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 and potassium. Only quality human grade peanuts are used in Elite mixes. Another source is sunflower seeds and

contains minerals like zinc, magnesium, potassium, calcium, and iron.