USES This all-year-round formula is designed for medium to large parrots, particularly African greys, cockatoos, large conures, eclectus, macaws, and pionus. Other bird species may transition to the Adult Lifetime Formula following a 6-month adjustment period.
Conversion: All birds should begin and stay on the High Potency Formula for a minimum of 6 months.
Special needs: This formula is suitable for birds that are molting, overweight, underweight, very active, living in colder climates, recovering from illness, or dealing with liver or kidney issues.
Weaning birds: Offer the High Potency Formula for at least 6-9 months.
Breeding birds: High Potency Formula should be provided 1-2 months before breeding and continued until the chicks are weaned, or for at least six months before switching back to the Adult Lifetime Formula. You can increase the amount of certified organic vegetables and fruits until the chicks have been weaned. For every 2 Tbs (20 g) of formula, include ½ Tbs (5 g) of certified organic peanuts or almonds and 1 Tbs (10 g) of certified organic sunflower seeds.
Storage: Harrison's Bird Foods are free from artificial preservatives. Once opened, consume the bag within 8 weeks. Storing the food in the fridge or freezer can help retain its freshness.
FEEDING DIRECTIONS Provide fresh food daily - do not simply "top off" the existing food. To minimize waste, serve in distinct meals. Birds can eat as much as they wish, but refer to the guidelines below for portion sizes.
Approximate feeding amounts of High Potency Coarse (HPC) and additional foods:
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Pionus: 10 - 15g (1 - 1½ tbs) of HPC; ½ - 1 tsp of additional foods
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Amazon / Eclectus: 15 - 30g (1½ - 3 tbs) of HPC; 1 - 2 tsp of additional foods
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African Grey: 15 - 30g (1½ - 3 tbs) of HPC; 1½ - 2 tsp of additional foods
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Cockatoo: 15 - 50g (1½ - 5 tbs) of HPC; 2 - 3 tsp of additional foods
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Macaw: 20 - 50g (2 - 6 tbs) of HPC; 2 - 4 tsp of additional foods
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Toucan: 50 - 150g (5 - 15 tbs) of HPC; 3 - 9 tbs of additional foods
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Hornbill: 100 - 300g (10 - 30 tbs) of HPC; 2 - 4 tsp of additional foods
FEEDING OF ADDITIONAL ITEMS Harrison's products should constitute 75-80% of your bird's diet by volume. It is advisable to include 15-20% of high-quality, preferably organic, vegetables and fruits in their overall diet. Items that are dark yellow or dark green, such as sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, winter squash, broccoli, parsley, spinach, mango, or papaya, are particularly beneficial.
Additionally, it is suggested that 5% of the overall diet consist of high-quality, ideally organic sources rich in omega-3s, such as chia seeds, hemp seeds, flax seeds, or certain nuts. For more information on the benefits of these items, please refer to our article.
Note: Do not supplement with vitamins or other bird or animal nutritional products.
[For birds suspected of having iron-storage disease: Avoid citrus fruits, tomatoes, kiwi, strawberries, and other foods containing vitamin C. Steer clear of grapes, currants, raisins, liver, red meat, egg yolk, or dark green vegetables like spinach that may have high iron levels.]
COMPOSITION* Sunflower Kernels, Hull-less Barley, Soybeans, Peas, Peanut Kernels, Lentils, Corn, Brown Rice, Toasted Oat Groats, Alfalfa, Psyllium, Calcium Carbonate, Bentonite, Sea Kelp, Salt, Algae Meal, Sunflower Oil * = CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENT
Nutritional additives per kg: Vitamins: Vit A 4409 IU, Vit B1 2677 IU, Vit B2 2380 IU, Vit D3 276 IU, Vit E 99 IU, Vit B12 40mcg. Trace elements: Zinc Sulphate 13.3mg, Manganese Sulphate 4.4mg, Copper Sulphate 2.7mg.
Analytical constituents: Crude Protein (min.) 18%, Crude Fat (min.) 15%, Crude Fibre (max.) 6.5%, Moisture (max.) 10%.
