Eurital red millet for birds, 1kg

Single feed for birds: Red millet, 1kg The origin of red millet

Red foxtail millet is primarily grown in China, Central Asia, Afghanistan, and India. It is also cultivated in Southeast Asia, Southeast Europe, South Africa, and Australia, and grows on nutrient-rich clay and sandy soils.

Why birds love millet

Foxtail millet is a popular and tasty food for many birds, especially small birds such as sparrows, finches, goldfinches and dunnocks, as well as pet birds such as budgies, cockatiels, exotic birds and parrots.

The natural feed intake through unthreshed fruit clusters

Red foxtail millet is an unthreshed seed head, meaning the seeds are still contained in their natural "packaging," the ear. Therefore, the birds have to work a bit for their food, picking the seeds individually from the seed head, which promotes a more natural feeding process.

Feeding recommendation

Foxtail millet should only be offered to birds in small quantities as a treat, as it is comparatively low in fat, but excessive consumption can lead to obesity. Furthermore, eating only foxtail or pericarp millet can lead to nutrient deficiencies, as the diet would be too one-sided.

The nutritional value of foxtail millet compared to other bird feeds

Compared to other bird foods like sunflower seeds, millet contains relatively little fat. 100g of millet contains an average maximum of 4g of fat, while sunflower seeds contain about 50g of fat per 100g.

Manufacturer information

Manufacturer: Versele Laga Kapellestraat 70 – 9800 Deinze – Belgium