Eurital red millet for birds, 1kg

Straight feeding stuff for birds: red foxtail millet, 1kg

The origin of red foxtail millet

The main cultivation areas for red foxtail millet are in China, Central Asia, Afghanistan and India. It is also cultivated in South-East Asia, South-East Europe, South Africa and Australia and grows on nutrient-rich clay and sandy soils.

Why birds love foxtail 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 ornamental birds such as budgerigars, cockatiels, exotic birds and parrots.

The near-natural feed intake through unthreshed fruit stands

Red foxtail millet is not threshed and the seeds are still contained in their natural “packaging”, the cob. This means that the birds still have to work a little to get their food and pick the seeds out of the fruit stand one by one, which encourages natural feeding.

Feeding recommendation

Millet should only be offered to birds in small quantities as a treat, as it is comparatively low in fat but can lead to obesity if eaten in excess. In addition, the exclusive consumption of millet can lead to a nutrient deficiency, as the diet would be too one-sided.

The nutritional value of foxtail millet compared to other bird feeds

Millet contains relatively little fat compared to other bird foods such as sunflower seeds. On average, 100 g of millet contains a maximum of 4 g of fat, whereas sunflower seeds contain around 50 g of fat per 100 g.

Manufacturer information

Manufacturer: Versele Laga Kapellestraat 70 – 9800 Deinze – Belgium