RIO Budgie Food 1kg

RIO Budgie Food 1kg

RIO Budgie Food 1kg is a balanced daily seed and grain feed made for budgies. It suits budgie owners who want a varied everyday diet that follows the way these birds feed in their natural environment.

About This Feed

The mix is selected and balanced to support a budgie's health and well-being. It is built around a feeding approach that gives budgies a diet rich and varied in seeds and grains, close to what they would find in the wild. The recipe draws on the best of nature, many years of experience and collaboration with breeders from around the world.

Key Benefits

• 12 ingredients in a balanced, varied composition for a rich and diverse diet.
• 12% protein and 6% healthy fats to cover the nutritional needs of budgies.
• 4% black millet for additional energy and vitality.
• 2% niger seed, a good source of proteins and fats to keep birds vibrant.
• Linseed as a source of Omega 3 and 6, for healthy skin and bright, shiny feathers.
• Algae to help protect the immune system.
• Calcium in granule form, in its most absorbable form, for a strong beak and bones.
• 100% natural ingredients from trusted suppliers.

How to Use

• Offer the feed daily and make sure your budgie always has enough feed and fresh water.
• During the moulting period, a bird needs a specially formulated diet. Use the RIO budgie feed made for the moulting period.
• Apart from the main feed, birds need a constant supply of sand and minerals. Use RIO grit/mineral mixture for all kinds of birds.
• Store in a dry, cool place.

Dosage

The recommended daily amount for a budgie is 7-12 g.

Suitable For

• Budgies, as an everyday main feed.

Specifications

• Ingredients: yellow millet, red millet, canary seed, peeled oat, black millet, linseed, oat, niger seed, healthy seeds, algae, calcium gluconate
• Analytical constituents: protein 12,2%, fats 6%, fibre 10,2%, ash 3,2%
• Black millet content: 4%
• Niger seed content: 2%
• Number of ingredients: 12

What's Included

• 1 kg (2.2 lb) of budgie feed

Frequently Asked Questions

How much of this feed should a budgie get each day?
The recommended daily amount is 7-12 g per budgie. Make sure fresh water is always available alongside the feed.

What are the protein and fat levels?
The analytical constituents are protein 12,2%, fats 6%, fibre 10,2% and ash 3,2%.

Which seeds are in the mix?
It contains 12 ingredients: yellow millet, red millet, canary seed, peeled oat, black millet, linseed, oat, niger seed, healthy seeds, algae and calcium gluconate.

Does my budgie need anything else besides this feed?
Yes. Birds need a constant supply of sand and minerals alongside the main feed. RIO grit/mineral mixture for all kinds of birds is recommended for this.

What should I feed during moulting?
Moulting birds need a specially formulated diet. Use the RIO budgie feed made for the moulting period during this time.

How should I store the feed?
Keep it in a dry, cool place. This matters in warm South African summers, so store it away from direct heat and damp.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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