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Complete Commercial Seed Mix (for parrots and finches)
Blended mix of seeds, and in better-quality formulas some pellets, grains and dried fruit, aimed at a species group.
Who can eat it
BudgerigarsCockatielsFinchesCanaries (species-appropriate mixes)
Not suitable for
MammalsReptilesFish
Benefits
- Convenient and long-lasting compared with fresh food
- Species-specific mixes account for differing seed size and nutrient needs
- Can be combined with fresh vegetables for a varied diet
Risks
- Seed-only diets are commonly linked to obesity and fatty liver disease because birds selectively eat high-fat seeds
- Low in vitamin A and calcium unless fortified or supplemented
- Stale or damp seed can grow mould
Preparation and serving
- Preparation
- Store in a sealed, cool, dry container and check regularly for staleness or insect activity.
- Serving guidance
- Best offered alongside daily fresh vegetables and, ideally, a proportion of formulated pellets rather than as the sole diet.