I love a good debate. So let me share some of my own opinions. first of all I do not have the experience and knowledge that Pajarita and Bird woman do. As for experience, one could say that they have been feeding nothing but sunflower seed to their bird for 18 years and he is fine. That is their experience, until maybe next year and the bird dies of liver damage. As far as research, most research of foods is done by the company that is selling the food. So you gotta think biased opinions. Pajarita, as for the TOPs pellets, I liked the idea that there was not soy bean in them. I contacted the company and asked when they would be available in Mexico. They responded that when some one in Mexico wanted to be a distributer and sell the product they would be in Mexico, but they didn't think that would happen because of all the fresh fruit and vegetables in Mexico. So does that mean they think their own pellets are not as good as fresh food? One can look all over the internet and find varying views on any subject, so why would parrot care not be different. I think maybe one should find a site with people that sound grounded and trustworthy and stick with that group. No need to bounce around the web going crazy.
Pajarita and Bird woman, as far as Brandon goes, he's only 17 why debate with him. Brandon, that was not intended to be a put down. You seem to be intelligent and really caring for your birds and I admire those qualities especially at your age. After reading this thread, I've decided that neither the women or Brandon are going to change their minds on anything. Ya'll have a good day.
Rick