A method of making a packaged food for domesticated birds. The method includes selecting at least one of a plurality of fresh food ingredients having been processed into an easily handled and stable form, the fresh food ingredients selected from vegetables, fruits, berries, pulses, grains and seeds, nuts, and pasta. At least one of a plurality of processed complete food ingredients that contain generally a complete nutritional profile for the domesticated birds is then selected. The selected ingredients are then placed into an aseptic package. The ingredients are then retorted within the aseptic package so that the ingredients within the package have a moisture content between approximately 65% and approximately 78%.
