Vitakraft crackers with banana, paprika and kiwi are a set of three treat sticks for budgies from the German brand Vitakraft, 60 g in total. The pack has three flavours: sesame and banana, herbs and paprika, and kiwi and lemon. According to the manufacturer, they're a tasty, beneficial addition to the main diet and an extra source of vitamins and minerals, helping keep the bird in good condition and satisfying its need to wear down its beak. They're made using a three-stage baking process, and each has added vitamins A and D3. The manufacturer says they contain no sugar, yet sugar is listed in the sesame and banana stick.
Why a budgie needs a cracker
In the wild, budgies spend a lot of time foraging. In a cage they miss this and can get bored. A seed stick keeps the bird nibbling for hours and wears down its beak at the same time. It's a treat and entertainment, not a staple. More on diet in budgie food and care.
Key specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | seed stick treat |
| For | budgies |
| In the pack | 3 sticks: sesame and banana, herbs and paprika, kiwi and lemon |
| Weight | 60 g |
| Process | three-stage baking |
| Additives | vitamin A 6,300 IU/kg, D3 630 IU/kg |
| Brand | Vitakraft, Germany |
Pros
- Three flavours. Fruit, vegetables and herbs.
- Thyme and basil. In the paprika stick.
- Dried lemon and kiwi.
- Vitamins A and D3.
- Beak wear. Long nibbling.
- Ingredients listed for each stick.
Cons
- A sugar contradiction. "No sugar" is claimed, but the banana stick contains it.
- Contains honey. In all three sticks.
- Little fruit. Banana 0.81%, lemon 1%, kiwi 0.1%.
- It's a treat. Not a substitute for food.
Sesame and banana stick
Ingredients: cereals, seeds (sesame 2%), minerals, vegetable by-products, fruit (dried banana 0.81%), oils and fats, honey, sugar, seaweed. Additives per kg: vitamin A 6,300 IU, vitamin D3 630 IU. It's the only stick in the set with sugar explicitly listed.
Herbs and paprika stick
Ingredients: minerals, vegetable by-products, vegetables (dried pepper), dried thyme 0.57%, honey, dried basil 0.14%, seaweed. Additives per kg: vitamin A 6,300 IU, vitamin D3 630 IU. The most vegetable-based stick in the set, with aromatic herbs.
Kiwi and lemon stick
Ingredients: cereals, minerals, vegetable by-products, fruit (dried lemon 1%, dried kiwi 0.1%), honey, oils and fats, seaweed. Additives per kg: vitamin A 6,300 IU, vitamin D3 630 IU.
How to offer it
The manufacturer recommends always having a stick in the cage. It's more sensible to hang one at a time and switch flavours once the bird finishes the previous one, offering them less often if the bird tends to gain weight. A seed mix remains the staple — such as Special One for budgies or Vitakraft Premium Menu.
How it differs from the honey set
Vitakraft also makes another set — crackers with honey, fruit and egg, with egg and herbs, apricot and fig, and honey and sesame sticks. The banana, paprika and kiwi set is more fruit-and-vegetable based, with thyme and basil. Alternating the sets adds variety.
Storage
Keep the sticks in a closed pack somewhere dry and cool, out of the sun. Replace any stick in the cage that gets damp or dirty.
Who it suits
Budgie owners who want to vary their bird's diet with fruit-and-vegetable sticks and give it something to do in the cage. More treats are in the bird treats and vitamins section.
Verdict
The Vitakraft banana, paprika and kiwi set offers three budgie sticks — sesame and banana, herbs and paprika, kiwi and lemon — triple-baked with vitamins A and D3. The downsides are that the "no sugar" claim contradicts the banana stick's ingredients, all three contain honey, and the fruit share is small.
FAQ
How many sticks are in the pack?
Three.
Which flavours?
Sesame and banana, herbs and paprika, kiwi and lemon.
Does it contain sugar?
The manufacturer says "no sugar", but sugar is listed in the banana stick.
Which vitamins?
A and D3.
Which birds is it for?
Budgies.
How much does the set weigh?
60 g.
Can I give it daily?
Yes, in moderation and not instead of the main food.
