{"product_id":"volkman-avian-science-hookbill-bird-food-8-lb-sunflower-free-safflower-blend","title":"Volkman Avian Science Hookbill Bird Food, 3.6 kg Sunflower-Free Safflower Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolkman Avian Science Hookbill Bird Food is an 8 lb (3.63 kg) seed blend made for larger hookbills, with a safflower-based foundation for birds that do best without sunflower seeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafflower-based, sunflower-free option — offers an alternative to traditional sunflower blends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA mix of grains, seeds, and textures — encourages natural foraging and helps prevent selective eating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds provide essential fats, protein, and flavor — intended to be part of a balanced diet with fruits and vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried fruit and vegetables — add visual variety and naturally occurring nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade for larger hookbills — a feeding option with varied ingredients and textures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eForaging and food variety are important considerations when choosing a daily blend for a larger hookbill. This food brings together different seed and grain textures with dried produce, offering a varied feeding experience while fitting into a diet that also includes fresh fruits, vegetables, and other wholesome foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Volkman Hookbill Bird Food made to provide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is formulated as a varied food for larger hookbills, with ingredients selected to encourage active, engaged feeding. The safflower-based blend offers steady energy, while its flavor is intended to maintain feeding enjoyment without relying on traditional sunflower blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned around a safflower foundation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines different ingredient textures to encourage foraging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat ingredients add variety to the blend?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mix includes grains and seeds alongside dried banana, papaya, apple, carrot, coconut, and peppers. These dried ingredients bring visual interest and naturally occurring nutrients, while seeds contribute essential fats and protein when served as part of a balanced diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit ingredients include banana, papaya, and apple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetable ingredients include carrot and peppers; coconut is also included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow does the mix support natural feeding behavior?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA range of grains, seeds, and textures gives birds more than one type of ingredient to explore while feeding. This variety encourages natural foraging behavior and is designed to help prevent selective eating, rather than offering a blend built around a single seed type.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent textures create variety during feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavorful ingredients support feeding enjoyment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is this 8 lb food suited to?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis blend is intended for larger hookbills, with an 8 lb (3.63 kg) quantity for households choosing a food in this size. It works as one part of a broader diet that includes fruits, vegetables, and other wholesome foods, rather than as a replacement for that dietary variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade for larger hookbills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as part of a varied diet that includes produce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eVolkman Avian Science Hookbill Bird Food is suited to caretakers of larger hookbills looking for a seed-and-grain blend with varied textures and dried produce. Its 8 lb size and safflower-based recipe make it a sunflower-free feeding option for birds whose daily diet is better suited to avoiding sunflower seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafflower Seed, Wheat, Oat Groats, Buckwheat, Millet, Corn, Rough Rice, Banana, Barley, Shelled Peanuts, Dehydrated Peas, Hulled Pumpkin Seed, Papaya, Dried Apple, Dehydrated Carrot, Coconut, Peppers, Safflower Oil, Orange Oil, Sugar, vegetable Oil, Banana Flavor, Vegetable\/ Fruit Juice for color, FD\u0026amp;C Yellow No.8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Which birds is Volkman Avian Science Hookbill Bird Food made for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Volkman Avian Science Hookbill Bird Food is made for larger hookbills and is sold in an 8 lb size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Does Volkman Avian Science Hookbill Bird Food contain sunflower seeds?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Volkman Avian Science Hookbill Bird Food is a sunflower-free option with a safflower-based foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Volkman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67871272894855,"sku":"B07CBF97MS","price":89.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1108\/7619\/7255\/files\/volkman-hookbill-bird-food-front-package.jpg?v=1793593937","url":"https:\/\/ardentpets.co.uk\/products\/volkman-avian-science-hookbill-bird-food-8-lb-sunflower-free-safflower-blend","provider":"ArdentPets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}