What makes a good staple food?

Birds are naturally on the lookout for food all day long, which makes them so-called permanent feeders. In pet keeping, it is therefore essential to create a food supply that replicates the variety and nutritional richness of their natural diet as completely as possible. The aim is to prevent deficiencies and diseases by providing a varied and nutritious diet. Depending on the body size of the bird and the shape and strength of its beak, the main food consists of either a mixture of grains for granivorous or a mixed insect diet for soft feeders. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)