Best Organic Bird Food for African Greys & Large Parrots

African greys, amazons, macaws, and cockatoos are intelligent, long-lived, and demanding eaters. Feeding them well, ideally with clean, organic food, pays off over a lifespan that can reach decades. Here's how.

What large parrots need

Big parrots need balanced macronutrients, variety, and enrichment, plus enough calcium (African greys are especially prone to calcium issues). A diet built only on sunflower seed is a common and avoidable mistake.

Best organic picks

Best base, value size: TOP's Parrot Pellets 10 lb

Brand: TOP's  |  Price: $66.86

USDA Organic, non-GMO pellets for hookbills of all sizes. The 10 lb size makes sense for big birds that eat more; a 4 lb ($32.40) works for a single parrot.

Best foraging variety: Birds LOVE Natural Garden Blend

Brand: Birds LOVE  |  Price: $39.42

An all-natural mix of fruits, nuts, vegetables, seeds, and grains, the kind of variety large parrots forage for in the wild.

Building the diet

• Base: organic pellets for balanced nutrition.
• Variety: a foraging blend plus fresh vegetables and limited fruit.
• Calcium: a large cuttlebone, important for greys in particular.
• Enrichment: make them work for some of it; big parrots are smart and bore easily.

FAQ

Are pellets enough for an African grey? Pellets are a great base, but greys do best with added fresh food, foraging, and reliable calcium. Manage known calcium issues with an avian vet.

How much does a macaw eat? A lot more than a cockatiel, which is why the 10 lb pellet size is practical. Portion to your individual bird.

Explore the TOP's collection and all organic bird food.

This article is general information, not veterinary advice.