Zebra finches
thrive on a balanced and varied diet that mimics what they would eat in the
wild. Here's a breakdown of the best foods for zebra finches:
Staple Diet
1.
High-Quality Seed
Mix
o Specifically for finches (not generic bird seed)
o Should include a mix of millet, canary seed,
and small grass seeds
2.
Pellets (optional
but beneficial)
o Formulated finch pellets can offer balanced nutrition and
reduce seed-based deficiencies
o Introduce gradually if switching from a seed-only diet
Fresh Foods (Offered Daily or Several Times a Week)
1.
Vegetables
o Dark leafy greens (spinach, kale, Swiss chard, dandelion
greens)
o Carrots, broccoli, bell peppers (chopped finely)
2.
Fruits (small
amounts)
o Apple (no seeds), banana, berries, pear, grapes
3.
Grated or Sprouted
Seeds
o Sprouted millet or canary seed is more nutritious and
easier to digest
Protein Sources (2–3 times per week)
· Boiled egg (mashed)
· Egg food mix (store-bought or homemade with egg and wholemeal
breadcrumbs)
· Mealworms (occasionally, especially during breeding season)
Calcium & Mineral Supplements
· Cuttlebone (essential for beak trimming and calcium)
· Mineral blocks
· Grit (optional, as
finches hull their seeds)
Foods to Avoid
· Avocado
· Chocolate
· Caffeine
· Alcohol
· Onion, garlic
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