A feed mix for birds, comprising at least one of seeds, nuts and berries, the mix having: an aggregate protein content in the range of 14% to 30% by dry weight an aggregate fat content in the range of 15% to 51% by dry weight an aggregate content of palmitic acid in the range of 1% to 30% by dry weight an aggregate content of stearic acid in the range of 1.0% to 26% by dry weight an aggregate content of oleic acid in the range of 9% to 62% by dry weight an aggregate content of linoleic acid in the range of 1.5%-81.5% by dry weight and an aggregate content of linolenic acid in the range of 0.05% to 17% by dry weight.