Niger seed belongs to the oily seeds, its
content of fat is about 40% and it contains ~ 18% of proteins.
Common seed mixtures for budgies do not contain niger seeds.
Due to its relatively high protein values it makes a good
additional food if served in little quantities. 2% of the daily
food amount is an acceptable value. Please note that all oily
seeds you offer should never make more than 5% of the food of
your budgie! Niger seeds cost about 1,90 Euro per kg. It is better
to buy only small quantities of this sort of seeds. Oily seeds
can be stored only for a short while, they become rancid very
quickly.
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