Milk thistle seeds

USDA Certified Organic, Kosher Certified
(Kosher certification represents strict standards of safety and quality based on Jewish dietary laws.)

Suitable for a wide range of birds, including finches and small, medium, and large parrots.
When ground into powder, it can also be offered to hand-fed chicks, and it is gentle enough for senior birds.
It is also safe for lories/lorikeets.
Eclectus parrots may be fed as part of a balanced diet when combined with other whole foods.

This product may also be given to other small animals, but please check the ingredients and use your own discretion as the owner.

In bird nutrition, “whole foods” are ingredients that wild birds could obtain in nature—fresh vegetables and fruits, seeds, nuts, herbs, coconut, edible flowers, insects, and items that are soaked or sprouted. In short, foods you can recognize at a glance.

With the exception of processed products such as pellets, supplements, and bird cookies, most of these are considered whole foods. (Seeds count as whole foods, too.)

Do not feed milk thistle seeds alone. Instead, offer them as part of a balanced diet together with other foods.

Ways to serve:

・Feed whole seeds
・Grind into powder
・Sprinkle over daily meals
・Brew into herbal tea
・Brew into cold-brew herbal tea
・Use as a foraging ingredient
・Add to a misting spray for bathing

We do not recommend feeding large amounts. As with any food, moderation is best.
If mixed into herbal tea or other foods, it can be offered daily. If feeding milk thistle seeds alone, we recommend limiting to no more than 3 times per week.

This product falls under the “Dried Foods” category.
Please blend it as part of various dried ingredients and feed according to the ratio shown in the chart.
Avoid overfeeding.

Store at room temperature, away from heat and humidity. Once opened, use promptly; reseal the zipper closure tightly or transfer to an airtight container. For reference, our team keeps them in airtight jars from IKEA.

Milk thistle supports the liver's natural detoxification process.
Powerful antioxidant action
Provides essential fatty acids
Promotes gut health

October 2026

Please consume as soon as possible after opening, regardless of the best-by date.

The information on this page regarding nutrients, benefits, and other characteristics (including commonly stated effects) is provided as general, publicly known information about each ingredient. It does not guarantee any specific effects or results of this product.

In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sets maximum “defect action levels” for incidental insect matter, and those limits vary by food type and manufacturing process. Because this product uses pesticide-free ingredients and contains no additives, incidental insects may occasionally be present. Insects associated with produce or herbs (i.e., whole foods) are a natural source of animal protein and are generally not harmful to birds; however, please remove them if you prefer. Returns or exchanges cannot be accepted for issues related to incidental insects.