wild bird food?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 1:13 pm
I have a fresh bag of Lyric nyjer seed - the label says the seed is selected and cleaned. I gave a little bit to my GS pair as a treat and they loved it. However, when I went back to study the label again I saw it said it was not recommended for caged birds.
Is this because nyjer alone is not a complete diet?
I've read that nyjer is oilier than many other seeds and should be a small part of a bird's diet. There is no nyjer at all in either of the two fortified seed mixtures I provide for daily diet.
So my question is, is there really anything harmful about sharing my outdoor finch food with my GS?
They are young and active, so I would think the calories would not be a problem, especially during winter months when the house is cooler.
Is this because nyjer alone is not a complete diet?
I've read that nyjer is oilier than many other seeds and should be a small part of a bird's diet. There is no nyjer at all in either of the two fortified seed mixtures I provide for daily diet.
So my question is, is there really anything harmful about sharing my outdoor finch food with my GS?
They are young and active, so I would think the calories would not be a problem, especially during winter months when the house is cooler.