Small pets
Natural Cuttlebone for Parakeets & Small Birds — 6 Pieces (4.7–5.5 in)
Product description
Material and purity: These are genuine cuttlebones obtained from cuttlefish — not powdered or reconstituted — with no whitening agents or chemical additives. Natural pigment variations, including small dark specks, are normal and safe for pets.
Contents: The package includes six individual cuttlebones. Each piece weighs roughly 15–17.5 g and measures about 12–14 cm (4.7–5.5 in) long and 3–4 cm (1.2–1.5 in) wide.
Benefits and use: Cuttlebone supplies calcium and other minerals that support bone growth and normal clotting in birds. Its abrasive surface allows birds to wear and reshape their beaks as they chew. For smaller reptiles or invertebrates, break the pieces into fragments and place them in a dish for grazing.
Durability and handling: Because these are natural and somewhat brittle, some items may crack during transit; any broken bits are edible and still serve as a mineral source. Ideal for routine cage mounting or to set in a feeding area for ground-dwelling pets.
Pros
- 100% natural, no additives
- Provides calcium and beak abrasion
- Useful for birds and some reptiles
Cons
- Pieces can be brittle in transit
- Size aimed at small/medium birds only
- May have dark natural spots
VerdictA straightforward, natural calcium source that also helps birds keep their beaks trimmed. The six-piece pack is sized for parakeets, canaries and similar birds; some pieces may arrive fractured but fragments remain edible and useful for turtles, tortoises and snails. Good value if you want a basic, no-frills beak chewer and mineral supplement.
Reader reviews
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izabela acs 5/5
Bird approved
My bird enjoys it.
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MC 5/5
Exactly as shown
Matches the listing — pleasantly small, handy pieces.
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PM 5/5
Calcium source with holder
As described and includes a holder.
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Doris M. 5/5
Good pick
Nice size and solid value.
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birdmom9726 4/5
Lots included but quite small
You get a generous number of pieces, yet each one is fairly small. My birds still use them, but they’re consumed faster because of the size. Might reconsider next time.
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Ember Bleu 5/5
Consistent quality, will buy again
I’ve bought these multiple times. The dimensions suit my parakeets and the texture feels natural and not brittle. Packaging protects most pieces from damage. Good value for repeat orders.
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Gem4him67 5/5
Perfect for my budgies
My budgies love these. The pieces are sturdy and larger than some other brands I’ve tried. They’re off-white with no obvious odor and come in good quantity. I appreciate that they’re natural and my birds use them constantly to chew and file their beaks. The plastic clips some sellers include make cage mounting easy, and I’ll reorder this brand.
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E Haley 3/5
Many pieces were short or broken
None exceeded about four inches and many arrived fragmented. Fine for feeding tortoises, but broken bits aren’t convenient to attach to a cage.
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