Bird Food and Bird Seed for Aviary and Wild Birds
Bird food is the seed, pellet and specialty mix that keeps pet and wild birds healthy, singing and in good feather. At Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies, we stock bird seed and feed for parrots, budgies, finches, canaries, cockatiels and lorikeets, plus wild bird mixes for the backyard. Whether you keep a single budgie or a full aviary, there's a feed here to match. You can buy bird food online for delivery across Australia, or pick it up in store. The right seed makes for brighter birds, better breeding and less mess in the cage.
How to choose the right bird seed
Start with the species. A parrot, a finch and a lorikeet all eat differently, so the feed has to suit the bird. Seed-eaters like budgies and finches want a good bird seed mix, big parrots do better on pellets, and lorikeets need a wet or dry nectar. Match the feed to your bird and you'll see it in their condition, so keep it fresh in a clean hopper from our Drinkers & Feeders range.
Parrot, budgie and finch seed mixes
Most cage birds run on a quality seed mix. We keep Avigrain mixes for parrots, budgies, finches, canaries and cockatiels, so there's a match for whatever you're keeping. Straight seeds like Jap millet and canary seed suit finch food and small birds, while niger seed for birds is a finch and wild-bird favourite. These aviary bird seed mixes are the daily base most keepers build a diet around.
Bird pellets and complete diets
For a fuss-free diet, pellets take the guesswork out. Vetafarm Nutriblend and Macaw Nuts give parrots a complete, balanced feed in every bite, with no seed-picking or waste. Bird pellets suit owners who want steady nutrition without mixing their own. Move birds across slowly, since a seed addict won't switch overnight.
Lorikeet food and specialty feeds
Lorikeets and honeyeaters don't eat seed, they need nectar. We stock Shep's Lori-Wet and Vetafarm Wild Earth as wet and dry lorikeet food that copies their natural diet. Rotate wet and dry to keep things interesting and the cage cleaner. For breeders, we also carry hand-rearing and soft foods for the busy season.
Wild bird seed for the backyard
Want more colour in the yard? A wild bird food mix draws native and garden birds in without much effort. Our Avigrain Wild Bird Mix comes in a big 20kg bag for regular feeders, and niger or millet pulls in finches and smaller visitors. Scatter a little wild bird seed in the morning and see who turns up. Just keep the feeders clean so the birds stay healthy.
Grit, supplements and bird health
Seed alone doesn't cover everything. ProBird Calcium Grit gives birds the shell grit and calcium they need for digestion and strong eggs, while oregano oil and liquid vitamins support condition through moult and breeding. A pinch of grit and a vitamin top-up go a long way. For treatments and tonics, our Pet Medication range has the rest.
Bird feed brands we stock
We stick to brands aviary keepers rely on. Avigrain covers the seed mixes and straight grains, Vetafarm handles the pellets and vet-formulated diets, and Passwell brings treats, crumbles and hand-rearing feeds. Shep's and Wombaroo look after lorikeet and specialty foods, while ProBird and Pigeon and Bird Products cover grit and health supplements. For racing and homing birds, our Pigeon Feed range carries the right mixes.
Buy bird seed in Sydney or online
You'll find us at 462 Elizabeth Dr, Bonnyrigg, in South-West Sydney, open seven days. Locals searching bird seed near me get free delivery on orders over $50 within 20km, so bird food in Bonnyrigg reaches your door. Further out? Buy bird seed online and we'll ship across Australia. Setting up a new aviary? Our Bird Cages & Aviaries range has the housing sorted.
Why choose Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies for bird seed
We're a working produce and pet store in Bonnyrigg, and bird keepers have shopped with us for years. That means real advice on what to feed a fussy parrot or a breeding pair of finches, not guesswork off a shelf. You get fresh seed that turns over quickly, fair prices on bulk bags, and a range built for aviaries, not just single pets. Keepers with mixed flocks often grab poultry grain too, so our Poultry Feed range sits close by.
FAQs
What is the best food for pet birds?
The best food is one that suits the species, usually a quality seed mix or complete pellet, backed up with grit and the odd treat. Parrots often do well on pellets, while budgies, finches and canaries stay on seed mixes.
Is seed or pellets better for birds?
Both work, but pellets give more balanced nutrition because birds can't pick out their favourite bits and skip the rest. Seed mixes are cheaper and more natural, so many keepers feed pellets as the base and seed as a treat.
What do you feed lorikeets?
Lorikeets eat nectar, not seed, so feed a wet or dry lorikeet mix like Shep's Lori-Wet or Vetafarm Wild Earth. Rotate the two and always give fresh water, since wet food spoils quickly in warm weather.
What seed do finches and budgies eat?
Finches and budgies do best on small seeds like Jap millet, canary seed and a fine budgie or finch mix. Niger seed is a good high-energy extra, especially for finches.
Can I feed wild birds in my garden?
Yes. A wild bird seed mix draws native and garden birds, and niger or millet suits smaller visitors. Keep feeders clean and only put out what the birds finish in a day to avoid mould.
Can I buy bird seed online in Australia?
Yes. Order bird seed online for delivery across Australia, or collect free from our Bonnyrigg store, with free local delivery on orders over $150 within 10km.