Munchies for Birds!!!! - 2023-11-30

Your feathery friend needs a good diet that boosts their immune system and helps the bird ward off illness. Not only is a good diet that keeps a bird in good spirits, but also keeps his feathers in great condition, and improves his life overall. Elite Pet Products provides a combination of bird seeds, vegetables and fruits to ensure that you'... more

Holistic Pet Food - 2023-11-23

We specialize in wholesale trading of bird seed mixes and treats, rabbit and hamster foods for the past 18 years and understand that the only important insurance of a healthy, long life for your pets is feeding them a nutritionally sound diet. Our food is well balanced and of only the highest quality seeds, fruits and vegetables. We go over and ... more

What is Foraging??? - 2023-11-16

Foraging refers to the range of activities and behaviours exhibited by birds in their quest for food. Your bird may reject a chili pepper, but it may be willing to taste the chili is chopped up and mixed with known foods. In the wild the birds will fly around and forage during the whole of the day eating various foods and thus varying their diet. A... more

Puffed Wheat... - 2023-11-09

Puffed Wheat is a grain containing vitamin E contributing to maintaining the immune system. Vitamin E plays a significant role in growth, tissue integrity, reproduction, nervous system and disease resistance. ... more

Elite Special Hamster Food!! - 2023-11-02

Our Elite Special Hamster food is of the highest quality and offers a variety of different seeds, nuts, dried fruit, and rabbit pellets. This is a perfect blend for a balanced diet filled with Vitamins and Minerals that your furry friend needs to live a long and happy life! ... more

Elite Parrot Food.. - 2023-10-27

  Our Elite Parrot food contains different seeds e.g. buckwheat, safflower, white sunflower, just to name a few. It also contains different beans, peas, and dried fruit. But not to worry our products are available for the public at our retail stores please contact us and we'll be more than happy to arrange a courier at an extra cost ... more

Pumpkin Seeds.. - 2023-10-19

Pumpkin seeds are highly nutritious for birds, particularly in fall when the birds need more energy to molt into winter plumage, and store fat to resist the cold. Pumpkin seeds are high in calories, carbohydrates, and healthy fats, as well as being a good source of protein. Seeds rich in vitamin A or beta carotene, necessary to maintain especially ... more

Peppers.. - 2023-10-12

Pepper like the cayenne eaten regularly can prevent illness related to the heart, cholesterol, arthritis, and other problems. It is said to be great blood cleanser warding off and equalizing blood circulation, increasing the heart action, but not the blood pressure. It also inhibits up 75% of all bacteria. Cayenne peppers is high in Vitamin A, Vita... more

Bananas... - 2023-10-05

Bananas are great fruits treat for birds and they are loaded with health benefits. Tropical fruits, such as bananas, should be part of a parrot’s diet. Bananas contain fibre, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, and various antioxidants. Consumption can improve a parrot’s eyesight, strengthen its immune system, red... more

Apples are terrific.. - 2023-09-28

Apples are terrific. The pectin in the apples is known to lower cholesterol. Apples also contain some anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral properties. Apples contains good levels of calcium and phosphorus. ... more

Peanuts ..... - 2023-09-21

Peanuts are legumes and are a healthy addition to the diet of most parrots and complement a diet of fruits and other seeds. They contain more than 25% protein while they are high in mostly unsaturated fats. Peanuts are rich in vitamin B and contains appreciable amounts of calcium, iron, phosphorus, and potassium. Just as with any food, peanuts shou... more

Sunflower Seeds.. - 2023-09-14

Sunflowers are more than just a pretty plant and their seeds are more than just a high energy snack food for birds. They are a rich treasure of vitamins, minerals, protein, polyunsaturated fat, and fibres. Sunflower seeds are excellent source of essentially fatty acids, which is converted to other biological active fatty acids that are required f... more

Importance of Fruits & Vegetables.. - 2023-09-07

Vitamins are given to the birds through fruits and vegetables although their levels tend to be low. Fruit has a great role to play towards the acidity and alkalinity levels of the birds. Vitamin A is found in food like red chili, broccoli, cabbage pumpkin, carrots, sweet potatoes, lettuce, and spinach. Birds do not salivate so they do not detect th... more

Importance of Fat... - 2023-08-24

The only important insurance of a healthy, long life for your bird is feeding it a nutritionally sound diet. Many pet birds die at a young age from malnutrition or from diseases that are secondary to malnutrition. Fat deficiency is rare to non- existent in birds, especially in the pet bird. Most seeds are high in fat. A good rule of thumb is the... more

Carbohydrates for Birds!! - 2023-08-17

There are two forms of carbohydrates, simple and complex. Simple ones are the sugars. They are rapidly digested and absorbed and are not good for your birds if not given in moderation. Fruits are high in sugar and are more natural for your bird as a simple carbohydrate. Complex carbohydrate are the starches. These are great energy sources and serve... more

Importance of Protein for birds!! - 2023-08-10

Birds do need protein in their diet. Depending on age and activity of the birds this should be monitored. Older birds or less active birds will need less protein. There are two proteins namely complete protein that contains all the amino acids and incomplete proteins that only contain some of the amino acids. Many seeds contain protein and to ... more

Importance of Vitamin E.. - 2023-08-02

Vitamin E plays a significant role in growth, tissue integrity, reproduction, nervous system and disease resistance. Vitamin E is used for many metabolic processes. Nuts, grains, legumes, and seeds all contain vitamin E and can help to strengthen the immune system. Natural vitamin E from a whole food source is used to recalcified bone. The synth... more

Importance of Vitamin D.. - 2023-07-27

Providing both broilers and layers with sufficient and appropriate forms of vitamin D is essential to ensure good bird health An adequate supply of vitamins and minerals is necessary in poultry for boosting defences and allowing the bird to reach its full genetic potential. Vitamin D is the free vitamin as sunshine is the provider. The preen gla... more

Importance of Vitamin C.. - 2023-07-20

Birds are particularly sensitive to nutritional deficiencies because they have a high metabolic rate. The metabolic rate indicates how many calories are burnt to stay alive. Birds are calorie furnaces and on an inadequate diet, they will quickly develop malnutrition and compromised health status. Vitamin C is very controversial as all parrot&rsq... more

Importance of Vitamin B for Birds.. - 2023-07-13

Many pet birds die at a young age from malnutrition or from diseases that are secondary to malnutrition. The average lifespan of a pet parakeet is 10 years. Wild parakeets have been known to live for 25 years. The difference is their diet. Vitamin B is commonly found in peanuts, accompanied by appreciable amounts of calcium, iron, phosphorus ... more

Importance of Vitamin A.. - 2023-07-06

The only important insurance of a healthy, long life for your bird is feeding it a nutritionally sound diet. Birds are particularly sensitive to nutritional deficiencies because they have a high metabolic rate. Poor or inadequate diet is also the number one reason for illness in birds. We will break the diet into five categories to explain th... more

Funky Parrot!! - 2023-06-29

Our Elite Funky Parrot food contains different seeds that gives great benefits such as white sunflower, wheat and striped sunflower. It also contains peanuts, chillies and mealies. A great combination for your funky feathery friend! ... more

Elite Fruity Snack!! - 2023-06-22

Polly don't want a cracker. Polly wants fruity snacks! Our Elite Fruity Snacks contains different dried fruit and peanuts that's stacked with all the well needed nourishment for your little buddy such as fiber, minerals, proteins and vitamins.   ... more

Elite Funky nuts - 2023-06-15

Elite Funky nuts is a colourful treat for your little buddy! It contains peanuts that is high in protein, vitamins, healthy fats and mielie pops that is fun for them to nibble on. Nuts are good for parrots and are a natural part of their diet in the wild. ... more

Elite Rabbit Food!! - 2023-06-08

Our Elite Rabbit food contains rabbit pellets, mealies, sunflower seed and different dried fruits that is important for maintaining your rabbit's weight and the condition of their fur. Contains Vitamin B that helps nerve cells, red blood cells and the manufacturing and repair of DNA. Prevents the slowing of their digestive system, dental care a... more

Impeccable Budgie Mix! - 2023-06-01

It's always the little things that makes life wonderful! It’s important to keep an eye on your budgie’s health and check them every day for signs of illness. There are also lots of things you can do to keep your beloved budgie in tip-top health. Our budgie mix plays a big role in your little buddy's health to ensure you have ... more

Let's get Popping! - 2023-05-18

Believe it or not, birds love Mealie Pops! Not only is Mealie Pops good for their beaks but is highly beneficial for their digestive system. ... more

Elite Special Hamster Food!! - 2023-05-11

Our Elite Special Hamster food is of the highest quality and offers a variety of different seeds, nuts, dried fruit, and rabbit pellets. This is a perfect blend for a balanced diet filled with Vitamins and Minerals that your furry friend needs to live a long and happy life! Even though our hamster mix is highly beneficial, remember to also give ... more

Live life with a little spice! - 2023-05-04

Parrots eat seeds of chillies and it's a healthy treat for parrots. Did you know that chillies are rich in Vitamin A, which helps in the growth and repair of tissues and also for good eyesight and hearing. Eating chillies also helps in improving feather quality, colour and shine. Chillies eaten regularly can prevent illness related to ... more

Who we are? - 2023-04-26

We specialize in wholesale trading of Parrot Food, Cockatiel and Parakeet Food, Budgie seed, Hamster Food and Rabbit Food. Elite Pet Products was founded in May 2004 in Vanderbiljpark, Gauteng, South Africa by Hettie Louw. Since then our name has spread wide and far, but we're not stopping there! Hettie and her phenomenal team value custo... more

A long and healthy life for your birds. - 2023-04-20

The only important insurance of a long and healthy life for your birds is feeding them a nutritionally sound diet. Our Elite Cockatiel & Parakeet contains different seeds such as buckwheat, safflower, white sunflower and different fine seeds, just to name a few! This is a perfect blend to improve your feathery buddy's immune system, digesti... more

Feathery Friend - 2023-04-13

Our Elite Parrot food contains different seeds e.g., buckwheat, safflower, white sunflower, just to name a few. It also contains different beans, peas and dried fruit. Beans are an outstanding source of fibre for your companion bird which helps keep its digestive system running smoothly. Safflower is high in protein, fat, and fibre that can provide... more

Registered at the Agricultural Forestry Fisheries - 2023-03-31

We are registered at the Agricultural Forestry Fisheries. Our pet food is healthy and of high quality. Members of Elite Pet Products commit to these values and ensure our pet food is aligned with ethical and safe food processes, giving you total peace of mind in knowing that what it says on the bag is exactly what?s in the bag. Holistic pet foods f... more