FAQ

Serve 1–3 tablespoons daily, depending on your parrot’s size and appetite. Always provide fresh water and round out meals with organic fruits, vegetables, and high-quality pellets.

Slowly! Here’s our recommended two-week transition guide:

• Days 1-4 - 25% Beakology, 75% current food
• Days 5-8 - 50% Beakology, 50% current food
• Days 9-13 - 75% Beakology, 25% current food
• Day 14+ - 100% Beakology!

Gentle transitions help minimize stress and digestive upset. Please keep in mind that if your parrot is used to food with artificial flavorings, it may take them longer to adjust to a completely clean whole-food blend.

Most parrots benefit from a balanced diet consisting of 60-70% high-quality pellets, 20% fresh fruits & vegetables, 10% seed blend, 5-10% additional grains and treats.

Read more about the best diet for parrots HERE, or consult with your avian vet.

Beakology blends are designed for most small and medium parrots, including:

Parakeets/Budgies, Lovebirds, Cockatiels, Parrotlets, Conures, Quakers, Caiques, Senegals, Meyer's, Bourke’s, Pionus, Alexandrines, Ringnecks, Eclectus, and other small and medium parrots

Absolutely! Many parrot parents mix multiple blends to offer an even wider variety and target different wellness goals. Feel free to customize based on your bird’s needs and preferences.

Unlike many parrot foods that rely on sugary dried fruits, dyed pellets, or processed fillers, Beakology is rooted in real, organic ingredients that support your bird’s wellness and vitality. Every blend is:

• USDA Certified Organic
• Free from additives, preservatives, artificial colors, GMOs, added sugars, fillers, and other synthetic items
• Handcrafted in small batches
• Formulated by a Certified Avian Specialist

We believe parrots deserve clean, transparent nutrition that honors their wild instincts and vibrant health.

Nope! Our blends contain only naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and antioxidants from whole-food ingredients. No synthetic vitamins, no dyes, no colorings, and no shortcuts.

Beakology was created by a Certified Avian Specialist and lifelong parrot lover and caretaker, grounded in scientific research and ethical nutrition standards. Every blend is handcrafted with love—and backed by real expertise.

Each blend offers unique benefits:

• Wild Wellness - A balanced, everyday blend with quinoa, millet, and organic vegetables—crafted to nourish your parrot with whole-food ingredients rich in naturally occurring nutrients.
• Blissful Balance - Hand-crafted with chamomile, calendula, and golden vegetables—this blend is thoughtfully designed for parrots who thrive on calm, steady energy.
• Native Nutrition – A bold blend of botanicals, grains, and seeds—crafted to enrich your parrot’s senses and inspire natural foraging behaviors.
• Essential Energy – A vibrant mix of greens, seeds, and omega-3-rich ingredients—ideal for parrots who are always on the move.

Check out our blog for more detailed information.

Homemade mixes can be a great way to care for your parrot—but they often lack the consistency, balance, and ingredient quality that expert formulations provide. Beakology blends are crafted by a Certified Avian Specialist using research-backed ratios of organic grains, seeds, vegetables, and herbs. Every batch is certified organic, free from fillers and additives, and made in a facility that follows strict food safety standards. It’s whole-food nutrition—without the guesswork.

Each Beakology blend contains naturally occurring nutrients from whole-food ingredients like vitamin A, B vitamins, magnesium, omega-3s, potassium, and SOOO many more—no synthetic powders, ever.

All blends are packaged in a facility that processes wheat and tree nuts. Please check the ingredients listed on the product pages for complete ingredient lists.

Wild Wellness, Blissful Balance, and Native Nutrition, all contain wheat. Essential Energy contains both wheat and nuts (pistachios).

Whole-food nutrition means we use real, recognizable ingredients—like grains, seeds, vegetables, and herbs—in their natural form. No isolated vitamin powders, no synthetic additives—just organic, minimally processed foods that nourish parrots the way nature intended.

Yes! Every ingredient in Beakology is USDA Certified Organic, which means it’s grown and processed without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers. Our organic certification through Oregon Tilth ensures strict oversight, including supplier documentation, traceability, and compliance audits to maintain ingredient integrity.

Beakology blends are thoughtfully balanced with organic grains, vegetables, and herbs—not just seeds. While seeds are a nutritious source of healthy fats and protein, a diet made up entirely of seeds isn’t recommended for most parrots and can lead to nutritional imbalances over time.

When fed as directed and paired with fresh produce and high-quality pellets, our blends help provide variety without excess.

We’re committed to making choices that are better for birds and the planet. Beakology blends are made with USDA Certified Organic ingredients, which are grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers—reducing harm to soil, water, and wildlife.

We also formulate and package in small batches to minimize waste and maintain freshness. Sustainability is an ongoing journey, and we're always looking for ways to do better.

Squeeze excess air out of the original packaging after each use, reseal the bag tightly, and keep it in a cool, dry place. Blends are best if used within 3 months of opening.

All blends are handcrafted in small batches in Iowa, USA and certified organic by Oregon Tilth.

We don’t recommend refrigerating or freezing our products. Beakology stays freshest when stored in a cool, dry place in its original bag and sealed properly after each use.

We are working to build out a subscription option very soon. Keep checking back or email us for more information.

Not yet. Right now, we only ship within the United States—but we hope to expand in the very near future!

All sales are final. Due to our products being sealed pet food items, we do not accept returns or exchanges for any reason other than verified damage in transit or a fulfillment error.

If your order arrives with visible damage to the outer packaging or product bag, or if you received the wrong item, please notify us within 7 calendar days of delivery at hello@beakology.com. Include your order number, photos of the shipping box, shipping label, damaged product packaging (front and back), and the lot number found on the bottom of the bag, along with a brief description of the issue. At our discretion, we will issue a replacement of the same item or a refund to the original payment method. We may decline or limit remedies if required documentation is not provided, the request is late, or damage appears to have occurred after delivery. Minor cosmetic imperfections to the outer shipping carton that do not impact the internal product seal are not considered damage.

Not eligible for return or refund: opened or partially used products (unless opened solely to document damage), products without timely photo documentation as outlined above, preference issues (for example, “my bird won’t eat it”), delays caused by carrier disruptions or weather after shipment, and packages returned to sender due to incorrect or incomplete addresses provided at checkout. We can reship returned packages; additional shipping fees may apply.

If your bird doesn’t seem interested in Beakology blends, we can help. While taste preference is not a reason for return, our certified avian specialist is happy to support you with transition tips and feeding strategies, such as gradual mixing schedules, foraging techniques, and serving suggestions. Email hello@beakology.com for support.

Order changes and cancellations are possible before an order is marked as shipped. Once an order has shipped, it is considered final.

Quality and safety: please inspect products upon arrival. Keep sealed bags in a cool, dry place and reseal tightly after each use. For best quality, use within 3 months of opening. 

Refunds, when approved, are processed to the original payment method. Posting times are controlled by your bank or card issuer.

Contact: Beakology (Arlobird LLC), Dubuque, IA 52001 USA, hello@beakology.com, www.beakology.com. We reserve the right to update this policy at any time and to refuse or limit remedies in cases of suspected fraud or abuse, subject to applicable law. (Effective date: October 7, 2025)