Choose the Right Formula
If your bird has been eating seeds or a mixed diet, we recommend starting with High Potency for about 6 months. It delivers extra nutrition while your bird adjusts to their new, healthier lifestyle. Once they've settled in and are thriving, most healthy adult birds can transition to Adult Lifetime or Harrison's Organic Premium Pellets for everyday maintenance. (If your vet recommends staying on High Potency long-term, that's perfectly fine too!)
Choose the Correct Size
Pick the nugget size that fits your bird's species and eating style. You might be surprised — birds sometimes prefer bigger or smaller pieces than you'd expect, so feel free to experiment!
Suggested Starting Products
Try all High Potency formulas and see which one your bird loves! (Limit one per person, must be logged in to order.)
Perfect for canaries, finches, and as a conversion food for any species. Can be fed dry.
Great for budgies, cockatiels, lovebirds, parrotlets, and other small birds.
Ideal for conures, small amazons, cockatiels, doves, lovebirds, and small-medium birds.
Made for amazons, African Greys, cockatoos, macaws, and other medium-large birds.
Follow a Conversion Plan
Most birds do best with a gradual switch. Keep offering their familiar foods while slowly increasing Harrison's — and never assume they're eating just because food is in the bowl!
Keep an eye on your bird’s appetite and droppings every day.- Weigh your bird regularly when you can.
- Be patient — some birds switch in a day, others take a few weeks. That’s totally normal!
Download Quick Tips for Diet Conversion
Keep the Diet Simple
For the best results, let Harrison's be the foundation of your bird's diet. Once they've converted, stick to healthy veggies and appropriate treats as extras — and resist the temptation to let them fill up on seeds or high-fat snacks.