Introduction:
Harrison’s Bird Food High Potency Coarse is the ultimate nutritional solution for medium to large birds. Crafted with certified organic, non-GMO verified ingredients, this premium formula ensures your feathered friend enjoys a longer, healthier, and happier life. Ideal for parrots such as cockatoos, African greys, macaws, and more, it provides maximum nutrition year-round, tailored to meet your bird’s unique needs.
Product Features:
- Certified organic and non-GMO verified ingredients.
- Made with whole grains, legumes, and naturally occurring vitamins and minerals.
- Balanced Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids for improved health and vitality.
- Supports recovery, molting, breeding, and other special dietary needs.
- Formulated for medium to large parrots, including cockatoos, conures, macaws, and African greys.
Technical Specifications:
- Formula: High Potency Coarse - Maximum nutritional blend for year-round health.
- Recommended Use:
- Conversion: All birds should remain on this formula for at least 6 months.
- Special Needs: Suitable for molting, breeding, recovery, or birds with liver/kidney conditions.
- Weaning Birds: Use for 6-9 months post-weaning.
- Breeding Birds: Essential for all breeding birds to ensure optimal health.
- Veterinarian Guidance: After 6 months of use, consult a qualified avian vet for tailored dietary recommendations.
- Bird Types: Designed for medium to large parrots like cockatoos, African greys, macaws, eclectus, and pionus.
Ingredients:
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Storage and Shelf Life
Harrison's Bird Foods is free from artificial preservatives, so proper storage is essential to maintain freshness. Follow these tips:
- Remove excess air from the bag and seal it tightly.
- If the zip lock is damaged, fold the top of the bag several times and secure it with a clip.
- Always store the food in its original packaging; avoid transferring it to plastic bags or containers.
- Consume the contents within 8 weeks of opening for optimal freshness.
- Only purchase Harrison's products in their original packaging to ensure quality.
- To extend freshness, consider refrigerating or freezing the food after opening.
Transitioning to Harrison's
- Consult an avian veterinarian before switching your bird’s diet, and schedule annual checkups for ongoing care.
- Gradually introduce Harrison's by mixing it with your bird’s current diet and monitoring their acceptance.
- If necessary, transition slowly over four weeks, increasing Harrison's by 25% each week while reducing the previous diet accordingly.
- For extra encouragement, sprinkle Harrison's nuggets over white paper or a mirror inside the enclosure to pique your bird’s curiosity.
Daily Feeding Instructions
- Serve fresh food daily.
- To reduce waste, offer meals in measured portions.
- Birds can eat freely; use the provided feeding guidelines as a reference point.
Average Daily Amounts to Feed:
|
Sample Species |
High Potency Coarse |
Other Foods |
|
Pionus |
1 - 1 ½ Tbs (10 - 15 g) |
½ - 1 tsp |
|
Amazons, Eclectus |
1 ½ - 3 Tbs (15 - 30 g) |
1 - 2 tsp |
|
African Greys |
1 ½ - 3 Tbs (15 - 30 g) |
1 ½ - 2 tsp |
|
Cockatoos |
1 ½ - 5 Tbs (15 - 50 g) |
2 tsp - 1 Tbs |
|
Macaws |
2 - 6 Tbs (20 - 60 g) |
2 tsp - 1 ½ Tbs |
Supplemental Foods
For a balanced diet, your bird’s nutrition should include:
- 75-80% Harrison's Bird Foods.
- 15-20% organic, dark green leafy or dark yellow vegetables and fruits, such as sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, winter squash, broccoli, parsley, spinach, mango, or papaya.
- Avoid giving additional vitamins or supplements unless directed by an avian veterinarian.
- Do not combine Harrison's Bird Foods with other formulated diets, as doing so may reduce its effectiveness.
