Lafeber Company was built by a father-son team of veterinarians with a shared love of animals and a special passion for birds. Dr. T.J. Lafeber developed the very first commercial bird food pellet in the back room of his veterinary clinic in the early 1970s. Today, their recipes are developed by his son, Dr. Ted Lafeber, III, along with top veterinarians and nutritionists.
Most “pellets” are actually extruded which requires 100% gelatinization of the starches (the starches melt), the ingredients are heated to 250 to 275 degrees and then must be cooked for approximately 20 minutes. Extruded foods generally need 20% to 30% supplemented nutrients due to loss as compared to only a 10% loss during pelleting. Lafeber prefers pelleting because a higher-quality product is achieved. Pelleting is a gentler food process and the ingredients only reach a temperature of around 165 degrees before being cooled.
Lafeber's pellets are free of artificial food colours & dyes, Omega 3 & 6 balanced, naturally preserved, naturally flavoured and Non-GMO. The softer texture is also preferred by most Parrot making Lafeber pellets a better choice when converting to a formulated diet.
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Lafeber Pellet Berries Parrot
Pellet-Berries solve pellet boredom. Pellet-Berries are an exciting result of combining the science of pellets with natural enrichment. By mixing cranberries, dates, apricots, and natural grains that your Parrot can individually taste, feel, and see, with a pelleted food, a delicious and wholesome meal is created that nearly all pelleted foods are missing. Learn More$13.49 -
Lafeber Pellets Large Parrot
The first pellet diet ever developed for Parrots! And still one of the best available. Lafeber is currently the only manufacturer in North America to make a non-organic pellet using non-GMO corn and non-GMO soy, making their product superior to most others.
Available in a 2.7 k (5 lb) tub, and 11.3 k (25 lb) box.
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Lafeber Pellets Parakeet
The first pellet diet ever developed for Parrots! And still one of the best available. Lafeber is currently the only manufacturer in North America to make a non-organic pellet using non-GMO corn and non-GMO soy, making their product superior to most others.
Available in a resealable 567 g (1-1/4 lb) bag, 2.7 k (5 lb) tub
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Lafeber Pellets Parrot
The first pellet diet ever developed for Parrots! And still one of the best available. Lafeber is currently the only manufacturer in North America to make a non-organic pellet using non-GMO corn and non-GMO soy, making their product superior to most others.
Available in a resealable 567 g (1-1/4 lb) bag, 2.7 k (5 lb) tub, and 11.3 k (25 lb) box.
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Lafeber Pellets Small Parrot
The first pellet diet ever developed for Parrots! And still one of the best available. Lafeber is currently the only manufacturer in North America to make a non-organic pellet using non-GMO corn and non-GMO soy, making their product superior to most others.
Available in a resealable 567 g (1-1/4 lb) bag, 2.7 k (5 lb) tub, and 11.3 k (25 lb) box.
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Tropical Fruit Gourmet Pellets Conures
Introducing the only fruit pellet made exclusively with the natural sweetness of fruit — no added sugar or fructose. Tropical Fruit Gourmet Pellets for conures take your Parrot’s taste buds to the tropics! Real bits of papaya, mango, and pineapple bring new flavour sensations to the premium pellets originally developed by Dr. Lafeber Sr. in 1973, which were also the first ones specially formulated for pet Parrots. This gourmet version helps ensure that your Parrot gets all the nutrients needed for a full, energetic, and healthy life. Each pellet includes essential vitamins, chelated minerals, and balanced omega 3 & 6 fatty acids. Formulated for Conures, Quakers, Caiques, Senegals, and similarly sized Parrots.
- The only fruit pellet made exclusively with the natural sweetness of fruit — no sugar or fructose added
- Nutritionally complete for Conures and Caiques and formulated with top avian veterinarians and avian nutritionists
- Made with non-GMO, human-grade ingredients, with no artificial colours, preservatives, or flavours
- Gourmet version of Dr. T.J. Lafeber’s original recipe of the first pet bird pellet from 1973
- Superior nutrition that includes essential proteins and carbohydrates for energy; essential vitamins, chelated minerals, and important antioxidants to boost the immune system; balanced omega 3 & 6 fatty acids to promote skin and feather health
- Made in small batches at the Lafeber family farm in rural Illinois
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Tropical Fruit Gourmet Pellets Macaws
Introducing the only fruit pellet made exclusively with the natural sweetness of fruit — no added sugar or fructose. Tropical Fruit Gourmet Pellets for Macaws and Cockatoos take your Parrot’s taste buds to the tropics! Real bits of papaya, mango, and pineapple bring new flavour sensations to the premium pellets originally developed by Dr. Lafeber Sr. in 1973, which were also the first ones specially formulated for pet Parrots. This gourmet version helps ensure that your Parrot gets all the nutrients needed for a full, energetic, and healthy life. Each pellet includes essential vitamins, chelated minerals, and balanced omega 3 & 6 fatty acids. Formulated for Macaws, Cockatoos, and similarly sized Parrots.
- The only fruit pellet made exclusively with the natural sweetness of fruit — no sugar or fructose added
- Nutritionally complete for macaws, cockatoos, and other similarly sized Parrots
- Formulated with top avian veterinarians and avian nutritionists
- Made with non-GMO, human-grade ingredients, with no artificial colours, preservatives, or flavours
- Gourmet version of Dr. T.J. Lafeber’s original recipe of the first pet bird pellet from 1973
- Superior nutrition that includes essential proteins and carbohydrates for energy; essential vitamins, chelated minerals, and important antioxidants to boost the immune system; balanced omega 3 & 6 fatty acids to promote skin and feather health
- Made in small batches at the Lafeber family farm in rural Illinois
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Tropical Fruit Gourmet Pellets Parakeet
Introducing the only fruit pellet made exclusively with the natural sweetness of fruit — no added sugar or fructose. Tropical Fruit Gourmet Pellets for parakeets take your Parakeet or Parrolet’s taste buds to the tropics! Real bits of papaya, mango, and pineapple bring new flavour sensations to the premium pellets originally developed by Dr. Lafeber Sr. in 1973, which were also the first ones specially formulated for pet birds. This gourmet version helps ensure that your Parrot gets all the nutrients needed for a full, energetic, and healthy life. Each pellet includes essential vitamins, chelated minerals, and balanced omega 3 & 6 fatty acids. Formulated for tiny Parrots.
- The only fruit pellet made exclusively with the natural sweetness of fruit — no sugar or fructose added
- Nutritionally complete for parakeets and formulated with top avian veterinarians and avian nutritionists
- Made with non-GMO, human-grade ingredients, with no artificial colours, preservatives, or flavours
- Gourmet version of Dr. T.J. Lafeber’s original recipe of the first pet bird pellet from 1973
- Superior nutrition that includes essential proteins and carbohydrates for energy; essential vitamins, chelated minerals, and important antioxidants to boost the immune system; balanced omega 3 & 6 fatty acids to promote skin and feather health
- Made in small batches at the Lafeber family farm in rural Illinois
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Tropical Fruit Gourmet Pellets Parrot
Introducing the only fruit pellet made exclusively with the natural sweetness of fruit — no added sugar or fructose. Tropical Fruit Gourmet Pellets take your Parrot’s taste buds to the tropics! Real bits of papaya, mango, and pineapple bring new flavour sensations to the premium pellets originally developed by Dr. Lafeber Sr. in 1973, which were also the first ones specially formulated for pet Parrots. This gourmet version helps ensure that your Parrot gets all the nutrients needed for a full, energetic, and healthy life. Each pellet includes essential vitamins, chelated minerals, and balanced omega 3 & 6 fatty acids. Formulated for African Greys, Amazons, Eclectus, and similarly sized Parrots.
- The only fruit pellet made exclusively with the natural sweetness of fruit — no sugar or fructose added
- Nutritionally complete for parrots such as African Greys, Amazons, Eclectus, and other similarly sized parrots
- Formulated with top avian veterinarians and avian nutritionists
- Made with non-GMO, human-grade ingredients, with no artificial colours, preservatives, or flavours
- Gourmet version of Dr. T.J. Lafeber’s original recipe of the first pet bird pellet from 1973
- Superior nutrition that includes essential proteins and carbohydrates for energy; essential vitamins, chelated minerals, and important antioxidants to boost the immune system; balanced omega 3 & 6 fatty acids to promote skin and feather health
- Made in small batches at the Lafeber family farm in rural Illinois
$13.99