Pet Food
Brown's Encore Classic Natural Parakeet Food

Brown's Encore Classic Natural Parakeet Food

By Brown's 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
7.8 /10
Quality
8.5
Value
7.0
Design
7.5
Function
8.0
Durability
8.0

In a Nutshell

  • Highly praised by parakeets and owners
  • Quality and variety of seeds are excellent
  • Recent price increases and health concerns reported
  • Most users are satisfied, but caution is advised

Quick Verdict

This is an excellent seed mix for parakeets, praised for quality and variety. However, recent price increases and reported health issues in birds have caused some concern.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 0%
Would Buy Again 78%

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Caution

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • High Quality Seeds (4)

    Users praise the variety and quality of seeds.

  • Favorite Among Parakeets (3)

    Detailed reports from multiple users confirm their birds love this food

Cons

  • Recent Price Increases (1) major

    Multiple users have commented on significant price increases.

  • Bird Health Concerns () critical

    There's a serious issue raised by Linda who says my birds became ill after this change

Quality Trend: Declining

Users report a decline in quality due to the presence of fillers and a significant price increase

Older Reviews Said:

Positive overall with some recent concerns

Newer Reviews Say:

concerned because of recent product qualtiy issues

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Parakeet owners — Parakeets love this food and it’s praised for its variety and quality.

Skip If

  • Those on a tight budget (purchased for years) — Recent price increases and concerned reports about fillers and health issues.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan n/a

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Rating Distribution

4.9
9 reviews
5★
89%
4★
0%
3★
0%
2★
0%
1★
11%
quality (4) price (1)

Common Questions

What kind of fillers were included in the seed?

dried smashed peas and carrots

Were all birds affected by fillers?

the same would be bought by 13 out of 41 buyers because many expressed positive views

Highlighted Reviews

— Candace

"Very impressed by how quickly all my parakeets took to this new brand. I am very pleased with the quality."

— Linda

"Ive ordered this for years and even recommended it to my community. Past few months price went from average $6 for 5lb bag to $9 for 4lb bag. On top of it fillers that no one can eat (dried smashed peas and carrots) and my healthy birds became ill all at once, one may not even make it. Ive ordered 1..."

Bottom Line

If you're looking for a high-quality seed mix that your parakeets will enjoy, this is a strong contender. However, be mindful of the recent price increases and potential health risks mentioned by some users.

7.8 /10
Excellent