simbad's bird house: Large Birds Pretty Bird

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	Food Index		Canaries
	Large Hookbills		Finches
	Small Hookbills		Parakeets
	Softbills

Pretty Bird Foods

Macaws and Cockatoos should be fed a formulated (pelleted or extruded diet) as a basis for good nutrition. The diet should be supplemented with fresh fruits and vegetables daily to add variety and psychological enrichment. Treats maybe given in small amounts especially as rewards for good behavior. Special requirements - Large macaws, especially hyacinths, green wings and Buffon's, need high fat foods such as nuts in their diet. Fresh clean water must be provided every day. Vitamin supplements are not needed for birds which are eating a formulated diet. Pretty Bird manufactures special high energy diets which are appropriate for feeding macaws.

Some species of cockatoos are very efficient in utilization of calories. If overfed they may become obese especially when handrearing. Juvenile cockatoos are notoriously picky eaters and don't seem to need much food to maintain themselves. Try to ensure that the food that they do eat is nutritious. Some cockatoos, such as Palm Cockatoos need large quantities and higher fat foods. Rosebrested cockatoos have a tendency toward obesity and may need caloric restriction to maintain optimum weight.

African greys appear to utilize calcium differentily than other psittacine species. Birds kept as indoor pets especially tend to develop signs of calcium defeciency which can be a serious health threat. Natural or full spectrum light may also be helpful. African parrots should be fed a formulated (pelleted or extruded diet) as a basis for good nutrition. The diet should be supplemented with fresh fruits and vegetables daily to add variety and psycological enrichment.

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Pretty Bird Parrot Maintenance 3lb.

Item # 376

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