Vitakraft Fruit Kracker Sticks For Parakeets equals more fun and more fitness   This product not only offers great nutrition, but also the opportunity for the pet to play with and    work    for its food.  The swinging motion created as the pet works to free the seed simulates the motion of grasses, flowers or other plants that the animals feed on in the wild.  Every Vitakraft treat stick has a wooden core which is dipped in a calcium and mineral rich    batter   , coated with seeds and grains and then baked.  This process is repeated at least three times.  The result is a very long lasting, triple baked treat that is as nutritious as it is fun for your pet.  When the seed is all gone, the small animals enjoy nibbling on the wooden core as well.