{"product_id":"psittacus-micro-5kg","title":"Psittacus Micro Complete Pellet Diet for Small Parrots 5kg","description":"\u003cp\u003ePsittacus Micro is a complete pellet diet formulated specifically for small parrot species that naturally feed on grass seeds — including budgerigars, cockatiels, and related genera such as Neophema and Psephotus. If you keep small psittacines and want a nutritionally balanced staple that removes the guesswork from seed-based feeding, this is a serious option worth considering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for the Right Birds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis diet is targeted at smaller grass-seed-eating species: genera including Melopsittacus, Nymphicus, Psephotus, and Neophema. These birds have specific nutritional requirements that differ from larger parrots, and Psittacus Micro is formulated to reflect that. It is not a catch-all diet adapted down — it is built around this group from the outset.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDaily intake varies meaningfully between species and is also influenced by ambient temperature. As a guide, cockatiels typically consume around 10% of their body weight per day, while common budgerigars may eat up to 18%. Keepers should monitor intake and adjust accordingly rather than applying a single fixed quantity across all birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Composition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude protein: 16.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude oils and fats: 7.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePsittacus Micro gives keepers a transparent nutritional baseline to work from, making it straightforward to assess how it sits within a broader husbandry routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a 5kg pack size, Psittacus Micro suits both single-bird households and small collections, providing a consistent, species-appropriate diet that supports long-term health in these smaller psittacines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54146926641489,"sku":"4FPM018","price":56.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/4FPM018_1.jpg?v=1782487614","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/psittacus-micro-5kg","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}