#1018 Aria Raw Unsalted Sunflower Seed - Parrot Treat & Foraging - 8oz

About: Raw Unsalted Sunflower Seed 

Bring variety and enrichment to your parrot’s routine with a raw, unsalted sunflower seed. This thoughtfully balanced mix is designed for treat use, training rewards, and foraging enrichment, helping encourage natural feeding behaviors.

From an avian nutrition perspective, sunflower seeds are a well-known source of dietary fats, plant-based protein, and vitamin E, an antioxidant that supports immune function, skin health, and feather condition in birds. 

Why this mixed blend supports parrot care (when fed correctly):

• Foraging & enrichment: Mixed shapes, sizes, and textures encourage sorting, shredding, and problem-solving—key elements of behavioral enrichment recommended in avian welfare research.
• Vitamin E & healthy fats: Sunflower seeds supply vitamin E, which plays a role in antioxidant defense and neurological health.
  
• High palatability: Ideal as a motivating reward during training or to spark interest in enrichment trays.

Important bird-care note:
Sunflower seeds are high in fat. Avian veterinary nutrition literature consistently cautions against seed-heavy diets due to links with obesity and fatty liver disease in parrots. This blend should be used strictly as a treat or enrichment food, not a staple or primary diet.

Ingredients

Raw, Unsalted Sunflower Seeds

No salt, no added sugars, no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

Feeding Instructions

Use as a treat, training reward, or foraging enrichment mix, not a complete diet.

How to offer:

• Sprinkle a small amount into a foraging tray, enrichment box, or puzzle feeder.
• Use sparingly during training sessions as a high-value reward.
• Mix a small pinch into fresh chop or pellets to encourage exploration—do not allow selective feeding.

Suggested treat portions:
(Adjust based on species, size, activity level, and overall diet.)

• Small parrots (budgies, lovebirds, parrotlets): ½–1 teaspoon per session, 2–3 times per week
• Medium parrots (cockatiels, conures, quakers): 1–2 teaspoons per session, 2–3 times per week
• Large parrots (amazons, African greys, cockatoos, macaws): 1–2 tablespoons per session, 2 times per week

Reduce frequency if other seed or nut treats are offered.

Best practices:

• Treats (including seed blends) should make up only a small percentage of total daily intake.
• Base daily nutrition on a quality formulated pellet diet with fresh vegetables, as recommended by avian nutrition research.
• Always provide fresh water daily.
• Store the mix in a cool, dry, airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.

UPC: 093674454736