Blogs 2023-08-10 Importance of Protein for birds!!
Many seeds contain protein and to achieve a balance in the type eaten a good mixture of seeds needs to be available, as is in the Elite Pet Product mixes. Typical protein rich seeds and nuts are the likes of sunflower seeds, millet, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, oats, lentils, split peas, corn, and peanuts. Every molting bird needs extra proteins to grow strong feathers for proper flight and effective insulation against the elements of cold and wind. Feathers are over 90% protein, primarily keratins. A bird's feathers contain 25% of the total protein found within its entire body. |