Vitakraft crackers for budgies with honey, fruit and egg are a set of three treat sticks from the German brand Vitakraft, 60 g in total. The pack has three flavours: egg and herbs, apricot and fig, and honey and sesame. 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 the manufacturer says they contain no sugar. Each has added vitamins A and D3.
Why a budgie needs a cracker
In the wild, budgies spend a lot of time finding and foraging for food. In a cage there's nothing like that, and the bird can get bored. A seed stick keeps it nibbling for a long time and wears down the beak at the same time. It isn't a replacement for the main food — it's a treat and entertainment. More on diet in budgie food and care.
Key specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | seed stick treat |
| For | budgies |
| In the pack | 3 sticks: egg and herbs, apricot and fig, honey and sesame |
| Weight | 60 g |
| Process | three-stage baking |
| Additives | vitamins A and D3 |
| Brand | Vitakraft, Germany |
Pros
- Three flavours in a set. Variety for the bird.
- Keeps the budgie busy. Long nibbling.
- Helps wear down the beak.
- Vitamins A and D3.
- No sugar. According to the manufacturer.
- Ingredients listed for each stick. With percentages of key ingredients.
Cons
- Contains honey. "No sugar" doesn't mean nothing sweet.
- It's a treat. Not a substitute for the main food.
- Risk of overeating. If given without limits.
- Small share of fruit and egg. Mostly cereals and seeds.
Honey and sesame stick
Ingredients: seeds (sesame 2.1%), cereals, minerals, vegetable by-products, honey (0.35%), seaweed. Additives per kg: vitamin A 6,300 IU, vitamin D3 630 IU. There's little honey; the base is seeds and cereals.
Egg and herbs stick
Ingredients: seeds (herb seeds 1.1%), cereals, bakery products, minerals, egg and egg products (0.74%), honey, seaweed. Additives per kg: vitamin A 6,000 IU, vitamin D3 600 IU. Egg provides animal protein, which is especially valuable for birds during moulting.
Apricot and fig stick
Ingredients: cereals, seeds, fruit (dried fig 1.5%, dried apricot 0.92%), minerals, vegetable by-products, honey, egg and egg products, vegetables, seaweed. Additives per kg: vitamin A 6,300 IU, vitamin D3 630 IU.
How to offer it
The manufacturer recommends always having a cracker in the cage. In practice, it's convenient to hang one stick at a time and switch flavours once the bird finishes the previous one. Make sure the budgie doesn't replace its main seed mix with treats, and offer sticks less often if it tends to gain weight. More on feeding in our reviews of Vitakraft Premium Menu and Versele-Laga Prestige Premium Budgies.
How to fit it in the cage
Attach the stick to the cage bars so the bird can reach it easily from a perch. Don't hang it over the water or food dish — crumbs will foul them. If a half-eaten stick gets damp or dirty, replace it.
Storage
Keep the sticks in a closed pack somewhere dry and cool, out of direct sunlight. Don't give your bird treats past their expiry date or with any sign of mould.
Who it suits
Budgie owners who want to add variety to their bird's diet and give it something to do in the cage. More treats are in the bird treats and vitamins section, and everything for birds is in the birds section.
Verdict
Vitakraft's set of three budgie crackers — honey and sesame, egg and herbs, apricot and fig — is triple-baked, with vitamins A and D3 and a detailed ingredient list. It keeps the bird busy and helps wear down the beak. The downsides are that it contains honey, it's still a treat, and uncontrolled feeding can lead to overeating.
FAQ
How many sticks are in the pack?
Three: egg and herbs, apricot and fig, honey and sesame.
Which birds is it for?
Budgies.
Does it contain sugar?
According to the manufacturer, no sugar, but it does contain honey.
Which vitamins are added?
Vitamins A and D3.
Can it replace the main food?
No, it's a treat.
Does it help wear down the beak?
Yes, according to the manufacturer.
How much does the set weigh?
60 g.
