For the last several months i've been feeding my indoor birds Harrisons pellets because i discovered that they were available from one of the vets in Canberra. The last couple of times i've had to replace them it's become obvious that it's not practical to get out to the vet that sells them. It's approx. 30 min drive each way which dad isn't too keen on doing when one of my birds needs a vet, let alone just to buy some bird food. The last two times i've needed to replace the pellets i've been "lucky" in that i've had a sick bird and have been able to combine the trip into one. But i would hope my birds won't keep getting sick.

 

So now i have to decide whether Harrisons are worth the trouble! I can get Vetafarm crumbles/pellets from the local pet store which i can get to myself on the bus if i had to. Vetafarm is probably one of the most common bird food brands in Aust. and i think it's pretty good. Before i got Harrisons i fed my guys Vetafarm.

 

I wouldn't say pellets make up a large portion of my guys diet. Each day they get 2tsp seed with approx. 1tsp pellets sprinkled on top. Then they get some sort of veggies. I can't honestly say that they eat the whole 1tsp pellets either, sometimes i would say they eat none...they like to waste my money.

 

I think i would feel like i wasn't giving them the best i can if i switch back to Vetafarm, but i don't know if this is entirely rationale thinking. The other factor is price. It's $20 for 450g of Harrisons and about $10 for the same of Vetafarm. At this price i would feel a lot less worried about wasting it. Lately the tiels haven't been getting pellets at all simply because they would poop in the pellets and they'd get wasted, and they're too expensive to just be throwing away.

 

Anyway, all you Aussie's, what sort (if any) of pellets do you feed your birds? What do you think of Vetafarm if you know of/feed their products? I guess i'm worried that switching wouldn't be looking after my birds right. I want them to be nice and healthy!

I personally use ZuPreem which was also recommended by the avian vet. I would use anything that is practicial but doesn't have any color dyes and such.

Vetafarm doesn't have any nasties in it, i checked the ingredients before i ever got pellets. The only other pellets i've seen around here are Kaytee Rainbow....mmmm.....artificial colours, flavours and ethoxyquin....lovely.

At the meeting I was at last week.we had a vet as the guest speaker.

He is one of the top avian vets in OZ.His reply to pellets for feeding to budgies,was Vetafarm.They have all the goods in them.

Bea, will your vet ship to you? Shipping shouldn't be prohibitive on the small bags.

Bea, will your vet ship to you? Shipping shouldn't be prohibitive on the small bags.

I'm really not sure, but that would add even more cost to an already expensive product.

Im pretty sure you can order vetafarm pellets online at most of the online pet stores. Google it and see if its worth while.

Sharyn

I can buy Vetafarm pellets from any of the local pet stores.

Vetafarm have their own website and you can order direct from them I think .

 

http://www.vetafarm.com.au/articles.asp