{"product_id":"higgins-safflower-gold-conure-cockatiel","title":"Higgins Safflower Gold Conure \u0026 Cockatiel Food 3 lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eSafflower Gold exists because of two ingredients it leaves out. Higgins' own description is direct: \u003cem\u003e\"the gourmet fortified bird food without sunflower seeds or peanuts.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThose two are the reason most seed mixes disappoint. Sunflower is the one a bird picks out first and the one that puts weight on it. Peanuts bring their own worry for a lot of owners. Take both away, build the mix on safflower instead, and the bird eats the whole bowl rather than mining it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fat figure tells the story: \u003cstrong\u003e9%\u003c\/strong\u003e, against the mid-teens and higher of a sunflower-led mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConures, cockatiels, lovebirds and parrotlets. Fortified with added vitamins, minerals and amino acids, plus protected probiotics — so unlike a plain seed mix it is not simply a bowl of seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude protein (min.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude fat (min.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude fibre (max.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture (max.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOmega-6 (min.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.50%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOmega-3 (min.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.50%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eL-Carnitine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLactic acid bacteria\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2×10⁵ cfu\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafflower, white millet, oats, wheat, red milo, ground corn, canary seeds, buckwheat, canola, flaked peas, flaked corn, brown rice, soybean meal, almonds, dates, raisins, flaked carrots, papaya, pineapple, bananas, cashews, coconut, pumpkin seeds, pistachios, pinto beans, sugar, canola oil, dicalcium phosphate, dried egg product, flaxseed, sunflower oil, flaxseed oil, calcium carbonate, alfalfa nutrient concentrate, salt, cranberries, apples, blueberries, celery, beets, parsley, lettuce, spinach, watercress, brewer's dried yeast, amino acids, a full vitamin and chelated mineral pack, three probiotic fermentation products, colour added (annatto extract, turmeric, beet juice) and natural citrus, banana and pineapple flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo artificial preservatives or dyes\u003c\/strong\u003e — the colour comes from seeds, spices and vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: it contains sunflower \u003cem\u003eoil\u003c\/em\u003e in the fortification, but no sunflower \u003cem\u003eseeds\u003c\/em\u003e. Almonds, cashews and pistachios are present; only peanuts are excluded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to feed it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiggins' direction: \u003cem\u003e\"Fill your pet bird's food container with as much food as it will consume in a 24 hour period.\"\u003c\/em\u003e For small hookbills that is roughly \u003cstrong\u003e¼ to ½ cup per bird\u003c\/strong\u003e. Supplement with fresh fruit and vegetables, and remove uneaten food daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy safflower rather than sunflower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHiggins' stated reason is the exclusion itself. The practical difference is what the bird does with it: safflower is less of a magnet, so the mix gets eaten evenly instead of being picked over, and the fat comes out lower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy cockatiel is overweight on a sunflower mix.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the straightforward swap, and it is the most common reason people buy it. Weigh weekly on a gram scale through the change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a complete diet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is fortified and Higgins sell it as a bird food rather than a supplement, but it is a seed mix. Most avian vets would want a formulated pellet in the picture too — ask yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it peanut-free for allergy reasons?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt contains no peanuts, but it does contain almonds, cashews and pistachios, and we cannot speak to the manufacturing line. If this matters medically to someone in your household, check with Higgins directly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Higgins","offers":[{"title":"3 lb","offer_id":50523768291547,"sku":"HG-01201-Safflower-Gold-3lbs","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/6733\/9846\/files\/wcTuscanDream2ozLg__98861.1465607750.1280.1280_1200x1200_8469c80e-b056-4f40-a7f5-42fe95d7e059.jpg?v=1790508616","url":"https:\/\/farooze.com\/products\/higgins-safflower-gold-conure-cockatiel","provider":"FAROOZE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}