{"product_id":"volkman-featherglow-bird-treats","title":"Volkman Featherglow Bird Treats 4 lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo treat mixes, and we want to be clear about what they are: \u003cstrong\u003ethese are treats, not diets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both run high in fat, and both are meant to be fed by the tablespoon alongside a proper daily food rather than poured into the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe two mixes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFruit \u0026amp; Nut Goodies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlmost no seed at all — dried papaya, banana, mixed nuts, shelled peanuts, pumpkin seed, apple, coconut, kiwi, dates, apricot, nectarine, pineapple, raisins, cranberries and peaches. \u003cstrong\u003e17.75% fat.\u003c\/strong\u003e The richest thing Volkman make for a companion bird, and the best training reward in the range.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParrot Treat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA safflower-based seed mix with nuts and a heavy dried-fruit load. \u003cstrong\u003e17% fat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be fed on its own during bonding or training, or stirred through the main ration to make a dull diet interesting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFruit \u0026amp; Nut Goodies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParrot Treat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude protein (min.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.75%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.50%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat (min.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.75%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.00%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre (max.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.75%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.25%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture (max.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.00%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.00%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolkman publish only \"feed free choice\" across their range, which is not useful guidance for a treat. Our own position, and the one most avian vets will give you: \u003cstrong\u003etreats of every kind together should stay a small fraction of the daily diet\u003c\/strong\u003e — think a tablespoon or two for a large parrot, considerably less for a cockatiel, and less again on a day the bird has had other treats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere these earn their keep is not in the bowl. Scatter them through a foraging toy, use them as the reward for stepping up or going into a carrier, or use them to win over a nervous or newly rehomed bird. A treat that is always available stops being a reward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit \u0026amp; Nut Goodies:\u003c\/strong\u003e dried papaya, dried banana, mixed feed nuts, shelled peanuts, hulled pumpkin seed, sun-cured apple, dried coconut, dehydrated kiwi, pitted dates, sun-cured apricot, nectarine, pineapple, raisins, cranberries and peaches, sugar, coconut oil, sunflower oil, citric acid, sodium metabisulfite, artificial kiwi flavour, FD\u0026amp;C Red No. 40, Blue No. 1, Yellow No. 5 and No. 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParrot Treat:\u003c\/strong\u003e safflower base with nuts, banana, papaya, apple, dates, kiwi and sun-cured fruits, with the same colour and preservative system. No vitamin pellet — it is a treat, not a fortified food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth contain FD\u0026amp;C colouring. If you would rather not, Volkman's Soak \u0026amp; Simmer and Gourmet Eggfood have none, and we stock both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I feed this as the main food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. At 17%+ fat and under 11% protein, fed as a diet these would make a bird fat and short of what it actually needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy bird only wants the nuts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNaturally. That is what makes it a treat and why the portion matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the dried fruits sulphited?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — sodium metabisulfite is listed as a preservative, which is normal for dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich for training?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFruit \u0026amp; Nut Goodies. Individual pieces, easy to hand over one at a time, and high enough value that the bird will work for them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volkman","offers":[{"title":"Fruit \u0026 Nut Goodies","offer_id":50523764261083,"sku":"VM65404","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Parrot Treat","offer_id":50523764293851,"sku":"VM62704","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/6733\/9846\/files\/Featherglow-Fruit-and-Nut-Goodies-4-lbs-front-with-pad.webp?v=1790507137","url":"https:\/\/farooze.com\/products\/volkman-featherglow-bird-treats","provider":"FAROOZE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}