Avigrain Budgie Mix Green

Avigrain Budgie Green Mix for Budgerigars

Avigrain Budgie Green is a breeder’s-quality seed mix formulated for budgerigars. It combines several millet varieties with 20% canary seed and a small amount of hulled oats, giving budgies a varied blend of seed sizes, textures and carbohydrate-rich grains.

The mix is suited to everyday feeding as the seed component of a balanced budgie diet. Avigrain recommends varied feeding, so fresh vegetables, leafy greens and other species-appropriate foods should be offered alongside the seed mix.

Why This Mix Works

Millets make up the main part of Budgie Green, providing an energy-rich base that budgerigars can easily open and eat. The mix includes several millet varieties rather than relying on one grain, giving birds more variety in the feeder.

Canary seed makes up 20% of the blend. It is higher in fibre and lower in carbohydrates than millet, helping balance the grain profile, while hulled oats are included sparingly for added variety and palatability.

Ingredients

• White French millet

• Panorama

• Canary seed: 20%

• Jap millet

• Panicum

• Shirohie millet

• Red panicum

• Hulled oats, where included

The ingredient list may use “and/or” because some grains can vary between batches. Check the supplied packaging for the current formulation.

How to Feed

Offer Avigrain Budgie Green in a clean seed dish and check it daily, as empty husks can make a feeder appear full even when little edible seed remains.

• Remove husks and leftover seed regularly

• Replace any seed that becomes wet or contaminated

• Provide fresh vegetables and leafy greens suited to budgies

• Keep clean drinking water available at all times

• Adjust the serving to the number and activity level of your birds

• Introduce the mix gradually when changing from another food

Budgie Green should not be the only food offered. Seed-heavy diets can lack nutrients supplied by vegetables, formulated pellets and other appropriate foods, so variety remains important. Avigrain describes its mixes as the seed component of a balanced avian diet.

Storage

Store the mix in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Reseal the bag after opening or place it inside a clean, secure bird-feed container.

Discard seed if it develops mould, a musty smell or signs of insect or rodent contamination.

Key Features & Benefits

• Breeder’s-quality seed blend for budgerigars

• Contains several millet varieties

• Includes a consistent 20% canary seed

• Small seed sizes suited to budgies

• Provides energy and variety

• Includes canary seed for a different fibre and carbohydrate profile

• Hulled oats used sparingly within the blend

• Suitable as the seed portion of a varied diet

• Available in 1kg, 2kg, 4kg and 20kg

• Bulk 20kg option for breeders and multi-bird aviaries

Frequently Asked Questions

What is in Avigrain Budgie Green Mix?

The blend contains White French millet, Panorama, 20% canary seed, Jap millet, panicum, Shirohie millet, red panicum and/or hulled oats.

Is Avigrain Budgie Green suitable for everyday feeding?

Yes. It can be offered as the daily seed component of a budgie’s diet, but it should be supported with fresh vegetables, greens and other species-appropriate foods.

Is Budgie Green a complete bird food?

No. It is a seed blend rather than a complete diet. Avigrain recommends varied and balanced feeding, with seed forming only one part of the bird’s overall nutrition.

How much canary seed does it contain?

Avigrain Budgie Green contains 20% canary seed. Canary seed is higher in fibre and lower in carbohydrates than the millet varieties used in the blend.

What is the difference between Budgie Green and Budgie Blue?

Budgie Green contains 20% canary seed. Avigrain positions Budgie Blue as a higher-canary-seed, less fattening alternative, so the best choice depends on the feeding program and condition of your birds.

Can I feed Avigrain Budgie Green to other small birds?

It is formulated for budgerigars. Some similar small seed-eating birds may eat the grains, but a species-specific mix is usually the better choice for meeting their normal feeding preferences.

How often should I clean the seed feeder?

Check the feeder every day and remove husks, dirt and damp seed. Wash it regularly and allow it to dry before adding fresh food.

How should I store Avigrain Budgie Green?

Keep the bag sealed in a cool, dry location protected from moisture, insects and rodents. Do not feed seed that appears mouldy or smells musty.

What sizes are available?

BPG Supplies offers Avigrain Budgie Green in 1kg, 2kg, 4kg and 20kg sizes.