Avigrain Canola Seed – Oil-Rich Rape Seed for Finches, Canaries & Quail (1kg to 20kg)

A Conditioning Seed for Finches, Canaries and Quail

Avigrain Canola Seed is a single-grain bird feed made from 100% Australian canola, also widely known as rape seed. It is a small, oil-rich seed that adds variety and energy to a mixed-seed diet, which is why it is a popular ingredient in finch, canary and quail blends, as well as in breeder and conditioning mixes. This is 100% canola with nothing added, so you can blend it to suit your own birds. It comes in 1kg, 2kg, 4kg and bulk 20kg bags to suit everyone from single-bird owners to busy aviaries.

Why Add Canola to a Seed Blend

Canola brings something different to the mix. Its small size, texture and nutrient profile set it apart from the usual millets and canary seed, giving birds more variety in the bowl. Being naturally rich in oil, it is a useful energy and conditioning seed, which is exactly why breeders reach for it in tonic and conditioning blends in the lead-up to and through the breeding season, rather than as the everyday main grain.

Feed It in Controlled Amounts

Because canola is an oil-rich seed, it is best offered in measured amounts as one part of a balanced blend, not as a free-choice staple. Birds can be inclined to pick out richer seeds if allowed, so mixing canola through a suitable blend at a sensible ratio keeps the overall diet balanced. Used this way, it is a genuine asset to a feeding program.

Which Birds It Suits

Avigrain Canola is most commonly fed to finches, canaries and quail, whose smaller beaks suit the fine seed. It can also be included in selected budgie, small-parrot and pigeon blends, and in conditioning mixes for other compatible seed-eating aviary birds. How much to include depends on the species, the bird's age and activity, and the rest of its diet.

Part of a Balanced Diet

Canola is a single seed, so on its own it does not provide every vitamin, mineral and nutrient birds need for long-term health. It is best used as one component of a varied program that also includes other suitable seeds, a formulated diet and fresh foods appropriate to the species, with fresh water always available. It may also be used as an ingredient in professionally balanced poultry rations, but it should not replace a complete feed for backyard chickens, chicks or quail, where a formulated feed should remain the main diet and grains only a smaller supplement.

Sizes for Owners and Breeders

The 1kg, 2kg and 4kg packs suit household bird owners and smaller collections, while the economical 20kg bulk bag is ideal for breeders and larger aviaries getting through seed regularly. That range makes it easy to buy the right amount without waste.

Key Features & Benefits

• 100% Australian-grown canola (rape seed)
• Small, oil-rich seed for finches, canaries and quail
• Useful in breeder, tonic and conditioning blends
• Adds variety, texture and energy to mixed seed
• Can be included in budgie, small-parrot and pigeon blends
• Best fed in controlled amounts within a balanced blend
• Available in 1kg, 2kg, 4kg and bulk 20kg

Product Details

• Product: Avigrain Canola Seed
• Ingredient: 100% canola seed
• Also known as: Rape seed
• Country of origin: Australia
• Feed form: Dry whole seed
• Available sizes: 1kg, 2kg, 4kg, 20kg
• Suitable for: Finches, canaries, quail, and selected budgie, small-parrot and pigeon blends
• Brand: Avigrain

How to Feed and Store

Mix a controlled amount of canola through a suitable birdseed blend rather than feeding it alone, and introduce it gradually when changing the existing diet. Use clean, dry feeders, avoid placing them directly beneath perches, and remove husks and uneaten seed regularly. Discard any damp, mouldy or contaminated seed, and always supply clean drinking water. If soaking or sprouting, prepare only small amounts with clean equipment and fresh water, rinse well, remove uneaten portions promptly, and never feed seed that smells off or shows mould, as moist seed spoils quickly. Store the bag sealed in a cool, dry, ventilated spot, keep bulk bags off damp floors, and protect from insects and rodents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Avigrain Canola Seed?
It is a single-grain bird feed made from 100% whole Australian canola, also commonly called rape seed.

Which birds can eat canola seed?
It is mainly used in blends for finches, canaries and quail, and can also be included in selected budgie, small-parrot and pigeon blends.

Is canola the same as rape seed?
Yes. Canola birdseed is also traditionally sold as rape seed.

Can it be fed on its own?
No. It is best used as one part of a balanced blend rather than a standalone diet, as it does not contain everything birds need on its own.

Is canola high in oil?
Yes. It is naturally oil-rich, so it should be offered in controlled amounts as part of a varied diet.

Can chickens eat it?
It can be included as part of a balanced poultry ration, but it should not replace complete chicken feed. For backyard chickens, keep a formulated feed as the main diet and grains as a smaller supplement.

Does it need to be soaked?
No. It can be fed dry. Soaking or sprouting is optional and needs careful hygiene to avoid mould.

What pack sizes are available?
It comes in 1kg, 2kg, 4kg and a bulk 20kg bag.

Where can I buy Avigrain Canola Seed in Australia?
It is available online from BPG Supplies (Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies), with shipping across Australia and local pickup in Bonnyrigg, South-West Sydney.