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|  Seed MixesFeeding a seed diet to birds has been a topic of considerable debate among bird owners for years. Are seeds really all that bad for you bird? Absolutely not. In the wild birds do eat seeds. The problem in captivity arises when the bird eats only seeds. First, they are high in fat. Birds in captivity do not get the exercise wild birds get when they forage for these foods. Therefore, seeds should make up a reasonable percentage of the diet, generally around 30%, although birds prone to obesity might need a slightly lower percentage.
Select top-quality seeds & seed mixes. You can test the quality of your seed mix by trying to sprout it. Place some seeds in a bit of water in a jar. Set the jar so it leans slightly at an angle. Rinse the seeds after a day, and put the jar at an angle again. If the seeds sprout, they are acceptable. If few or none sprout, these are "dead" seeds and not very nutritious.
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