Oh my, yes.
general nutritional components of black oil sunflower seed are:
- 28 percent fat
- 25 percent fiber
- 15 percent protein
- Calcium
- B vitamins
- Iron
- Vitamin E
- Potassium
And if you sprout them, it's really good for young birds and older as well. Sprouting is as simple as putting them in a tray of dirt with a little covering and watering every day for a few days and putting the tray in the pen after a few days.