An in-shell hazelnut doesn’t give up its tastiest part without a fight. First it has to be cracked, nibbled, and picked at... and that’s exactly what makes this nut so much fun for many parrots.
A little hazelnut waits beneath the sturdy shell, but there’s work to do before it can be devoured. Beak on, turn the nut, try again, and above all, don’t give up. For a parrot that likes to figure out how to open things, that’s at least as interesting as the reward hidden inside.
First, break it open... then enjoy
Food doesn’t always have to be ready to eat in the food bowl. An ingredient in its natural packaging gives your parrot something to do while also adding variety in size and texture.
Some birds put their beak in exactly the right spot and open the shell surprisingly quickly. Others turn it into a whole project... carrying it to their favorite perch, removing a piece of shell, turning the nut over again, and then thoroughly checking whether there really isn’t an easier way in.
And eventually, that little hazelnut appears. Often, that’s enough to make the whole investigation worthwhile.
A little foraging without toys
You can offer in-shell hazelnuts on their own, hide them among other natural materials, or use them during a foraging session. Enrichment doesn’t always have to involve a complicated toy... sometimes a sturdy shell is enough.
Not every parrot can or wants to crack the same shell. So consider your bird’s size, beak strength, and experience. For birds that prefer to get straight to the tasty part, shelled hazelnuts are an easier alternative.
What’s in a hazelnut?
The edible hazelnut is naturally high in energy and fat. Most of its fat consists of monounsaturated fatty acids. Hazelnuts also naturally contain plant-based protein, fiber, vitamin E, and various minerals.
Hazelnuts contain magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus, among other nutrients. With around 63 grams of fat per 100 grams of edible nuts, they are best offered thoughtfully and in moderation.
So the shell mainly changes how your parrot gets to the nut... not the nutritional value of the kernel itself.
Pure nature... packaging included
Our hazelnuts in their shells are pure, unsalted, and contain no added oil or flavorings. They are selected for consumer quality and offered just as nature packaged them.
A nut to work on first... and then enjoy at your leisure.
Average nutritional values per 100 g
Energy 2763 kJ / 670 kcal | Fat 63 g | Of which saturated 4.6 g | Monounsaturated 47.1 g | Polyunsaturated 8.2 g | Carbohydrates 4.8 g | Of which sugars 4.3 g | Fiber 9 g | Protein 16.4 g | Vitamin E 15.2 mg | Folic acid 121 µg | Magnesium 160 mg | Calcium 160 mg | Phosphorus 320 mg | Copper 1.5 mg
The nutritional values refer to the edible hazelnut without its shell. These are average values; natural products may vary slightly from harvest to harvest.
Ingredients
100% European hazelnuts in their shells, of consumer quality.
Usage and feeding advice
Offer hazelnuts in their shells in moderation as part of a varied parrot diet. Serve them on their own or use them during foraging time. Always choose a size and use that suit your parrot’s size, beak strength, and experience.
Storage advice
Store in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed package, preferably below 13 °C. Once opened, use within 12 months for consumer-quality products. Hazelnuts can also be frozen if desired.
Available in
400 g and 1 kg.
Does your parrot prefer immediate access to the nut? Check out our shelled hazelnuts. Or explore the full collection of nuts for parrots and parakeets.
