Tropican High Performance is a complete extruded parrot food with higher nutrient levels, designed for birds with increased nutritional or energy requirements. HARI specifically recommends it for weaning and fledgling birds, breeding and moulting parrots, highly active birds, birds in large flighted aviaries, and adult parrots requiring higher protein and fat.

It contains multiple grains and nuts, flaxseed, sunflower seeds and peanuts, along with vitamins, minerals and prebiotic fibre. HARI states that additional vitamin supplementation is not required when the formula is fed as directed.

HARI specifically recommends the 4 mm granule for:

Conures
Caiques
Quakers
Pionus
Amazons
Macaws
Cockatoos
African Greys

HARI classifies this format for medium and large parrots.

For smaller birds such as cockatiels and lovebirds, HARI recommends the 2 mm High Performance Granule instead.

No—the formula is not “better”; the granule size is different.

The important consideration is your bird's species and ability to comfortably handle the food.

HARI recommends 2 mm for cockatiels, lovebirds, small conures and Quakers, while 4 mm is intended for larger parrots such as conures, Pionus, Amazons, Macaws, Cockatoos and African Greys.

So choose based on bird size and feeding behaviour, rather than assuming that a larger granule is nutritionally superior.

It can be, but this is where High Performance differs from Tropican Lifetime.

High Performance is intended for parrots that need higher nutritional or caloric intake, while Lifetime is specifically designed as a maintenance diet for companion birds that are not moulting or experiencing other significant stress.

For a healthy, normally active adult companion parrot, Lifetime may be the more appropriate everyday formula. High Performance makes more sense when the bird's life stage or activity creates greater nutritional demands.

Yes. Moulting birds are specifically included among HARI's recommended uses for High Performance.

The formula provides protein and amino acids for feather and muscle development, as well as calcium and vitamin D to support bone health.

If moulting is unusually prolonged, severe or accompanied by other symptoms, dietary changes should be discussed with an avian veterinarian.

Yes. Breeding birds are one of the main target groups for High Performance.

HARI highlights its balanced calcium and vitamin D levels for egg formation and bone health, along with an amino-acid profile supporting feather and muscle development.

For breeding birds, the overall diet should still be appropriate to the particular species and reproductive stage.

Yes. HARI specifically lists parrots converting from a seed-based diet as one of the intended applications.

The transition should be gradual. HARI recommends progressively replacing the existing seed food with Tropican rather than making a sudden switch.

This is especially important with parrots because some birds can be extremely resistant to unfamiliar pellet textures, shapes or flavours. During conversion, make sure the bird is actually eating the new food rather than simply picking through it.

This is one where I would not give a blanket yes.

HARI's 4 mm recommendations include Conures, Caiques, Quakers, Pionus, Amazons, Macaws, Cockatoos and African Greys, but Indian Ringnecks are not specifically listed in that 4 mm species recommendation.

Therefore, for an Indian Ringneck, consider the bird's individual size, beak size and ability to comfortably consume the granules rather than choosing 4 mm automatically.

This is a useful distinction for Indian buyers because Ringnecks are extremely common companion parrots in India.

No. HARI states that High Performance is made without artificial preservatives, colours or flavours. Its flavour profile includes natural orange and banana oils.

The formula also contains natural sources of omega fatty acids from flaxseed, peanuts and sunflower seeds.

Generally, no additional vitamin supplement is required when Tropican High Performance is fed as directed.

HARI specifically states that the formula already incorporates vitamins and minerals.

Fresh greens, vegetables and small amounts of fruit can still be offered as part of dietary variety and enrichment. Supplements should not be added routinely unless recommended for your individual bird by an avian veterinarian.

Don't assume that refusal means the formula is unsuitable.

Parrots can be highly selective about pellet size, shape, texture and flavour. If your bird is accustomed to seeds, transition gradually and try presenting the food alongside familiar foods.

If the bird consistently struggles with the physical size of the pieces, consider whether a different Tropican format—such as 2 mm granules, 8 mm rounds or sticks—is more appropriate for its species and feeding behaviour. HARI offers High Performance in several shapes and sizes specifically for this reason.

Once opened, HARI recommends keeping the food in a sealed container in a cool, dry place to preserve freshness.

This is particularly important in India's warmer and more humid climate. Keep the food away from direct sunlight, moisture and kitchen heat.

The 820 g pack is also useful as a trial size if your bird has never eaten Tropican before. HARI lists the 4 mm High Performance formula in both 820 g and 11.34 kg sizes.