I originally got the Red Palm and Coconut to heal a spot on my Goffin that he was chewing on. He wouldn't allow us to put on an ointment from the vet to heal it nor could I give him Vit A drops. So I melt a bit of the oils together in a bit of hot water and add to his morning birdy bread along with some of the hemp seeds. He healed quickly. He won't eat it if the red palm is not on it. His feathers are very healthy looking.