So we've been feeding Bogie the same mix of food since we got him. Seeds and pellets. Just last week I got a new bag and I think maybe they changed something with their mix, as since adding this new bag in Bogie has been having some strangely colored droppings! At first I was afraid it was blood, but the color of his poop is more of an orange. :-( Since then I've been reading about food with dyes, and I'd rather give him seeds without so I'm looking for recommendations. Has anyone here used Dr. Harvey's best parakeet blend?

 

If I should worry that the color change is anything else, please let me know, otherwise let me know your favorite natural seed blend. Thanks!

Wish I could help but my birds get seed in bulk...............100 kilos per month of premium budgie breeder mix. Plus extras.

 

I think the dyes come into play when there those extra little random unknown things in a budgie seed pack like dried vegies and such.

 

You are far better off selecting a good quality seed blend and giving them the extra vegies than relying on the "integrity" or not of those coloured bits n bobs in a budgie seed pack.

Edited April 7, 201114 yr by **KAZ**

I highly recommend Trill for budgies it has vitamins and minerals added + shell grit.