Gerald Binks was questioned concerning the addition of anti- biotics to the feed and water on a continuing basis. He explained that even though such practice has given good results in other branches of livestock, it is forbidden to the breeder of exhibition budgerigars. Iodized salt is before the birds at all times. Gerald also gives his birds a grit made up of sea sand and shell grit to supply both soluble and insoluble grits. Mr. Binks suggested that the quality of the bird is dependant upon a good supply of protein.
Seed only offers vegetable protein.
Animal protein is a must. Cooked chicken carcasses are occasionally placed in the flights. For the breeding season, a mash of whole meal bread, milk, glucose, and Virol, a milk product, is fed. Greenfood is not used, for it is difficult to secure a year round supply. Greens are not needed if the birds are given a vitamin C supplement, according to Gerald Binks.