Eurital Red Spray Millet for Birds

Single Feed for Birds

The Origin of Red Millet Sprays

The main cultivation areas for red millet sprays are in China, Central Asia, Afghanistan and India. It is also grown in Southeast Asia, Southeast Europe, South Africa and Australia, and thrives on nutrient-rich loam and sandy soils.

Why Birds Love Millet Sprays

Millet sprays are a popular and tasty feed for many birds, especially small birds like sparrows, finches, goldfinches and dunnocks, as well as pet birds such as budgies, cockatiels, exotic species and parrots.

Natural Feed Intake Through Unthreshed Seed Heads

Red millet sprays consist of unthreshed seed heads in which the seeds remain in their natural "packaging", the spike. This means birds have to work a little for their food, picking the grains individually from the seed head, just as they would when foraging in nature.

Feeding Recommendations

Millet sprays should only be offered to birds in small amounts as treats, as they are relatively low in fat, but excessive consumption can lead to overweight. Feeding exclusively millet sprays would be too one-sided.

The Nutritional Value of Millet Sprays Compared to Other Bird Feed

Millet contains relatively little fat compared to other bird feeds such as sunflower seeds. In 100g of millet there is on average a maximum of 4g of fat, while sunflower seeds contain approximately 50g of fat per 100g.

Manufacturer Information

Manufacturer: Versele Laga Kapellestraat 70 – 9800 Deinze – Belgium