With more than 400 species to choose from, there’s a parrot to suit every lifestyle. From the smaller varieties such as Cockatiels and Lovebirds, to the impressive and colourful Macaws, parrots make engaging and intelligent companions that enliven any household. Regardless of the type of parrot you choose, they all have one thing in common; the right diet is essential to their health and wellbeing. A balanced diet, with a rich variety of ingredients, provides mental stimulation as well as the vital nutrients needed for good health. That’s why our parrot blends contain up to 27 separate ingredients, mixing colours, textures, smells and tastes to make feeding a satisfying experience for your parrot in more ways than one.
What do Parrots Eat? A Guide to Parrot Food and Nutrition
Parrots are smart, entertaining and affectionate, making them a wonderful addition to your home. Getting the right balance of nutrition isn’t always easy but our in-depth guide will help, whether you’re just starting out or an experienced parrot keeper.
About Our Parrot & Parakeet Blends and Who They’re Best For
A complete guide to all the blends we produce for parrots and parakeets. We breakdown the ingredients in detail and walk you through the nutritional benefits of each blend, as well as highlighting which species of parrot or parakeet the blend is suitable for.
Take a Tour of Our New Parrot Food Blending Plant
We have a new parrot food blending plant at our manufacturing site at Gilberdyke in East Yorkshire. The investment will increase production by 60% and builds on a £1m factory expansion completed two years ago that coincided with the company’s 140th anniversary.
Our managing director Richard Johnston, fourth generation member of the Johnston family, said the investment had been driven by increasing demand for higher quality, more nutritious blends.
Our Recent Posts Giving Advice and Guidance on Parrots & Parakeets
The Galah – an Aussie Legend That Makes a Great Companion
Reading Time: 10 minutes ‘You flaming Galah’ is a term coined for someone who has made a fool of themselves, however, Galahs, which are part of the Cockatoo family, are actually very intelligent and can be quite a complex bird. While Galahs are not native to the UK they have been bred and kept in captivity for many years and in many cases make affectionate pets. Let’s look at the background of this colourful character, its diet, habitat and behaviour and what you need to know if you are considering taking one as a companion.
Ahoy the Mighty Macaws – the Pirate’s Favourite!
Reading Time: 15 minutes Mention the word parrot and the first thing many people think of is a Macaw. Sat abreast many a pirate’s shoulder in books, TV, films and cartoons, these colourful, long-tailed birds are big, beautiful, instantly recognisable as the archetypal parrot, and always happy to take a tasty treat from their owner.
Johnston & Jeff Appointed as Exclusive Distributor of Innovative New Pelleted Bird Food
Reading Time: 6 minutes We are very excited to have been appointed as the exclusive UK distributor for an innovative new pelleted bird feed. Italian manufacturer Fiory has created a cold pressed pellet range called Micropills, suitable for parrots and parakeets, and has signed an exclusive deal with us to sell it in the UK.
Claim Your Free Feeding Guides and Feeding Chart Posters
Our Johnston & Jeff guides to the current range of Parrot & Parakeet foods includes useful information on all of the blends and the ingredients used. Simply click through and fill out the form so we can post you a copy. We will also include a free copy of our large feeding chart poster.
Some of our Favourite Parrot and Parakeet-Based Websites
There is so much information about everything to do with parrots and parakeets on the internet and it can be a little overwhelming, especially if you are new to parrots. We thought it would be a great idea if we linked you to some of our favourite parrot and parakeet sites, forums, and societies.