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Niger, bird seeds rich in phosphorus and calcium. Niger seeds (or nyjer seeds) are fine seeds rich in oil. They come from Guizotia abyssinica (also called Oleiferous Guizotia). Niger is very popular with most birds, goldfinches and tarins love it.
Niger is one of the few bird seeds with a good calcium/phosphorus ratio.
Canary grass is a nutritious seed particularly appreciated by many birds. Its high protein and fibre content makes it an essential food for the good health and vitality of birds. It is especially ideal for canaries, budgerigars, serins, and other small exotic birds.
Characteristics:
- Ingredients: 100% natural canary grass.
- Appearance: Elongated seeds, from pale yellow to light brown in colour.
- Nutritional Value: Rich in proteins (about 16%), fibres, and essential amino acids.
- Benefits:
- Promotes good digestion thanks to its fibre content.
- Contributes to the shine of plumage.
- Provides the necessary energy for birds' daily activities.
Turnip is almost similar to rapeseed, the difference is the more bitter flavor of the latter. Turnip seed is rich in protein and favourable to the improvement of song, so it is interesting during the breeding season in canaries.
A type of seed with a mild taste and high protein content. They are also high in fat.
This seed is quite fatty, we advise you not to exceed 10% of your shuttle mix for colored canaries or posture canaries.
For singing canaries, the shuttle softens the song and can therefore be used at 30% of the mixture: in the latter case, we advise you to accompany your bird's diet with liver support.
Dari, also known as sorghum or millet, is a variety of grain that is related to millet varieties. Dari is the size of a hemp seed. The grain originates from the warm regions of Australia, Asia, Africa, and South America. There are three varieties: white dari, yellow dari, and reddish-brown dari. It is noteworthy that more value is attributed to light dari than to reddish-brown dari. Regarding nutritional value, there is not the slightest difference. Furthermore, reddish-brown dari is well appreciated by lovebirds. Dari can be compared to wheat in terms of starch content. The seed has a favourable composition of amino acids. The protein present in dari has a particularly high leucine content.
Flaxseed is rich in omega 3, which is essential for the cardiovascular system.
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.
Flaxseed is rich in omega 3, which is essential for the cardiovascular system.
The 1 kg white Perilla from the Manitoba brand is a high-quality food specially designed for birds.
Features and Benefits:
- Natural and Pure: White perilla is a natural, pure, and untreated seed, offering a healthy source of nutrition for birds.
- Rich in Nutrients: It is particularly rich in omega-3 fatty acids, essential for the overall health of birds, especially for their cardiovascular and immune systems.
- Plumage Health: Regular consumption of white perilla helps maintain shiny and healthy plumage thanks to its nutritional properties.
These seeds rich in fat and protein are especially appreciated by wild birds. They will attract sizerins, finches, goldfinches, black-capped, sparrows, mourning doves and a host of other birds to your garden. It is often used as a replacement for the shuttle, which is more expensive.
Oatmeal or peeled oats are used in the composition of the basic mixtures of canaries and hooked beaks especially during the breeding and feeding period.
Its protein level is quite low, but it is a seed rich in energy.
Crude protein: 13%
Fat: 8%
Carbohydrates: 68%
Phosphorus: 0.4%
Calcium: 0.09%
Yellow millet is rich in vitamins and minerals and is an alkaline (non-acidic) cereal. It is part of the basic diet of parakeets, exotic birds and exotic doves.
Millet contains magnesium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, manganese, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin PP (nicotinic acid) and vitamin B5.
