These seem to be well accepted, but they need to be assessed for their dietary value, particularly during the breeding season. Some research needs to go into the constituent elements of the fig preservation process to establish the acceptability or otherwise of this food source. In addition the need for a Vitamin K additive should be confirmed as necessary. Small amounts of pollen can be added occasionally. I believe that a suitable form of protein should also be made available to the birds.
Some seed is taken.
It is suggested that only the seed available in the wild or that having similar value be used. In this regard there are a number of Australian native seeds being harvested for resewing in appropriate landscapes. Other commercially available millets may prove acceptable once the chemical and nutritional composition of the naturally occurring seed is determined. Green seed heads are taken in the wild. Breeding results utilising parent-raised techniques have been very poor to date.