Chewing dried fruit, vegetables, and formulated granules provides excellent exercise. The gourmet mix can be used as a main diet. However, most veterinarians recommend that all birds on a seed diet receive a good quality vitamin and mineral supplement to aid in preventing deficiencies if the bird should become selective about the seed it eats.

Packaged in a 1 kg polybag (2.2 lb.), the air barrier bag with zipper closure seals in freshness, keeps insects out, helps maintain freshness.