#1017 Aria Raw Unsalted Safflower Seeds (In Shell) - Parrot Treat & Training Reward - 12oz

About: Raw Unsalted Safflower Seeds (In Shell)

Give your parrot a crunchy, in-shell reward that encourages natural “work-for-it” eating. Safflower seeds are naturally energy-dense and contain linoleic acid (an essential omega-6 fatty acid) plus tocopherols (vitamin E compounds) found in safflower seed oil.

Why bird people love in-shell treats:

• Foraging enrichment: Cracking shells increases food processing time and supports enrichment strategies used for parrots.
• Beak & mind workout: The shell adds a “job,” helping keep many parrots busy and engaged at treat time (great for reward-based training and enrichment routines).
• Smart treat choice (unsalted): Birds don’t need added salt—this is plain, unsalted seed.
• Important bird-care note: Seeds are treats—not a complete diet. Too much dietary fat can contribute to obesity and related health issues in birds, and seed-heavy diets are associated with fatty liver (hepatic lipidosis) risk in parrots. Use safflower as a reward alongside a balanced base diet.
  
  

Ingredients:

100% Unsalted Safflower Seeds (In Shell)

Feeding Instructions

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

How to offer:

Serve a small pinch in a treat cup, scatter in a foraging tray, or place in a puzzle/foraging toy.

Let your parrot crack the shell—supervise until you know their chewing style.

How much:

Small parrots (budgies, lovebirds, parrotlets): 2–6 seeds per day (as treats)

Medium parrots (cockatiels, conures, quakers): 6–15 seeds per day (as treats)

Large parrots (amazons, greys, eclectus, cockatoos, macaws): 10–25 seeds per day (as treats)
Adjust down if your bird gains weight or if other fatty treats are offered. Overfeeding high-fat foods can increase obesity risk.

Best practice:

Aim for treats (including seeds) to stay a small portion of the overall diet, with a foundation of a quality formulated diet plus vegetables and other fresh foods. This supports long-term health and helps avoid problems linked to seed-heavy feeding.

Provide fresh water daily and store seeds cool, dry, and sealed for freshness.

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