In 2016, I adopted my first parrot and quickly formed a bond unlike anything I had experienced before. I followed everything recommended—she was on a consistent pellet-based diet, had routine vet checkups twice a year, and annual bloodwork that always came back normal. But over time, she began feather plucking. Despite doing everything “right,” it felt like something was missing—not just nutritionally, but in how food supported her natural behaviors.

In 2023, I met Wendi, who created her own diverse blends of seeds, grains, herbs, and fresh ingredients for her parrotlets. As we shared experiences and developed our own recipes, I transitioned my bird from heat-extruded pellets to cold-pressed pellets and incorporated about 30% of our customized blend. About a year later, I noticed something I’ll never forget—her feathers were perfect again. That moment became the foundation of KikiBirds.