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Grey Stripe Sunflower Bird Seed (IMPORTED) The 1, 2, 3, 5 & 10 kg packs are bagged in clear plastic bags.
NOTE: This sunflower seed is larger than Australian grown seed. Due to the drought, this is the only grey stripe sunflower seed available.
WA customers: Please check quarantine restrictions in your area as quarantine may not allow this item into your state or may require you to pay a very high fee to allow it through to WA. Order at own risk.
Grey stripe Sunflower is lower in oil and fat when compared to black sunflower and is a better sunflower seed for inactive or caged parrots.
Sunflower Helianthus Annuus: Wild sunflower is native to North America and was first cultivate around 3000 BC. It may have pre-dated corn as an Indian crop and was widely used for food and medicinal purposes. The Spanish took the seed to Europe around 1500 to show off as an ornamental plant. By the 18th century, sunflowers were produced on a commercial scale for crushing, particularly in Russia where Peter the Great is credited with promoting the crop. Russia was the world leader in production and breeding for many years. It is believed Russian migrants returned the crop to its homeland in the US in the 19th Century and it was there during the 1970's that, seed companies began to produce hybrid seeds which produce higher yields, oil content and resistance to disease.
Sunflower as Birdseed: Birdseed varieties usually have a lower oil content, about 30 to 35%, owing to a higher proportion of hull to kernel. The seed is grey/black and white striped and should be plump and well filled. Because birdseed sunflower demand is much lower than for oilseed, plantings are again often irregular and speculative and the price and quality can fluctuate dramatically. Birds love sunflower as they are full of fat. Some bird owners think that black sunflower is harmful to birds while grey stripe is ok. This isn't correct, black sunflower is simply more oily and fatty. Both types of sunflower are unhealthy if they for a large part of a bird's diet.
Little Known Fact: The seeds in the sunflower head follow a remarkable spiral pattern. This allows them to be packed into the head in the most efficient way. The seeds nestle against each other at the "golden angle" 137.5 degrees and head off in left and right spirals the number of which are Fibonacci numbers.
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Is lower in oil and fat when compared to black sunflower. This can be beneficial especially for inactive or caged parrots.
Popular for parrots, poultry, horses etc. Black sunflower is higher in oil than grey stripe sunflower, so is more suited to poultry, wild birds or birds that have more room to fly around.
This premium large parrot seed mix includes a well-balanced mixture of grey stripe sunflower, oats, safflower, cracked corn, barley, milo and wheat.
Sprouts provide great nutrition in a form that your birds will really love. Includes Grey Stripe, oats, wheat, safflower, dun peas, lupins, Mung Beans, corn, safflower and white millet.
This Tropical Blue Fruit and Nut Medley makes a great treat for most larger parrots. Includes, Banana Chips, Raw Peanuts, Almonds, Peanuts in Shell, Coconut Chips, Paw-Paw, Pineapple, Snow White Pumpkin Seeds, Chillis, Dried Mango and/or Apple with Sunflower & Safflower Seed.
Almonds In-Shell are an excellent supplement to a parrots staple diet of parrot mix. Give your parrot some entertainment breaking these up. Also a good source of calcium.
Australian grown hemp seed is a high source of essential Omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids. Great for breeding birds, chickens, racing birds or as a healthy supplement for pet birds. Great for chickens, finches, canaries, pigeons, budgies, and parrots etc.
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