Here's what you and your bird will like about AvianWeaning™ Diet "O" shape allows bird to grasp the nugget and feed himselfMaintains its shape even when soaked in warm liquidBalanced protein and fat with safe levels of iron and zincGreat tasting Unique "O" shape helps all species of weaning birds learn to feed themselves and transition to an adult diet. AvianWeaning diet is appropriate for all species of psittacines (hookbills) and passerines (softbills) during weaning. The diet is 100% complete and balanced nutrition, and requires no supplements or mixing. Contains appropriate levels of iron and zinc, unlike oat-based human cereals, which have excessive levels of these minerals when fed to birds. Provides natural nutritious feeding transition from hand-feeding formulas to the adult food cup. Maintains shape when moistened. "I feed ZuPreem AvianWeaning Diet, and all of my birds are very happy with the diet. They really like the uniform shape and size. My birds are bigger and better since I switched to ZuPreem six months ago." Sue - Breeder, Chesapeake, VA