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Grown in Canada
Spray millet is also called finger millet and is simply grain that has been left on the natural stalk rather than removed. Seeds are packed into tight, round clusters, and individual sprays with hundreds of seeds may be several inches long.
Benefits of Spray Millet for Pet Birds
Allowing birds to pick seeds from a stalk and break their natural hulls satisfies a pet bird's natural instinct to forage. Nibbling exercises the bird's bill to keep it in good shape and helps relieve stress and anxiety which can calm your pet.
Offering pet birds spray millet is ideal when young birds are being weaned, as the extra calories and protein help ensure healthy growth. Nesting birds can make use of the nutrition as well as stress relief when they are molting. The deliciousness of spray millet can also entice sick birds to eat so they can recover more quickly.
If birds are a bit overweight, using spray millet to replace part of their regular diet will reduce the overall fat in their meals, helping with weight maintenance and control. Finally, because millet is highly alkaline, it is easier for birds to digest, especially if they have food sensitivity issues and have trouble with other foods.
Offering pet birds spray millet is ideal when young birds are being weaned, as the extra calories and protein help ensure healthy growth. Nesting birds can make use of the nutrition as well as stress relief when they are molting. The deliciousness of spray millet can also entice sick birds to eat so they can recover more quickly.
If birds are a bit overweight, using spray millet to replace part of their regular diet will reduce the overall fat in their meals, helping with weight maintenance and control. Finally, because millet is highly alkaline, it is easier for birds to digest, especially if they have food sensitivity issues and have trouble with other foods.
Feeding Spray Millet to Pet Birds
While this is a nutritious snack, spray millet should only be offered occasionally as part of an overall balanced diet that includes seeds, pellets, fruit, and vegetables. To ensure healthy eating habits, a bird should not be given a millet spray until its regular meal is finished.