Feeding & Diet

Forage Gourmet Seed: The Ultimate Choice for Bird Lovers Seeking Quality and Nutrition

By Russell Neale, Founder, Seed Cube Updated 27 June 2026 2 min read

TL;DR

  • Forage Gourmet Seed is hand-selected from human-grade ingredients, with no cheap fillers.
  • Species-specific blends run from finches and canaries to macaws, greys and amazons.
  • A varied blend supports foraging, which keeps birds active and calm.
  • Serve it in a Seed Cube to keep the foraging and lose the mess.

Quick answer

Forage Gourmet Seed is a premium, human-grade blend of seeds, grains, nuts and dried fruit, made without cheap fillers or artificial additives. It comes in species-specific blends from finches and canaries through to macaws, greys and amazons. A varied blend encourages natural foraging, which keeps birds mentally and physically active, and it pairs well with an enclosed feeder to contain the mess.
Close-up of a varied bird seed blend
Human-grade blends that birds forage through, not pick around.

Why blend quality matters

Not all seed is equal. In the wild, birds forage selectively and skip the filler. Pet birds keep that instinct, so a blend built from clean whole foods gives a more active, more natural feed than a cheap mix heavy on one or two fillers.

Quality also shows in what you do not get: less dust, fewer empty husks and no artificial additives. That means a cleaner feed and a bird that eats the mix rather than picking around it.

What goes into a good blend

Forage Gourmet Seed is hand-selected from human-grade ingredients, with a varied mix of seeds, grains, nuts and dried fruit. The aim is balance and variety, not bulk.

  • Whole-food seeds and grains, not cheap fillers
  • Nuts and dried fruit for variety and interest
  • No artificial colours or additives
  • Species-specific blends, from finches to macaws

Foraging keeps birds healthy

Feeding should be more than a routine. A varied blend lets birds peck, crunch and explore, much like they would in the wild. That foraging keeps them mentally stimulated, physically active and calmer in a cage.

Pair a quality blend with an enclosed feeder and you get the best of both: natural foraging without the seed scatter across the cage floor.

Choosing and feeding the right blend

Pick the blend that matches your bird. Seed Cube stocks species-specific Forage blends for finches and canaries, cockatiels, conures and quakers, galahs and cockatoos, and the larger macaws, greys and amazons.

When you switch blends, transition gradually over a week or two. Mix the new blend in with the old and increase the ratio as your bird accepts it. Keep fresh water available and remove uneaten wet foods daily. You can browse the full range in the Forage Gourmet Seed collection.

Key facts

  • No fillers

    Whole-food blend

  • Human-grade

    Quality ingredients

  • Species blends

    Finches to macaws

  • Foraging

    Natural enrichment

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Forage Gourmet Seed is hand-selected from human-grade ingredients, with species-specific blends from finches to macaws. No cheap fillers, no artificial additives.

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Frequently asked questions

What makes Forage Gourmet Seed different?

It is hand-selected from human-grade whole foods with no cheap fillers or artificial additives, and it comes in species-specific blends rather than one generic mix.

Is there a blend for my bird?

Yes. The range covers finches and canaries, cockatiels, conures and quakers, galahs and cockatoos, and the larger macaws, greys and amazons.

Does premium seed reduce mess?

A cleaner blend means less dust and filler. Paired with an enclosed feeder like the Seed Cube, the husks and flicked seed stay contained too.

How do I transition my bird to a new blend?

Go gradually over a week or two. Mix the new blend with the old and increase the ratio as your bird accepts it.

How much should I feed?

Follow the pack guide for your bird's size, keep fresh water available and remove uneaten wet foods daily. Seed is one part of a varied diet.

Can I use Forage with the Seed Cube?

Yes. It is an ideal pairing: the blend encourages foraging and the Seed Cube keeps the mess contained.

About the author

Russell Neale
Founder, Seed Cube

Russell Neale is the founder of Seed Cube, a bird-feeding brand he started in 2024 in the Hills District of NSW. A long-time bird owner himself, with three birds including a 12-year-old hand-raised Alexandrine, Russell built Seed Cube after years of frustration with messy, flimsy and poorly designed feeders.

Seed Cube makes practical, durable products that keep feeding cleaner, easier and safer for pet birds, and that are designed to last rather than end up in landfill. The brand works closely with Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, and everything it makes is BUILT FOR BIRDS™.

Good seed is about quality and variety, not bulk. Forage blends are built from human-grade whole foods with no cheap fillers, matched to your bird by species. Pair one with a Seed Cube and you keep the natural foraging while the husks and scatter stay contained.

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