Vetafarm Nutriblend Mini Pellets Complete Diet for Small Parrots 10kg

Vetafarm Nutriblend Mini Pellets: Vet-Formulated Complete Diet for Small Parrots

Vetafarm Nutriblend Mini Pellets are a complete, vet-formulated diet for small birds such as budgies, cockatiels, lovebirds, princess parrots, bourke parrots and small conures. Formulated by avian veterinarians in Australia, these fruit-flavoured, multi-coloured pellets give your bird balanced nutrition in every bite and take the guesswork out of feeding.

Unlike a seed mix, where birds pick out their favourites and leave the rest, an extruded pellet means each piece carries the same balanced blend of vitamins, minerals, calcium and amino acids. This stops selective feeding and the nutritional gaps that come with it, while the fruity flavour and colour make the pellets easy for seed-eating birds to accept.

The pellets are extrusion cooked for palatability, digestibility and food safety, and are designed to help maintain your bird at a healthy weight rather than loading it with excess fat. Fed as the main diet, Nutriblend supports good feather development, tissue health and brain function, and cuts down on the waste and mess of loose seed.

Key Features & Benefits

• Complete, vet-formulated diet for small parrots and companion birds

• Suits budgies, cockatiels, lovebirds, princess parrots, bourke parrots and small conures

• Fruit-flavoured, multi-coloured pellets for better acceptance by seed eaters

• Stops selective feeding, so your bird gets balanced nutrition in every pellet

• Balanced vitamins, minerals, calcium and essential amino acids

• Extrusion cooked for palatability, digestibility and food safety

• Helps maintain a healthy body weight

• Reduces the waste and mess associated with seed

• Australian owned and made by Vetafarm

• Available in 10kg and 2kg sizes

Ingredients

Whole grains (corn, wheat, soybean), soy protein isolate, oat fibre, vegetable oils and natural organic acids, amino acids (lysine and methionine), fruity flavours (apple, blueberry and raspberry), plus a balanced range of vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, C, D3, E, H and K) and minerals (including calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium and zinc).

Feeding Guide

Nutriblend should make up about 80% of your bird's daily diet, with the remaining 20% from healthy fruit and vegetables (around 15%) and a small amount of treats such as nuts and seeds (around 5%). As a guide, most small birds eat about 10% of their body weight in pellets per day, so a 100g cockatiel would need a minimum of around 10g of pellets daily. Always provide fresh, clean water. If your bird is currently on a seed-only diet, introduce the pellets gradually rather than switching suddenly, and check with your avian vet if your bird has any special dietary needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What birds are Nutriblend Mini Pellets for?
They suit small parrots and companion birds like budgies, cockatiels, lovebirds, princess parrots, bourke parrots and small conures. The "Mini" size is made for smaller beaks.

Is it a complete diet?
Yes. It is a complete, vet-formulated maintenance diet designed to be fed as your bird's main food, at around 80% of the daily diet.

How is it better than a seed mix?
Because every pellet is the same, birds can't pick out favourites and leave the rest, so they get balanced nutrition instead of the gaps that come with selective seed feeding.

How do I switch my bird from seed to pellets?
Introduce the pellets gradually alongside the current diet rather than changing over suddenly, so your bird learns to accept them. Vetafarm has conversion tips, and your avian vet can help.

What is the difference between Mini and Small pellets?
Both are the same style of diet in different pellet sizes. Mini suits smaller birds, while the Small size suits slightly larger birds like ringnecks and alexandrines.

Where can I buy Vetafarm Nutriblend Mini Pellets in Australia?
 You can buy them from BPG Supplies (Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies) in Bonnyrigg NSW, with local pickup available and delivery Australia-wide.