthy or just a treat. How much pellet is actually being consumed?

I have been using this product ever since my avian vet recommended it years ago.Our 27 year old Goffins cockatoo seems to relish it and it remains a staple in her diet.Unfortunately, the stock that I received had a much too short shelf life left, based on the sell by date.Normally, this size will last about a year for us and I know from conversations that I've had with Lafeber, if the product is fresh when sold it can have an 18 month shelf life.I complained to Amazon about the short shelf life of the product they sent me and was sent another order. Unfortunately, the replacement had the same expiration date.This is very frustrating for me. I love the product and the price is great, but if it's only good for six months or so, it's not a bargain.Not at all what I expected.

Product is very healthy for our bird, and he eats it readily. I don't think we would consider feeding him anything different.However, we ordered this large tub, as we usually do, and the "best by" date is only 5 months into the future (July of this year). The tub we bought last time had a "best by" date that is 3 months longer than the one we just bought (October of this year). With only one bird, it is unlikely we will use it up before the expiry of the "best by” date.

I have 2 lovebirds, both just stared at me first while the other also started screaming. After a couple of hours they realized it's not something out of the ordinary, took a bite, and now they continue to eat these. Tried them myself too as I always do with new bird pellets I buy (bound to get sick at some point, lol). Doesn't taste like fruit cereal or anything that's too sugary. Very plain, good healthier option if you dislike the colors some bird pellets have. They are also not too hard, was super easy for me to chew so I would assume birds would absolutely have no issue eating these. Was about to buy parakeet pellets from this brand, as my birds prefer small pellets. But these are not big, pretty small. If these are small then the parakeet one is probably slightly smaller? This pellet size is just right for medium size birds.

My cockatiel is turning 20 this year and part of his good health is from good, solid nutrition. My avian vet has recommended Lafebers nutriberries and pellets for years, and the results speak for themselves. The tub for storage is great and I wish Lafebers would use that for all of their products.

The birds that are used to seeds won't touch them! but seed diet alone is not healthy! birds need pellets for a complete diet nutrition. What you do is take the pellets grind them in a coffee grinder. Put some powder vitamin or probiotic powder for better yet. Take millets spray seeds out of the stem and throw them in the mix, as well as 10% amount of regular seeds, warm some water in microwave and put in the mixture making it into a paste, then with you hands make little balls that look like treats and keep in fridge. My birds won't touch the pellets but if I grind them and make them into treats by adding some millet spray and few seeds they now believe it to be a delicacy and love eating the treats! Now they like the pellets more than the seeds alone! You're welcome!