Avigrain Grey Sunflower-high-quality, nutritious treat for birds of all kinds

Avigrain Grey Striped Sunflower: A High-Energy Seed Treat for Birds

Avigrain Grey Striped Sunflower seeds are large, plump seeds with a thick, hard shell, best used as a high-energy treat and enrichment food for birds. They're a favourite of larger parrots and are commonly added to mixes for cockatoos, galahs, macaws, African greys and similar species, as well as offered to wild birds.

Because the shells are tough, birds have to work to crack them open. That effort is part of the appeal: it gives beaks a natural workout and encourages foraging, which keeps active, intelligent birds mentally busy. Grey striped sunflower is large and thick-shelled, so while it's still high in fat, it isn't quite as energy-dense as thin black-oil sunflower.

Nutritionally, these seeds are a good source of energy, protein and healthy fats, along with fibre and vitamin E. That makes them useful during colder months, moulting, or any time a bird needs a bit more energy in its diet.

How to Feed Grey Sunflower

Sunflower is best treated as a supplement rather than a staple. Because it's high in fat, it's easy for birds to fill up on it and skip the rest of their diet, which can lead to weight gain over time. Offer it in controlled amounts alongside a varied base diet of seed mix, pellets, and fresh vegetables, and use it as a treat, training reward or foraging enrichment rather than the main meal.

Key Features & Benefits

• Large, plump grey striped sunflower seeds for parrots and large birds

• High-energy treat rich in protein, healthy fats and vitamin E

• Thick shell encourages natural cracking, beak exercise and foraging

• Ideal for cockatoos, galahs, macaws, African greys and wild birds

• Great as a training reward or enrichment food

• Useful energy boost during moulting and colder weather

• Available in 1kg, 2kg, 4kg and 15kg, shipped Australia-wide

Frequently Asked Questions

What birds eat grey striped sunflower seeds?
They suit larger parrots such as cockatoos, galahs, macaws and African greys, and are also popular with many wild birds. The tough shell makes them better suited to birds with strong beaks.

Are sunflower seeds good for birds?
In moderation, yes. They're an excellent source of energy, protein, healthy fats and vitamin E. But because they're high in fat, they should be a treat within a varied diet, not the main food, to avoid weight gain.

How much sunflower seed should I feed my bird?
Offer it as a supplement rather than a staple, keeping it to a small part of the overall diet. Pair it with a base seed mix, pellets and fresh vegetables so your bird gets balanced nutrition.

What's the difference between grey striped and black-oil sunflower?
Grey striped seeds are larger with thicker shells, so birds work harder to open them and they're slightly less energy-dense. Black-oil sunflower is smaller, thinner-shelled and higher in oil.

Can grey sunflower be used for foraging and training?
Yes. The hard shell makes it a great foraging and enrichment food, and the high palatability makes it an effective training reward when used sparingly.

What sizes does Avigrain Grey Sunflower come in?
It's available in 1kg, 2kg, 4kg and 15kg, with the 15kg bag suited to aviaries and multi-bird households.

Where can I buy Avigrain Grey Sunflower in Australia?
You can buy it online from BPG Supplies in 1kg to 15kg packs, with delivery available Australia-wide.