Versele-Laga Prestige Premium Budgies, 1 kg is a complete premium seed mix for budgerigars from the Belgian company Versele-Laga. Its base is canary seed and several kinds of millet (Japanese, white, yellow and red), which are part of a budgie's natural diet. Oats add fibre, while flax and chia seeds provide plant omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and amino acids important for plumage. The mix also includes extruded VAM pellets with vitamins, amino acids and minerals, the prebiotic Florastimul for digestion, and cleaned oyster shell.
What budgies eat
In the wild, budgies eat grass seeds, mostly small grains. So a seed mix with millet and canary seed forms the base of a pet budgie's diet. But seed alone isn't enough: birds also need fresh vegetables, greens and a mineral block. More in budgie food and care.
Key specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | seed mix, complete food |
| For | budgerigars |
| Base | canary seed, 4 kinds of millet |
| Also | oats, flax, chia |
| Additives | VAM pellets, Florastimul, oyster shell |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Brand | Versele-Laga, Belgium |
Pros
- Varied seeds. Four millets plus canary seed.
- Flax and chia. Omega fatty acids for plumage.
- VAM pellets. Vitamins, amino acids, minerals.
- Florastimul prebiotic. For digestion.
- Oyster shell. Calcium and help for the gizzard.
- 1 kg. Lasts one or two birds a long time.
Cons
- No analysis or percentages on the site. Check the pack.
- Budgies pick favourite seeds. Pellets may be left behind.
- Fresh greens are needed. Seed doesn't replace vegetables.
- No feeding guide on the site.
The seed mix
Canary seed and millet are the basis of a budgie's natural diet. The millet comes in several kinds — Japanese, white, yellow and red — making the mix more varied in taste and nutrients. Oats add fibre. Flax and chia supply plant omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and several essential amino acids important for plumage and health. Cleaned oyster shell provides calcium and helps grind food in the gizzard.
What VAM pellets and Florastimul are
VAM pellets are extruded pellets with a complex of vitamins, amino acids and minerals that make up for what seeds lack. Florastimul is a prebiotic for healthy gut flora and good digestion. Make sure your budgie eats the pellets too, not just favourite seeds: don't top up until the dish is empty.
How to feed
Give a fresh portion every day, and blow away or remove the husks — uneaten seed often hides beneath them. Follow the amount on the pack. Offer fresh vegetables and greens daily, and keep a mineral block and clean water in the cage. Treats such as millet sprays should be given no more than once or twice a week — see Zelena Zoo millet sprays.
Switching foods
Budgies are conservative eaters. Switch to a new mix gradually over 1–2 weeks, mixing it with the old food. Make sure your bird is actually eating: a budgie can go hungry if it doesn't recognise the food. If it stops eating, go back to the familiar mix and switch more slowly.
Storage
Keep the food somewhere cool and dry in a tightly closed pack or container so the seed doesn't get damp or attract insects. Don't buy more than your bird will eat in a few months.
Other bird foods
For canaries the brand makes Versele-Laga Prestige Canaries, and for budgies there's also Vitakraft Premium Menu. For a mineral block, see Zernyatko Lemon. All foods are in the bird food section.
Who it suits
Budgie owners who want a varied premium seed mix with vitamin pellets and a prebiotic as the base of the diet.
Verdict
Versele-Laga Prestige Premium Budgies is a seed mix for budgerigars with canary seed, four kinds of millet, oats, flax and chia, VAM pellets, Florastimul prebiotic and oyster shell. The downsides are that the site has no analysis or feeding guide, and budgies often pick out favourite seeds and leave the pellets.
FAQ
Which birds is it for?
Budgerigars.
What's the base of the mix?
Canary seed and four kinds of millet.
What are VAM pellets?
Pellets with vitamins, amino acids and minerals.
Why is oyster shell included?
As a calcium source and to help the gizzard.
Are vegetables and greens needed?
Yes, daily, alongside the seed mix.
How should I switch foods?
Gradually, over 1–2 weeks.
How much does the pack weigh?
1 kg.
