Vitamins, supplements & such

[flrancho]

Since I've had birds I've just always given them a standard bird seed mix, a cuttlebone and maybe some occasional treats. I was recently told though that I should be giving my finches vitamins and supplements, especially calcium & vitamin D? I've never done this, what kind of vitamins, supplements and other food additives do you give your birds?

[Finchgirl]

I thought this supplement looked good(http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.j ... oduct+Type), but really, if you feed your bird a good pellet, millet, and some green food and fruit they should be fine. Cuttlebone contains calcium, so that isn't an issue with your finches.

[debbie276]

If you feed hard boiled eggs they will get all they need that isn't found in their normal seed and treat diet. If not then I would feed a vitamin supplement with D3 included.