Polly's Natural Parrot Boutique

Polly's Natural Parrot Boutique: natural food and enrichment for parrots

Polly's Natural Parrot Boutique is an online store based in London dedicated to natural food and enrichment for parrots. Its catalogue is built around organic herbal teas for birds, dry mixes, edible flowers, nuts, freeze-dried food, soaking and sprouting blends, microgreens and natural toys. The company also sells parrot cookbooks, teapots, mugs and strainers, as well as accessories.

Origin: from Polly's recovery to a specialist brand

The founder, Karmen Budai, launched the project in 2019 after Polly, a lesser sulphur-crested cockatoo, came into her life in 2016. A series of health issues affecting Polly led Budai to explore holistic approaches to avian wellness, and she discovered the role of raw whole foods, sprouted seeds, dried herbs and herbal teas formulated specifically for birds. The experience of Polly's recovery and the sharing of her menus on social media led to the publication of her first book, A Parrot's Fine Cuisine Cookbook and Nutritional Guide, and later to the creation of the store.

Scientific and veterinary guidance

The company notes the collaboration of Jason Crean, a degreed biologist and certified avian specialist and president of The Avicultural Society of Chicagoland (United States), as responsible for developing its organic avian herbal teas. Its approach focuses on promoting a raw whole foods diet and increasing dietary diversity so that birds not only survive but thrive. It also collaborates with avian vet specialist Stephanie Lamb, whose medical input helps verify the safety and effectiveness of the blends.

Product catalogue

The catalogue is organised into several categories: organic parrot herbal teas, dry mixes, toppers, forage, nuts, edible flowers, freeze-dried food, soaking and sprouting blends, microgreens, natural toys, parrot cookbooks, teapots, mugs, strainers and accessories. Featured products shown in the store include Hormone Bliss Organic Parrot Tea (80 g), Eternal Feathers Organic Parrot Tea, Fine Cuisine Seed Mix S/M with superfood, Crunchy Sprouts (freeze-dried blend), Farmhouse Freeze Dried Blend (50 g), Parrot Triple Threat, Sola Skewer Parrot Toy, Parrot Super Sunrise Toy, Sola Sandwich and Parrot Tongue Twister Natural Toy. It also offers the books A Parrot's Healthy Dining - Go Raw! Avian Nutritional Guide and Recipes for All Species and A Parrot's Healthy Meal Planner Cookbook.

Shipping and manufacturing

The store advertises free UK shipping on orders over £35. Products are manufactured in Great Britain.

Collaborations and outlook

The company states that it has collaborated with organisations such as World Parrot Trust, Phoenix Landing Foundation and Parrot Society New Zealand, as well as other charities, rescue centres and international influencers. It notes that it introduced avian herbal teas to the UK and Europe.

Location and contact

71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ, UK