A correct diet is necessary for all animals, but it is especially important for animals with a rapid metabolism, such as birds, because nutritional errors may rapidly lead to pathological conditions. Birds have a rapid metabolism because flight requires a large amount of energy, which must be supplied through their diet, and the food ingested must not weigh down the birds. It is therefore necessary for birds to eat regularly since, because of their metabolism, they are not able to survive without food for a long time.

The most common species of birds kept in captivity are granivorous (parrots are granivorous-frugivorous), which means that in nature their diet consists mainly in grass seeds that are rich in carbohydrates, primary source of readily available energy. The protein needed is provided mostly by oil seeds (like line, niger, sunflower). Birds are very fond of them, but they must be given sparingly because, besides being rich in protein, they are also rich in fat.

From an ethological point of view, a balanced mix of seeds reflects the natural feeding behaviour of birds, in comparison to other feeds; shelling seeds is a stimulating activity for caged birds that keeps them busy. In addition, some breeders say they get better reproductive results feeding mixtures of seeds. For these reasons, Wellness MIXES contain the classic seeds used for feeding the various species.

Wellness MIX for canaries, budgerigars and finches also contain chia seeds, which are the richest source of omega-3 fatty acids (20%). These play an important anti-inflammatory role on the gastrointestinal system and on the skin, contributing to a better appearance of the skin and plumage.

Wellness MIXES are complete feeds, suitable all year round. When nutritional needs increase, when moulting, or during the breeding season or other physically stressful periods, it is advisable to administer, in addition to the MIXES, Wellness PATÉ, which have a higher content in minerals, vitamins and protein, yet have a limited fat content.