USESThis year-round maintenance blend satisfies the dietary needs of healthy, non-breeding, and non-moulting birds, including Pionus, Amazons, cockatoos, macaws, and other medium to large parrots. The Pepper Lifetime formula can be introduced after a bird has undergone a 6-month dietary regimen on a High Potency formula, serving as a zesty alternative to the Adult Lifetime formula. Alternatively, it can be given as a treat or mixed with a High Potency diet to aid in the transition. It is also suitable for birds displaying clinical signs of papillomatosis.
Storage: Harrison's Bird Foods are free from artificial preservatives. Once opened, a bag should be consumed within 8 weeks. To preserve freshness, store the food in the fridge or freezer.
FEEDING DIRECTIONS Feed fresh food daily, avoiding the practice of "topping off." To minimize waste, provide distinct meals. Birds may eat to their heart's content, but if this is the primary diet rather than a treat, refer to the feeding guidelines below.
- Approximate feeding amounts of Pepper Lifetime Coarse (PLC) and additional foods:
- When feeding as the main part of the diet (can also be fed as a 'treat'):
- Pionus: 10 - 15g (1 - 1½ tbs) of PLC, ½ - 1 tsp additional foods
- Amazon: 15 - 30g (1½ - 3 tbs) of PLC, 1 - 2 tsp additional foods
- Eclectus: 15 - 30g (1½ - 3 tbs) of PLC, 1½ - 2 tsp additional foods
- Cockatoos (large): 15 - 30g (1½ - 5 tbs) of PLC, 2 - 3 tsp additional foods
- Macaws (large): 20 - 60g (2 - 6 tbs) of PLC, 2 - 4 tsp additional foods
FEEDING OF ADDITIONAL ITEMS Harrison's products should constitute 75-80% by volume of your bird's diet. It is advised that 15-20% by volume of the overall diet should consist of high-quality, preferably organic, vegetables and fruits. Dark yellow, meaty, or dark green leafy options like sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, winter squash, broccoli, parsley, spinach, mango, or papaya are highly beneficial.
Additionally, it is suggested that 5% by volume of the overall diet should include premium quality, ideally organic, items that are rich in omega-3s. Examples are chia seeds, hemp seeds, flax seeds, or certain nuts. Refer to this article for further insights on the importance and advantages of including these items.
It is not recommended to use vitamin supplements or other bird or animal supplementary products. [For birds suspected of having iron-storage disease: Avoid citrus fruits, tomatoes, kiwi, strawberries, and other foods rich in vitamin C. Also, refrain from grapes, currants, raisins, liver, red meat, egg yolk, or dark green vegetables like spinach, which may possess high iron levels.]
COMPOSITION*Corn, *Hull-less Barley, *Toasted Soybeans, *Peas, *Lentils, *Peanut Kernels, *Sunflower Kernels, *Toasted Oat Groats, *Brown Rice, *Alfalfa, *Psyllium, *Red Pepper Powder, Calcium Carbonate, Bentonite, *Sea Kelp, Salt, *Algae Meal, *Sunflower Oil. * = CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENT
Nutritional additives per kg: Vitamins: Vit A 2469 IU, Vit B1 1500 IU, Vit B2 1332 IU, Vit D3 154 IU, Vit E 56 IU, Vit B12 22mcg. Trace elements: Zinc Sulphate 7.4mg, Manganese Sulphate 2.5mg, Copper Sulphate 1.5mg.
Analytical constituents: Crude Protein (min.) 15%, Crude Fat (min.) 5.5%, Crude Fibre (max.) 6.5%, Moisture (max.) 10%.
