03/09/2026
REPEAT AFTER ME: SEEDS ARE HEALTHY!
If you’ve ever been on a bird group, you have heard someone rattle off the myth that “seed is unhealthy” or “seed has no nutrition.” I see these claims everyday and I can tell you that, with even a 2-minute google search, you can immediately see the nutritional value in seeds. By nature, seeds have to capture and store beneficial nutrients to jumpstart plant growth, since seeds don’t yet have leaves to perform photosynthesis and generate their own energy. These storage nutrients are also packed into seeds along with other beneficial components to make seeds a vital part of the diverse whole food diet. Should your bird be on an all-seed diet? Absolutely not! But they shouldn’t be on a mostly pelleted diet either as too much of any one food item is never recommended. Diversify your bird’s diet and include a healthy mix of seeds as part of the evening meal after they’ve had fresh foods during the day. Soaking and sprouting seeds offers a different set of nutrients and is also beneficial… these should be offered along with fresh fruits and veg each morning. More options at the shop link in our page.
-Dr. Jason
