--- title: "parakeet food — Niche Verdict: Skip it (53/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/pet-supplies/parakeet-food" last_updated: "2026-07-10T20:15:07.063Z" locale: en meta: description: "strong incumbent ratings (4.6★) — parakeet food doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "strong incumbent ratings (4.6★) — parakeet food doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "parakeet food — Niche Verdict: Skip it (53/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **parakeet food** **Skip it****53/100 ** strong incumbent ratings (4.6★) — parakeet food doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$1.3M** **Growth (1y)** **+163.8%** **Products** **18** **Brands** **9** was 12 a year ago **Sellers** **38** **Price range** **$2.39–$36.38** **Returns** **0.0%** **Rating** **4.6★** **Skip it** Scored 53/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **39** ×0.30 Growth **72** ×0.30 Competition **33** ×0.20 Quality gap **28** ×0.10 Returns **100** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +163.8% year over year. 15K8KPrime Day '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.2× ## **Competition** - Wild Harvest43% - Kaytee40% - ZuPreem4% - Living World4% - Hagen3% - Vitakraft2% - Other (3 brands)4% The top 5 products take 68% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 9 brands and 38 sellers compete here. **Brands** **9 **▼falling was 12 a year ago **Sellers** **38** **Top 5 brand share** **94%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health Nourish+Protect Parakeet Food Comprehensive Nutrition Backed by Science Digestive Health Immune Support 2 pounds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sIvT+6WJL.jpg) [**Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health Nourish+Protect Parakeet Food Comprehensive Nutrition Backed by Science Digestive Health Immune Support 2 pounds**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013GLAE4Q) Kaytee$5.594.7★13,85024%▲rising 2 ![Wild Harvest Daily Blend Nutrition Diet for Parakeet Canary and Finch 10 Pounds Orange flavour](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Dd8tz76pL.jpg) [**Wild Harvest Daily Blend Nutrition Diet for Parakeet Canary and Finch 10 Pounds Orange flavour**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C6Z5QX3) Wild Harvest$10.704.7★15,63422%▲rising 3 ![Wild Harvest Daily Blend Nutrition Diet Parakeet Canary And Finch Bird Food 5 Pounds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QPb7jryYL.jpg) [**Wild Harvest Daily Blend Nutrition Diet Parakeet Canary And Finch Bird Food 5 Pounds**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007ZSR6UM) Wild Harvest$5.744.7★15,6348%▼falling 4 ![Kaytee Fiesta Parakeet Bird Food Nutritious and Fun Blend Supports Skin Feather Digestion Brain and Heart Health Bird Seed Mix 2 Pounds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515CWSMsVFL.jpg) [**Kaytee Fiesta Parakeet Bird Food Nutritious and Fun Blend Supports Skin Feather Digestion Brain and Heart Health Bird Seed Mix 2 Pounds**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FXUIOU) Kaytee$9.674.6★6,6027%▼falling 5 ![Wild Harvest Advanced Nutrition Diet For Parakeets 4.5 Pounds Seed And Grain Mix](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QfQaYkDQL.jpg) [**Wild Harvest Advanced Nutrition Diet For Parakeets 4.5 Pounds Seed And Grain Mix**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N4V2E6A) Wild Harvest$10.704.5★4,2417%—flat 6 ![ZuPreem Smart Selects Daily Bird Food for Parakeet Budgie Parrotlet Dove Bird Pellets and Seed Blend Core Nutrition for Small Birds Made in USA Parakeet Food Budgie Food (S 2 lb)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YYN7BGY3L.jpg) [**ZuPreem Smart Selects Daily Bird Food for Parakeet Budgie Parrotlet Dove Bird Pellets and Seed Blend Core Nutrition for Small Birds Made in USA Parakeet Food Budgie Food (S 2 lb)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KOWG02G) ZuPreem$8.624.6★1,0804%▼falling 7 ![Kaytee Fiesta Parakeet Bird Food Nutritious and Fun Blend Supports Skin Feather Digestion Brain and Heart Health Bird Seed Mix 4.5 Pounds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hIqshzcrL.jpg) [**Kaytee Fiesta Parakeet Bird Food Nutritious and Fun Blend Supports Skin Feather Digestion Brain and Heart Health Bird Seed Mix 4.5 Pounds**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00106TB58) Kaytee$15.864.6★6,6024%▲rising 8 ![Living World - Millet Spray for Birds 3.5 Oz Premium Treat for Budgies Canaries Finches Cockatiels and Other Pet Birds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OtPiKTvwL.jpg) [**Living World - Millet Spray for Birds 3.5 Oz Premium Treat for Budgies Canaries Finches Cockatiels and Other Pet Birds**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002DH3EG) Living World$4.434.6★7,9844%▲rising 9 ![Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health Egg-Cite Nourish+Protect Parakeet Supports Breeding and Molting Nutrition Backed by Science Digestive Health 5 pounds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tT+xcR8XL.jpg) [**Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health Egg-Cite Nourish+Protect Parakeet Supports Breeding and Molting Nutrition Backed by Science Digestive Health 5 pounds**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HHSIUK) Kaytee$15.114.7★4,2593%▼falling 10 ![Hagen Parakeet/Budgie Staple White Millet Bird Seed Premium Blend Nutritionally Balanced Fortified with Vitamins & Minerals Dust-Free Mix for Budgies 6 lb Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YONetdnpL.jpg) [**Hagen Parakeet/Budgie Staple White Millet Bird Seed Premium Blend Nutritionally Balanced Fortified with Vitamins & Minerals Dust-Free Mix for Budgies 6 lb Bag**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002ARUOW) Hagen$13.974.6★4,0463%▼falling 11 ![Wild Harvest Daily Blend for Parakeet Canary Finch & Small Birds 2 Pounds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+NEC8mSYL.jpg) [**Wild Harvest Daily Blend for Parakeet Canary Finch & Small Birds 2 Pounds**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072XWKB87) Wild Harvest$2.394.7★15,6342%—flat 12 ![Wild Harvest Universal Blend For Small Birds 3 Pounds Foritified Nutrition](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51AFn4otrzL.jpg) [**Wild Harvest Universal Blend For Small Birds 3 Pounds Foritified Nutrition**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NFT3PVO) Wild Harvest$3.924.5★19,3412%▼falling 13 ![Wild Harvest Universal Blend for Small Birds 10 lb Bag Fortified Nutrition](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vjF5DRoYL.jpg) [**Wild Harvest Universal Blend for Small Birds 10 lb Bag Fortified Nutrition**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZJ4XJ99) Wild Harvest$12.704.5★19,3412%▲rising 14 ![Sunseed Vita Prima Parakeet Food 2 lb - Grains Seeds Vegetables Fruits and Live Micro Organisms Delivering Wholesome Daily Nutrition and Foraging Variety Your Parakeet Deserves](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413td6hdcmL.jpg) [**Sunseed Vita Prima Parakeet Food 2 lb - Grains Seeds Vegetables Fruits and Live Micro Organisms Delivering Wholesome Daily Nutrition and Foraging Variety Your Parakeet Deserves**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z769Q1C) Vitakraft$11.854.7★5442%—flat 15 ![Dr. Harveys Our Best Parakeet Food Wholesome Seeds Nuts Fruits and Vegetable Bird Feed for Budgies and Parakeets (4 Pounds/1.81 kg)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51MCazWvybL.jpg) [**Dr. Harveys Our Best Parakeet Food Wholesome Seeds Nuts Fruits and Vegetable Bird Feed for Budgies and Parakeets (4 Pounds/1.81 kg)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001B13ZRM) Dr. Harvey's$36.384.6★2,5961%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 18 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 18 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health Nourish+Protect Parakeet Food Comprehensive Nutrition Backed by Science Digestive Health Immune Support 2 pounds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sIvT+6WJL.jpg)**Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health Nourish+Protect Parakeet Food Comprehensive Nutrition Backed by Science Digestive Health Immune Support 2 pounds** Kaytee**$5.59**4.7★13,850 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013GLAE4Q) [![Wild Harvest Daily Blend Nutrition Diet for Parakeet Canary and Finch 10 Pounds Orange flavour](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Dd8tz76pL.jpg)**Wild Harvest Daily Blend Nutrition Diet for Parakeet Canary and Finch 10 Pounds Orange flavour** Wild Harvest**$10.70**4.7★15,634 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C6Z5QX3) [![Wild Harvest Daily Blend Nutrition Diet Parakeet Canary And Finch Bird Food 5 Pounds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QPb7jryYL.jpg)**Wild Harvest Daily Blend Nutrition Diet Parakeet Canary And Finch Bird Food 5 Pounds** Wild Harvest**$5.74**4.7★15,634 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007ZSR6UM) [![Kaytee Fiesta Parakeet Bird Food Nutritious and Fun Blend Supports Skin Feather Digestion Brain and Heart Health Bird Seed Mix 2 Pounds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515CWSMsVFL.jpg)**Kaytee Fiesta Parakeet Bird Food Nutritious and Fun Blend Supports Skin Feather Digestion Brain and Heart Health Bird Seed Mix 2 Pounds** Kaytee**$9.67**4.6★6,602 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FXUIOU) [![Wild Harvest Advanced Nutrition Diet For Parakeets 4.5 Pounds Seed And Grain Mix](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QfQaYkDQL.jpg)**Wild Harvest Advanced Nutrition Diet For Parakeets 4.5 Pounds Seed And Grain Mix** Wild Harvest**$10.70**4.5★4,241 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N4V2E6A) [![ZuPreem Smart Selects Daily Bird Food for Parakeet Budgie Parrotlet Dove Bird Pellets and Seed Blend Core Nutrition for Small Birds Made in USA Parakeet Food Budgie Food (S 2 lb)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YYN7BGY3L.jpg)**ZuPreem Smart Selects Daily Bird Food for Parakeet Budgie Parrotlet Dove Bird Pellets and Seed Blend Core Nutrition for Small Birds Made in USA Parakeet Food Budgie Food (S 2 lb)** ZuPreem**$8.62**4.6★1,080 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KOWG02G) [![Kaytee Fiesta Parakeet Bird Food Nutritious and Fun Blend Supports Skin Feather Digestion Brain and Heart Health Bird Seed Mix 4.5 Pounds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hIqshzcrL.jpg)**Kaytee Fiesta Parakeet Bird Food Nutritious and Fun Blend Supports Skin Feather Digestion Brain and Heart Health Bird Seed Mix 4.5 Pounds** Kaytee**$15.86**4.6★6,602 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00106TB58) [![Living World - Millet Spray for Birds 3.5 Oz Premium Treat for Budgies Canaries Finches Cockatiels and Other Pet Birds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OtPiKTvwL.jpg)**Living World - Millet Spray for Birds 3.5 Oz Premium Treat for Budgies Canaries Finches Cockatiels and Other Pet Birds** Living World**$4.43**4.6★7,984 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002DH3EG) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Pet Friendly**27% *“Bird approved”* **Value For Money**19% *“Best for your Money”* **Quality-Overall**17% *“Good quality”* **Taste-Overall**9% *“Great treat”* **Freshness**7% *“Fresh and delicious”* **Smell**3% *“It even smells fruity & fresh”* **Size-Overall**2% *“Good size”* **Ingredients-Overall**1% *“The ingredients are supposedly better for birds so I hope they work good”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**1% *“Gets the job done”* **Fun/Entertainment Experience**1% *“My parakeet enjoys this”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Smell**17% *“Chemical smell”* **Size-Overall**16% *“Small bag”* **Quality-Overall**10% *“HORRIBLE QUALITY CONTROL”* **Value For Money**8% *“It honestly should be cheaper”* **Stale/Rotten/Spoiled**7% *“Product RANCID”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**4% *“The picture is deceptive”* **Durability**4% *“Its very easy to break off”* **Ingredients-Overall**4% *“Read the ingredients theres poison in this bird food”* **Color**3% *“blue dye in the wild”* **Contamination**2% *“Spoiled parakeets”* #### **Top return reasons**- Value For Money23% - Size-Overall23% - Smell20% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Product Condition5% - Contamination5% - Natural Resource Wastage5% - Texture/Consistency-Overall5% - Functionality-Overall5% - Flavor2%