Pet Food
Kaytee NutriSoft Parrot & Conure Bird Food, 3-lbs

Kaytee NutriSoft Parrot & Conure Bird Food, 3-lbs

By Kaytee 8 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
6.3 /10
Quality
6.0
Value
6.0
Design
6.5
Function
6.5
Durability
5.0

In a Nutshell

  • Many birds enjoy the taste but not the texture.
  • Size of pellets can cause preferences issues.
  • Some birds reject the food entirely.

Quick Verdict

The Kaytee NutriSoft Parrot & Conure Bird Food is generally well-liked by birds, but there are concerns about the size and texture of the pellets. Some birds prefer smaller, moister pellets, leading to waste and picky eating habits.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 8
Would Recommend 50%
Would Buy Again 50%
Avg Lifespan 60 days

Pet Compatibility

πŸ• Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

high

Picky eaters may reject the food.

Prevention: Check bird's preference and mix with favourite food or not purchase at all.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Fresh Smell (1)

    Reviewers mention a fresh and appetizing smell.

  • Great for African Greys (1)

    Perfect size and moisture content for African Greys and indoor parrots.

Cons

  • Large Pieces (3) major

    The food pieces are larger than preferred, leading to waste.

    Tip: Mix with seed or smaller pellets.

  • <selectText> (1) major

    Texture doesn’t match some expectations. Some birds eat the food without liking it.

Who Is This For?

βœ“ Best For

  • β€’ Bird owners with parrots β€” Parrots generally enjoy the texture and size of the pellets.
  • β€’ African Grey owners β€” African Grey parrots are listed as best suited in positive reviews.

βœ— Skip If

  • β€’ Owners of conures only β€” Larger pieces people issues with waste and rejection.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 1 month to 2+ months

Factors: how much birds like the food

Cleaning Methods

βœ— Machine wash
βœ— Hand wash
βœ— Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • πŸ’‘

Rating Distribution

3.8
8 reviews
5β˜…
50%
4β˜…
13%
3β˜…
13%
2β˜…
25%
1β˜…
0%
enjoyable texture (1) good value (1) waste (1)

Common Questions

Is this food suitable for conures?

It seems find for African Grey parrots, but Conurers tend to reject it ad it may result in waste.

Highlighted Reviews

β€” Victoria

"I was feeding Ernie LaFeber fruit pellets. She got tired of those. I replaced w this product and she loves it. Perfect size and moisture content for my African grey parrot."

β€” Afton

"I wanted to try this food as it said β€œpicky eaters” but he picked out every single bit and tossed it to the bottom of the cage. Tried several times. Sadly this one was not a hit."

Bottom Line

Consider your bird's preferences carefully before purchasing. It might be a hit with parrots but could be a miss with conures.

6.3 /10
β€” Average