Why Milk Thistle Seeds Are Great for Birds
Milk thistle is a natural supplement that helps support your bird’s liver health. It can be added in small amounts to weekly meals for overall wellness. Milk thistle seeds are known for their liver-supporting properties. The active compound, silymarin, helps protect and regenerate liver cells, making these seeds an excellent daily supplement for birds recovering from fatty liver, birds transitioning off poor diets, or parrots who simply need continued liver health support. They are gentle, safe, and widely used by avian professionals.
How to Use
Milk thistle seeds can be fed whole, crushed, or mixed into chop. They can also be blended into birdie bread or sprinkled on top of fresh foods. Most birds enjoy the mild, nutty flavor.
Recommended Serving Size
- Small birds (budgies, lovebirds, parrotlets): ⅛ teaspoon 2 to 3 times a week
- Medium birds (conures, quakers, senegals): ¼ teaspoon 2 to 3 times a week
- Large birds (Amazons, African greys, cockatoos, macaws): ¼–½ teaspoon 2 to 3 times a week
These portions offer consistent nutritional and liver-support benefits without overfeeding seeds.
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