Lovebirds are very social and vibrant birds. If you have birds, you should learn how to make your own lovebird seed mix ratio. It is very easy to understand what the ingredients are in the lovebird seed mix. I use my mixed seed ratio on my bird farm. The reason for using a mixed Seed made with your own proportions is that we don’t know what the actual ratio of the ready-made mixed seeds available on the market.
Ingredients of Lovebirds Mixed Seeds
We will use the eight types of seeds listed below and pictured to create a balanced mixed seed for lovebirds. And three categories of mixed seeds have been made, which you can use for birds by making a mix of seeds according to the environment of your bird’s room.
Lovebird’s Seed Mix For Winter
If the temperature in the bird’s room is below 20 degrees Celsius, prepare mixed seeds for your Lovebirds according to this ratio.
| S.N | ITEMS | % | QUANTITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yellow millet | 30% | 1.5 Kg |
| 2 | Red millet | 10% | 0.5 Kg |
| 3 | Foxtail millet Yellow | 20% | 1 Kg |
| 4 | Foxtail millet Red | 10% | 0.5 Kg |
| 5 | Sunflower Seed | 10% | 0.5 Kg |
| 6 | Canary Seed | 10% | 0.5 Kg |
| 7 | Hemp Seed | 10% | 0.5 Kg |
| 8 | Oat Seed | 0% | Nil |
| Ratio for Winter | Total | 5 Kg |
Seed Mix Best Ratio of Breeding Season
If the temperature of your bird room is between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius and the birds also breed in the same environment, then the ratio of mixed seed according to the season will be as follows:
| S.N | ITEMS | % | QUANTITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yellow millet | 30% | 1.5 Kg |
| 2 | Red millet | 5% | 250 Grams |
| 3 | Foxtail millet Yellow | 20% | 1 Kg |
| 4 | Foxtail millet Red | 5% | 250 Grams |
| 5 | Sunflower Seed | 10% | 0.5 KG |
| 6 | Canary Seed | 10% | 0.5 Kg |
| 7 | Hemp Seed | 10% | 0.5 Kg |
| 8 | Oat Seed | 10% | 0.5 Kg |
| Ratio for the breeding season | Total | 5 Kg |
Best Mixed Seed Ratio for Summer
It is essential to adjust the ratio of mixed seeds in summer. If the temperature in your bird’s room exceeds 30 degrees Celsius, then prepare mixed seed for your birds according to this ratio.
| S.N | ITEMS | % | QUANTITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yellow millet | 40% | 2 Kg |
| 2 | Red millet | 0% | Nil |
| 3 | Foxtail millet Yellow | 30% | 1.5 Kg |
| 4 | Foxtail millet Red | 5% | 250 Gram |
| 5 | Sunflower Seed | 5% | 250 Gram |
| 6 | Canary Seed | 5% | 250 Gram |
| 7 | Hemp Seed | 5% | 250 Gram |
| 8 | Oat Seed | 10% | 0.5 Kg |
| This ratio is for summer, When the temperature is above 30 degrees Celsius. | Total | 5 Kg |
The amount of sunflower seeds in this category has been reduced because sunflower seeds are high in calories. And the amount of oat seed has been increased because oat seed contains electrolytes such as magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. These electrolytes play a crucial role in the bird’s body hydration and nerve and muscle function.
The Importance of a Balanced Diet for Birds
Any bird is in different conditions at different times of the year.
Sometimes it happens during the breeding season, and birds need a lot of protein and calcium.
Birds are in a resting mode in summer.
Sometimes birds are in the mood to molt.
In colder weather, birds require more calorie-dense food.
For these reasons, we need to change the ratio of our mixed seeds for different environments. So that your birds remain healthy, active, and breed well.
Note: Don’t forget to give your birds cuttlefish bone during the breeding season. I have written an entire article on the benefits of cuttlefish bones for birds.
In this article, we have explained the importance of seed mix ratio for birds. If you have any questions, you can ask them in the comments or by contacting me. I hope that this information will be very useful for your birds. If you liked this information, then you must share it.
