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Offering millet to small pet birds and parrots can be incredibly rewarding because they absolutely love it.
Millet provides a natural foraging experience, encouraging birds to harvest their own seeds from the grain heads, which adds mental enrichment.
While millet makes a tasty treat, it should not be the main component of a bird’s diet as it lacks some essential amino acids and nutrients, including vitamin A, which is vital for their health.
Ideally, most small birds should have access to a formulated diet that meets all their nutritional needs, with millet given occasionally as a snack.
Millet is especially beneficial during certain times, such as when chicks are weaning and need extra calories or when a bird is ill and reluctant to eat its regular food – it is better for them to eat some millet than nothing at all.
Millet is a low fat, high carbohydrate grain, somewhat comparable to bread in a human diet, and while birds can not thrive on millet alone, it can be a healthy part of their overall nutrition.
Millet can be cooked or baked for a nutritious meal that you and your bird can enjoy together, making it both a practical and enjoyable addition to your feathered friend’s diet.
Chewy editorial team is here to guide you through everything you need to know about millet, so you can provide your feathered friend with a healthy, enriching treat that brings joy and nourishment to their life.
