small parrot mix

[jusdeb]

Hi , does anyone make their own seed mix for small parrots based on Budgie mix ?

Having a big problem getting seed that isnt saturated with way too much sunflower seed.

What extra seeds will I need to add and at what ratio ?

Thanks folks oh I have a few different parrots from neophema up to Princess but mostly Red Rumps and Quarrion .

[avinet]

I don't normally mix my own but have at times when supplies were interrupted. A good budgie mix would have around 5% by weight of grey striped sunflower added, and maybe half that amount of safflower.

A potential problem with budgie mixes is that some have too much hulled oats added - a high fat seed which is good in small amounts - no more than 5%. Also the budgie mix should contain a good proportion of canary seed, one of the more nutritious seeds used in mixes but also one of the more expensive.

If you mix your own it can be a good idea to double the amount of sunflower when the birds are breeding - the extra fat and protein can help baby growth.

cheers,

Mike

[jusdeb]

Thanks