{"product_id":"vitakraft-vita-smart-cockatiel-lovebird-food","title":"Vitakraft Vita Smart Cockatiel \u0026 Lovebird Food, 4 lb., seed, grain, pellet and fruit mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 4 lb. bag of cockatiel \u0026amp; lovebird food from Vitakraft mixes seeds, grains, pellets and fruit pieces in one blend. It is intended for cockatiels and lovebirds, and the manufacturer recommends it for daily feeding. Each bag holds 64 ounces (1.81 kg) of food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDoes this food suit your bird?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blend is labelled for cockatiels and lovebirds, so it does not cover other species. Check the 4 lb. (1.81 kg) bag against how many birds you feed and how often you refill the dish. The item form is pellet, and the pellets sit alongside seeds, grains and fruit in the same mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Pound (Pack of 1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUnit count\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64 ounce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.81 kg (4 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem form\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePellet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34492\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin and Mineral Fortification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecific uses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTarget audience\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePet Lovers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended uses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaily feeding for cockatiels and lovebirds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem dimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.3 x 14 x 30.5 cm (10.7 x 5.5 x 12 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat the 4 lb. bag holds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds, grains and pellets in one mix (F1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces of fruit such as papaya and pineapple (F4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamins and minerals added to the blend (F2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOmega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids (F3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow the seed, grain and pellet mix is put together\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mix brings seeds, grains and pellets together, so a bird picks from more than one texture in the same dish. The blend also contains pieces of fruit, including pineapple and papaya.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer lists vitamin and mineral fortification as a feature of the food, and the formula contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. The ingredient list names white millet, oat groats, wheat, safflower seed, sunflower seed, ground corn, ground wheat, dehulled soybean meal, canary grass seed, puffed corn, flaked peas, puffed wheat, soybean hulls, corn gluten meal and wheat middlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding this mix day to day\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer recommends daily feeding for cockatiels and lovebirds. The food is also listed for training use, so it can be offered as a reward away from the main dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients in the blend\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite millet, oat groats, wheat, safflower seed, sunflower seed, ground corn, ground wheat, dehulled soybean meal, canary grass seed, puffed corn, flaked peas, puffed wheat, soybean hulls, corn gluten meal, wheat middlings and further ingredients make up the recipe. The special ingredients listed are millet seed, safflower bird seed, peas and berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeveral reviewers mention that their birds enjoy the food, and a few note the wide variety of ingredients. Some reviewers say the bag offers good value, while a couple mention large pieces that some birds cannot eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about the 4 lb. bag\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much food is in the bag?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bag holds 4 lb., which is 64 ounces or 1.81 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich birds is this food made for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is intended for cockatiels and lovebirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often does the manufacturer suggest feeding it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDaily feeding is the recommendation for cockatiels and lovebirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat forms of food are in the mix?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mix includes seeds, grains and pellets, along with fruit pieces such as papaya and pineapple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the food have added vitamins and minerals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the manufacturer lists vitamin and mineral fortification as a feature of the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat customers say\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCustomers love this bird food for their pets, appreciating its fresh smell, variety of seeds and grains, and good value. However, the palatability receives mixed feedback, with some customers reporting their birds won't eat much of it. Moreover, customers express concerns about waste when refilling their birds' feeders. The health benefits also receive mixed reviews.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitakraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44466234884159,"sku":null,"price":39.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/2409\/1199\/files\/vitakraft-bird-food-4lb.jpg?v=1794575059","url":"https:\/\/dogjointly.com\/products\/vitakraft-vita-smart-cockatiel-lovebird-food","provider":"DogJointly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}