Avigrain Hulled Oats – De-Husked Oat Groats for Budgies, Cockatiels & Finches (1kg to 20kg)

Soft De-Husked Oat Groats for Small Birds

Avigrain Hulled Oats are oat groats with the tough outer husk already removed, leaving the soft oat kernel exposed. That makes them much easier for smaller birds to eat than whole feed oats, which is why they are a popular ingredient in blends for budgies, cockatiels, lovebirds, canaries, finches and other compatible grain-eating birds. Add them to a balanced seed mix or offer them in controlled amounts as part of a varied diet. Available in 1kg, 2kg, 4kg and bulk 20kg bags, there is a size for single pets right through to breeders and aviaries.

Why Choose Hulled Oats

The big difference with hulled oats is the missing husk. With whole oats, birds have to crack and discard the fibrous outer hull first, which many small birds struggle with and which leaves a pile of empty husks in the feeder. Hulled oats skip that step: the kernel is ready to eat, so more of what you put in the bowl actually gets eaten, with less mess. They are a soft, palatable grain that works well in small-bird, parrot and conditioning blends.

Which Birds It Suits

Hulled oats suit budgies, cockatiels, peachfaces and lovebirds, canaries, finches and small parrots, as well as pigeons and larger grain-eating birds and other compatible aviary species. The de-husked kernel opens the grain up to smaller birds that would otherwise leave whole oats untouched. How much to include depends on the species, activity level and the rest of the diet, and hulled oats should not become the one seed birds pick out and gorge on.

Part of a Balanced Diet

Hulled oats are a single feed ingredient, so on their own they do not provide every nutrient birds need for long-term health. They are best offered alongside other species-appropriate foods, which may include a suitable formulated diet, vegetables and controlled amounts of other seeds and grains. The right balance varies between species and individual birds, so adjust the diet to suit, and always provide clean, fresh drinking water.

Soaking and Sprouting

Hulled oats can be soaked for some feeding programs, but because the protective husk has been removed, they spoil faster than whole oats when wet, so extra care is needed. Prepare only a small amount with clean containers and fresh water, rinse well, keep soaked grain cool, remove uneaten moist food promptly, and never feed oats showing mould, fermentation or an off smell. They also may not sprout as reliably as whole oats, since the kernel can be nicked during de-husking, so whole intact oats are the better choice for sprouting.

Key Features & Benefits

• De-husked oat kernels (oat groats / naked oats)
• Easier for small birds to eat than whole oats
• Suits budgies, cockatiels, lovebirds, canaries and finches
• Soft, palatable grain for seed and conditioning blends
• Leaves less discarded husk in the feeder
• Suitable for household and aviary feeding
• Available in 1kg, 2kg, 4kg and bulk 20kg

Product Details

• Product: Avigrain Hulled Oats
• Grain type: Hulled oats (de-husked)
• Also known as: Oat groats or naked oats
• Feed form: Dry de-husked oat kernels
• Available sizes: 1kg, 2kg, 4kg, 20kg
• Suitable for: Budgies, cockatiels, lovebirds, canaries, finches, small parrots and compatible birds
• Brand: Avigrain

How to Feed and Store

Add a controlled amount of hulled oats to a species-appropriate seed blend rather than feeding them alone, and introduce them gradually when changing the diet. Use a clean, dry feeder, offer only what the birds will eat while fresh, and remove uneaten grain and any husks regularly. Discard oats that become damp, mouldy or contaminated, and keep feeders away from leaking drinkers and wet aviary floors. Store the bag resealed in a cool, dry, ventilated spot, raise bulk bags off damp floors, and protect from rodents and insects. Because the husk is removed, keep them especially dry, as they take up moisture more readily than whole oats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are hulled oats?
They are oat kernels with the tough outer husk removed, also called oat groats or naked oats, which makes them easier for small birds to eat.

Are they suitable for budgies?
Yes. Hulled oats are commonly used in budgie seed blends, offered as part of a varied diet rather than the only feed.

Can cockatiels, finches and canaries eat them?
Yes. The de-husked kernel suits cockatiels, finches, canaries and other smaller birds as part of a mixed-seed or balanced feeding program.

What is the difference between whole and hulled oats?
Whole oats keep their fibrous outer husk, which birds must crack open. Hulled oats have that husk removed, leaving the softer kernel ready to eat.

Can they be fed on their own?
They can be offered in small amounts, but they are not a complete food and should not make up the whole diet.

Can hulled oats be sprouted?
Not as reliably as whole oats, because the kernel can be damaged during de-husking. Whole intact oats are the better choice for sprouting.

What sizes are available?
They come in 1kg, 2kg, 4kg and a bulk 20kg bag.

Where can I buy Avigrain Hulled Oats in Australia?
They are available online from BPG Supplies (Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies), with shipping across Australia and local pickup in Bonnyrigg, South-West Sydney.