TOP's Parrot Food: The Complete Organic Brand Guide (2026)

TOP's (Totally Organic Parrot Food) has built a strong following among owners who care about clean, organic nutrition. If you've been weighing it against conventional pellets and seed, here's the full picture: what TOP's is, what makes it different, and how to pick the right product.

What makes TOP's different

• USDA Organic certified. Genuinely certified organic, not just marketing language.
• Non-GMO and free of soy, corn, and peanuts. A clean ingredient list that avoids the common fillers and allergens in cheaper food.
• Cold-pressed, human-grade ingredients. Made to a higher standard than typical bird food.
• Whole-food approach. Real ingredients rather than synthetic-heavy formulas.

The TOP's lineup at Bird Dog Depot

Pellets, the everyday base: TOP's Parrot Pellets 4 lb

Brand: TOP's  |  Price: $32.40

The core product: organic pellets for hookbills of all sizes. Also in 1 lb ($19.65) to trial and 10 lb ($66.86) for value.

Organic seed mix: TOP's Napoleon's Seed Mix 5 lb

Brand: TOP's  |  Price: $38.46

An organic, soy- and corn-free seed mix for smaller parrots like cockatiels and conures. Also in a 1 lb size ($17.35).

How to choose

Decide between pellets and seed first. Pellets give uniform nutrition in every bite (no selective eating); the Napoleon's seed mix offers organic variety and foraging. Many owners use pellets as the base and add some seed plus fresh vegetables. Then pick a size: 1 lb to trial, 4 lb for one bird, 10 lb for value or multiple birds. Whatever the base, round out the diet with a calcium source, see our cuttlebone buying guide, and consider a natural foraging blend like Birds LOVE Natural Garden Blend ($39.42) or some spray millet as a treat.

FAQ

Are organic pellets worth the price? If clean, certified ingredients matter to you, yes. You're paying for organic certification and a soy/corn/peanut-free formula.

Pellets or seed for my parrot? Both can work. Pellets prevent selective eating; seed adds variety. Combining them, plus fresh food, is a common balanced approach.

Browse everything in the TOP's collection or all organic bird food.

This article is general information, not veterinary advice.