Couscous is a hard grain semolina that is steamed until the small grains are obtained, which are then dried. Couscous is excellent for supplementing the feeding food of nestlings or adults. Wet the couscous with hot water, let it swell for a few minutes then add to the egg food (for 1 teaspoon of couscous plan 4-5 teaspoons of food), coloring, fruit.
Couscous is a hard grain semolina that is steamed until the small grains are obtained, which are then dried. Couscous is excellent for supplementing the feeding food of nestlings or adults. Wet the couscous with hot water, let it swell for a few minutes then add to the egg food (for 1 teaspoon of couscous plan 4-5 teaspoons of food), coloring, fruit.
The sunflower seed contains nearly 40% lipids, but also proteins, carbohydrates, and vitamins B and E. A sunflower seed contains approximately 600 kilocalories per 100 g.
It meets the needs of a wide variety of birds throughout the year, including the smallest among them.
Sunflower seeds are a real treat for our birds who love them!
Dried rowan berry that is loved by hooked beaks, natives and tropical birds. Use to enrich your seed mixes or treats. Dried fruit has a very long shelf life. To be used daily and in all seasons for a balanced meal to avoid deficiencies.
The Cardy seed is rich in protein and linoleic acid, which helps reduce cholesterol levels and therefore decreases the risk of heart disease. It is found in mixes for budgerigars and parrots, but also for native birds such as bullfinches.
Cardy seeds are high in fat. The amino acid proportions of the seed are very favourable, with a very high arginine content. The seed is low in lysine and methionine + cystine, while tryptophan is completely lacking.
The flaxseed consists of 40 to 45% oil and 25% protein. Flaxseed preserves very well. It contains, in particular, two fatty acids with similar names (both derived from the word "lin"), linolenic acid (an omega-3) and linoleic acid.
The seed is used in animal feed, particularly for laying hens for which an increase in the omega-3 content of the eggs is desired.
Due to these properties, this seed aids digestion.
These seeds rich in lipids and proteins are especially appreciated by wild birds. They will attract sizerins, reeds, goldfinches, black-headed chickadees, sparrows, sad doves and a host of other birds to your garden. It is often used as a replacement for the more expensive shuttle.
Millet is used in the diet of all birds: straight beaks and hooked beaks. In clusters, it's a delicacy they love.
Millet in clusters has a good protein and carbohydrate content and it also contains a large number of amino acids. Ideal to distract your birds and thus avoid pecking (pulling feathers).
We advised to give red millet for exotic birds. It is richer in protein than yellow millet.