
Budgies are active, social, and intelligent birds that thrive on a well-balanced diet. At Haith’s, we take pride in carefully crafting budgie seed mixes that meet their unique dietary needs.
These lively little birds require a carefully crafted blend to supply their energy, overall well-being, and long-term vitality. Providing a premium budgie seed mix keeps your budgie happy, healthy and thriving.
Why Premium Budgie Seed is Essential
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Nutritional Balance
Budgie seed mixes are designed to provide a balance of nutrients, including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and essential vitamins. Seeds such as millet and canary seed are rich in energy, making them ideal for supporting your budgie’s active lifestyle. Sunflower seeds and linseed add
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Mental Stimulation
Foraging is a natural behaviour for budgies, and seed mixes encourage this instinct. Sprinkling seeds around their cage or using foraging toys can keep your budgie mentally stimulated and prevent boredom.
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Affordable and Accessible
Seed mixes are widely available and cost-effective compared to some other dietary options. Haiths carefully curated mixes combine premium ingredients at competitive prices, ensuring your budgie gets the best without breaking the bank.
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Variety and Palatability
A high-quality seed mix offers a variety of textures, shapes, and flavours, keeping your budgie interested in their food. This variety ensures they receive a broader spectrum of nutrients and enjoy their
mealtime.

Key Ingredients in Budgie Seed Mixes: Their Role in Nutrition and Well-Being
A well-balanced budgie diet requires more than just any seed mix - it needs a combination of nutrient-rich ingredients that support energy, muscle development, digestion, feather health, and immune function. Each seed plays a unique role in delivering essential vitamins, minerals, and macro nutrients that keep budgies active and thriving.

White millet
The Energy Booster
White millet is the foundation of most budgie seed mixes due to its high carbohydrate content, which provides a quick and easily digestible energy source. Its small, round shape makes it easy for budgies to consume, and its mild flavour encourages feeding. White millet mimics the grains budgies forage for in the wild, making it a familiar and well-accepted staple.

canary seed
Lean Protein for Strength
Canary seed is a premium ingredient prized for its high protein content and essential amino acids, which support muscle development, feather growth, and overall vitality. Unlike some higher-fat seeds, canary seed is naturally low in fat, making it ideal for maintaining a healthy weight while ensuring budgies get the nutrients they need to stay strong and active.

red millet
A Nutritional Variety with Added Minerals
Red millet is not only visually distinct but also nutritionally complementary to white millet. It provides a slightly different
profile of vitamins and minerals, contributing to a more diverse and
well-rounded diet. Like white millet, it serves as a great source of sustained
energy, making it a valuable component in seed blends.

groats
Protein-Rich and Digestive Health Support
Groats, or hulled oats, are packed with protein and fibre, offering dual benefits. The protein aids in muscle maintenance and growth, while the fibre supports a healthy digestive system. Budgies that consume groats experience sustained energy release, making them particularly beneficial for active birds or those in colder environments where additional warmth and nourishment are required.

linseed
Essential for Feather Health
Linseed is a nutritional powerhouse, providing an abundance of omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for maintaining healthy skin and producing glossy, vibrant plumage. These healthy fats play an essential role in reducing inflammation, improving feather quality, and supporting brain function. Linseed is particularly beneficial during moulting seasons, helping budgies replace and strengthen their feathers efficiently.

safflower
A Healthy Fat Alternative to Sunflower Seeds
Safflower seeds are rich in healthy fats and vitamin E, which support immune function, feather quality, and skin health. Unlike sunflower seeds, which are often high in fat and can contribute to obesity in budgies, safflower offers a more balanced fat content, making it an excellent alternative for birds that require weight management.

NIGER SEED
High-Energy and Enticing for Picky Eaters
Niger seed is a tiny, nutrient-dense seed that is highly palatable and rich in oils. Its high-fat content provides budgies with a concentrated energy source, making it particularly beneficial for young, breeding, or recovering birds. The strong taste and aroma of niger seed also help encourage finicky eaters to consume a more varied diet.
Our Budgie Seed Mixes: Quality You Can Trust
At Haiths, we pride ourselves on offering top-notch budgie seed mixes designed to meet the specific needs of your feathered friends.

Budgie Breeders 50/50 Mix
This specially formulated mix is a hit among breeders. It contains a balanced ratio of 50% canary seed and 50% millet, providing a straightforward yet highly effective combination for budgies. The mix supports growth, breeding success, and overall well-being.

Bravo
Bravo Budgie Seed Mix offers a balanced, clean diet for pet or aviary budgies. With a blend of naked oats, plain canary seed, red and yellow millet, it’s perfect for maintaining health. Pair with Haith's Budgie tonic seed, an iodine pecking block, grit, and cuttle for a complete nutritional package. Whether for a flock or a caged pet, this mix ensures a healthy, well-rounded diet.

Budgie Tonic
A premium, nutrient-rich blend designed to enhance the health and vitality of your budgerigar’s daily seed diet. Packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, it boosts the immune system, promotes vibrant plumage, and supports overall well-being. This carefully crafted mix combines yellow millet, panicum, Japanese millet, niger seeds, and naked oats, all infused with the natural, invigorating aroma of aniseed oil. With its variety of seeds known for their health benefits, Budgie Tonic Seed is perfect for daily feeding, ensuring your bird remains healthy, active, and happy.

Tip Top Budgie Mix
Tip Top Budgie Seed takes the guesswork out of feeding your budgie, offering a perfectly balanced diet tailored for new budgie owners. Crafted with insight from experienced bird-keepers, it includes a nutritious mix of panicum, white and yellow millets, plain canary and black rape. With the added benefit of Haith's renowned Budgie Tonic Seed, Tip Top Budgie Seed delivers everything your bird needs for optimal health. Simple, effective, and affordable, it’s the worry-free choice for a high-quality diet that supports your budgie’s well-being. Choose Tip Top Budgie Seed for peace of mind and a happy, healthy bird.
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Tips for feeding budgie seed
Feeding budgie seed is simple, but a few tips can ensure your bird gets the most out of their diet.
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Monitor portion sizes
Budgies are small birds, so a tablespoon of seed per day is usually sufficient. Overfeeding can lead to obesity, so keep an eye on their weight.
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Offer fresh foods
While seed mixes provide excellent nutrition, adding fresh fruits, vegetables, and occasional egg food ensures a well-rounded diet. Read our blog post about making fruit and vegetables available for budgerigars.
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Offer variety
Rotate seed blends occasionally or mix them with other grains to keep your budgie interested and provide a broader range of nutrients.
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Clean feeders daily
Remove uneaten seed husks and replace the seed daily to prevent contamination and ensure freshness.
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Introduce soaked or sprouted seeds
Soaking or sprouting seeds can increase their nutrient content and make them even more enticing for your budgie.
Can budgies live on just seed?
Fresh vegetables
Such as leafy greens (spinach, kale), carrots, peppers, and broccoli for vitamins
and minerals.
Fruits - in moderation
Apples, pears, and berries offer additional nutrients but should be fed sparingly due
to natural sugars.
Cuttlefishbone, mineral blocks and grits
Essential sources of calcium for bone and beak health.
Sprouted seeds
More nutrient-dense and beneficial than dry seeds.
Egg food & softfoods
A good protein boost, particularly useful for breeding birds or during moulting.
Stop! What are budgies NOT allowed to eat?
Budgies should avoid several foods that are potentially toxic or harmful to
their health.
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Avocado
Highly toxic, can cause heart and respiratory issues.
Chocolate & caffeine
Contain theobromine, which is poisonous to birds.
Onions & garlic
Can cause digestive irritation and anaemia.
Alcohol & sugary drinks
Dangerous to their metabolism.
Fruit seeds & pits
Apple seeds, cherry pits, and similar contain cyanide compounds.
Dairy products
Birds lack the enzymes to digest lactose.
High-fat, salty, or processed foods
Chips, crisps, bread, and fried foods are unhealthy and should be avoided.
Rhubarb
Contains oxalates, which are toxic to birds.

Are pellets better than seeds for budgies?
Whether pellets are better depends on the bird and its diet
Benefits of Pellets
- May (if formulated effectively) provide a balanced diet with essential nutrients.
- Prevent selective eating (budgies often pick out only their favourite seeds).
- Reduce the risk of vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
Potential Downsides of Pellets
- Many budgies resist switching from seeds to pellets.
- Some lower quality pellets contain artificial colours or cheap fillers.
- Lack of foraging behaviour, which is important for mental stimulation.

Why Choose Us?
At Haiths, we combine decades of expertise with a commitment to quality, ensuring that every seed mix supports your budgie’s health. Feeding your budgie a premium seed mix is one of the best ways to ensure their health, happiness, and longevity. Not only do these high-quality blends provide essential nutrients, but they also encourage natural foraging behaviours. The benefits of offering top-notch seed mixes are clear, and with our expertly crafted blends, you can be confident your birds are receiving the very best care. Ready to give your budgie the nutrition they deserve? Explore our range of budgie seed mixes today and see the difference for yourself!
Written by Tina.