Introduction:
Harrison's Bird Food High Potency Mash is designed to provide maximum nutrition for small birds. Made with certified organic, non-GMO verified whole grains and legumes, it supports your bird's health, longevity, and happiness. This premium formula is ideal for year-round use and caters to the unique dietary needs of canaries, doves, budgies (parakeets), cockatiels, lovebirds, finches, pigeons, and other small birds.
Product Features:
- Certified organic and non-GMO verified ingredients.
- Packed with naturally occurring vitamins and minerals.
- Supports overall health and well-being.
- Suitable for a wide variety of small bird species.
- Year-round formula for optimal nutrition.
Technical Specifications:
- Uses:
- Conversion: Recommended for all birds for at least 6 months.
- Special Needs: Beneficial for birds molting, overweight, underweight, active, recovering from illness, or dealing with liver/kidney issues.
- Breeding Birds: Ideal for breeding birds to maintain health.
- Weaning Birds: Feed for 6-9 months after weaning.
- Ingredients: Certified organic whole grains, legumes, and naturally occurring vitamins/minerals.
- Recommended Species: Canaries, doves, budgies, cockatiels, lovebirds, finches, pigeons, and other small birds.
Ingredients:
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Storage and Shelf Life
Harrison's Bird Foods are free from artificial preservatives. Follow these guidelines to maintain freshness:
- Remove air from the bag and seal it securely using the zip closure.
- If the zip closure is damaged or missing, fold the top of the bag tightly and secure it with a clip.
- Store food in its original packaging. Do not transfer into plastic bags or other containers.
- Consume the contents within 8 weeks of opening.
- Only purchase Harrison's products in their original packaging.
- Refrigerating or freezing the food after opening can help retain freshness.
Converting to Harrison's
- Consult an avian veterinarian before making any dietary changes and annually thereafter.
- Gradually mix Harrison's with the bird's current diet to monitor acceptance.
- If more time is needed, transition over four weeks, increasing Harrison's by 25% each week and reducing the previous diet accordingly until it is fully replaced.
- To encourage consumption, scatter Harrison's nuggets on white paper or a reflective surface within the enclosure if necessary.
Daily Feeding Directions
- Offer fresh food daily.
- To minimize waste, provide food in distinct meals.
- Birds may eat freely, but the table provided on the packaging can be used as a guideline.
AVERAGE DAILY AMOUNTS TO FEED
|
Sample Species |
High Potency Mash |
Other Foods |
|
Canaries, Finches |
1 tsp (1 - 1 ¾ g) |
½ tsp |
|
Budgies (Parakeets) |
1 - 2 tsp (1 ½ - 3 g) |
½ - 1 tsp |
|
Cockatiels, Lovebirds |
1 ½ - 3 tsp (2 - 5 g) |
½ - 1 tsp |
|
Doves, Pigeons |
½ - 1 ½ Tbs (5 - 15 g) |
1 - 2 tsp |
Other Foods
A balanced diet should consist of 75-80% Harrison's Bird Foods and 15-20% organic dark green leafy or dark yellow vegetables and fruits. Examples include sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, winter squash, broccoli, parsley, spinach, mango, or papaya.
- Do not supplement with vitamins unless directed by an avian veterinarian.
- Avoid using other formulated diets alongside Harrison’s, as this may reduce its effectiveness.
- Natural variations in color, texture, and nugget size are normal due to the absence of heavy processing.
