{"product_id":"desert-herbs-chia-seed-for-birds","title":"Desert Herbs Chia Seed for Birds – Omega-3 \u0026 Fiber Supplement","description":"\u003c!--\nPET MEGAMART SHOPIFY PRODUCT DESCRIPTION\nProduct: Desert Herbs Premium Chia Seed for Birds, 4 oz\nPaste everything below into Shopify's product-description HTML editor.\nThe Shopify theme should supply the page's single H1 and Product schema.\n--\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .pmm-chia{--purple:#4e377a;--violet:#7657a5;--lavender:#f1ecf8;--leaf:#52764c;--gold:#d5a63b;--cream:#fffaf0;--ink:#332d3e;--muted:#625b6d;--line:#ddd4e8;color:var(--ink);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;margin:0 auto;max-width:1120px}\n  .pmm-chia *{box-sizing:border-box}.pmm-chia h2,.pmm-chia h3{color:var(--purple);line-height:1.25}.pmm-chia h2{font-size:clamp(1.55rem,4vw,2.15rem);margin:0 0 14px}.pmm-chia h3{font-size:1.08rem;margin:0 0 7px}.pmm-chia p{margin:0 0 14px}.pmm-chia a{color:var(--purple);font-weight:700;text-decoration-thickness:1px}\n  .pmm-chia .hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#eee8f7 0%,#fffaf0 54%,#edf5e9 100%);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;padding:clamp(24px,5vw,52px)}.pmm-chia .eyebrow{color:var(--violet);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.12em;margin-bottom:8px;text-transform:uppercase}.pmm-chia .lead{color:var(--muted);font-size:clamp(1rem,2.2vw,1.18rem);max-width:830px}\n  .pmm-chia .badges,.pmm-chia .grid{display:grid;gap:14px}.pmm-chia .badges{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));margin-top:22px}.pmm-chia .badge{align-items:center;background:rgba(255,255,255,.9);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;display:flex;font-size:.93rem;font-weight:750;gap:9px;min-height:62px;padding:12px}.pmm-chia .icon{font-size:1.35rem;line-height:1}\n  .pmm-chia .section{margin-top:34px}.pmm-chia .grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}.pmm-chia .card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;box-shadow:0 7px 20px rgba(78,55,122,.055);padding:20px}.pmm-chia .card p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.pmm-chia .lavender{background:var(--lavender)}.pmm-chia .cream{background:var(--cream);border-color:#ead9ad}\n  .pmm-chia .steps{counter-reset:chia-step;display:grid;gap:14px;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}.pmm-chia .step{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:20px 18px 18px 64px;position:relative}.pmm-chia .step:before{align-items:center;background:var(--violet);border-radius:50%;color:#fff;content:counter(chia-step);counter-increment:chia-step;display:flex;font-weight:800;height:34px;justify-content:center;left:18px;position:absolute;top:19px;width:34px}\n  .pmm-chia .table-wrap{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;overflow-x:auto}.pmm-chia table{border-collapse:collapse;min-width:570px;width:100%}.pmm-chia th{background:var(--purple);color:#fff;text-align:left}.pmm-chia th,.pmm-chia td{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:13px 15px;vertical-align:top}.pmm-chia tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}\n  .pmm-chia .note{background:#fff7df;border-left:5px solid var(--gold);border-radius:10px;margin-top:18px;padding:15px 17px}.pmm-chia .caution{background:#f7f3f9;border:1px solid #dfd5e6;border-radius:14px;padding:18px}.pmm-chia .faq details{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:13px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 17px}.pmm-chia .faq summary{color:var(--purple);cursor:pointer;font-weight:800;padding:16px 30px 16px 0}.pmm-chia .faq details p{color:var(--muted);padding-bottom:15px}\n  .pmm-chia .footer{background:var(--purple);border-radius:18px;color:#fff;margin-top:34px;padding:24px;text-align:center}.pmm-chia .footer h2,.pmm-chia .footer a{color:#fff}.pmm-chia .footer p{margin-bottom:0}\n  @media(max-width:760px){.pmm-chia{font-size:15.5px}.pmm-chia .hero{border-radius:16px;padding:24px 18px}.pmm-chia .badges{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}.pmm-chia .grid,.pmm-chia .steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}.pmm-chia .section{margin-top:28px}.pmm-chia .card{padding:17px}}\n  @media(max-width:420px){.pmm-chia .badges{grid-template-columns:1fr}.pmm-chia .badge{min-height:54px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-chia\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"hero\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTiny seed with naturally concentrated nutrition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"pmm-chia-intro\"\u003eAdd Omega-3 and Fiber to the Food Bowl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesert Herbs Premium Chia Seed\u003c\/strong\u003e is an easy-to-serve whole seed for companion birds. Chia naturally provides plant-based omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), fiber, energy and other nutrients. Sprinkle a modest amount over regular food or seeds to add texture and nutritional variety without replacing a complete avian diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badges\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhole premium chia seed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e💧\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant-based omega-3 ALA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🌾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally high in fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e📦\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResealable 4 oz pouch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"pmm-chia-benefits\"\u003eNutritional Highlights of Chia Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"card lavender\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOmega-3 ALA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChia seed is naturally rich in alpha-linolenic acid, a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid that adds beneficial fat variety to a balanced feeding routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"card cream\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFiber for Digestive Variety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seed’s naturally high fiber content supports dietary variety and complements a complete, species-appropriate food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Energy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChia contains fat, protein and carbohydrates that provide concentrated dietary energy, which is why a light sprinkle is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"pmm-chia-birds\"\u003eSuitable Companion Birds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChia is a tiny whole seed that can be offered in moderation to many seed-eating companion birds and parrots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall Birds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinches, canaries and budgies can manage the small seed without grinding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedium Birds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCockatiels, lovebirds, parrotlets and similarly sized companion birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLarger Parrots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConures and larger parrots when used as a small topper rather than a major part of the diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"pmm-chia-directions\"\u003eHow to Feed Chia Seed to Birds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"steps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntroduce Gradually\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin with a very small amount so the bird’s digestive system can adjust to the additional fiber and fat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSprinkle Lightly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScatter a modest amount over pellets, seed mix, soft food or another regular meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeep It Fresh\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove wet or soiled food promptly, provide clean water daily and reseal the pouch after each use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-wrap\" role=\"region\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eServing method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eHow to offer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eBest practice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry food topper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSprinkle a small amount over normal food or seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep chia supplemental to the complete diet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMixed with soft food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStir a small quantity into moist food immediately before serving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove leftovers promptly because moist food spoils quickly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoaked chia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrepare only a small fresh portion if advised for your bird\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefrigerate during preparation and discard uneaten gel promptly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"note\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The package shown says to sprinkle on food and seeds but does not provide a measured daily serving. Chia is nutrient- and calorie-dense, so begin with a light sprinkle and avoid allowing it to displace pellets, vegetables or other essential foods.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"pmm-chia-details\"\u003eIngredients, Product Details \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"card lavender\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredient\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole chia seed (\u003cem\u003eSalvia hispanica\u003c\/em\u003e). Confirm the complete ingredient statement on the physical pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"card cream\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 oz (113 g) in a resealable stand-up pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReseal after opening and store in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"caution section\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chia Seed is a supplemental food, not a complete diet or veterinary medicine. Introduce gradually and serve in moderation. Consult an avian veterinarian before changing the diet of a bird with obesity, digestive disease, swallowing problems, medication use or another medically managed condition.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"pmm-chia-faq-title\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan companion birds eat chia seeds?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany seed-eating companion birds and parrots can eat whole chia seed in moderation as supplemental dietary variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat type of omega-3 is in chia seed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChia naturally supplies alpha-linolenic acid, commonly called ALA, which is a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo chia seeds need to be ground?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Chia seeds are very small and may be offered whole. Sprinkle a modest amount over the bird’s normal food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eShould chia seeds be soaked for birds?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoaking is optional, not required by the front label. If chia is served wet, prepare a small fresh portion and remove leftovers promptly to reduce spoilage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow much chia seed should I give?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front package does not provide a measured daily serving. Begin with a light sprinkle and keep chia from replacing the bird’s nutritionally complete food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow should the pouch be stored?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it tightly resealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"footer\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"pmm-chia-more\"\u003eA Small Seed with Plenty to Offer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/birds\"\u003ebird products\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-feeding-nutrition\"\u003ebird feeding and nutrition supplies\u003c\/a\u003e from Pet MegaMart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Desert Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":48808059764985,"sku":null,"price":4.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/8064\/8566\/files\/chiaseed.webp?v=1786479114","url":"https:\/\/petmegamart.com\/products\/desert-herbs-chia-seed-for-birds","provider":"Pet Megamart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}