For bird owners seeking a premium, nutrient-dense diet for their avian companions, the High Potency Super-Fine formula offers a comprehensive solution. This diet is meticulously crafted with high-quality, organic ingredients to support optimal health and vitality in pet birds. Understanding its composition, feeding guidelines, and conversion process is crucial for maximizing its benefits.
Understanding the Nutritional Profile
The High Potency Super-Fine formula boasts a guaranteed analysis that highlights its rich nutritional content. It features a minimum of 18.5% crude protein and 12% crude fat, essential for energy and muscle development. With a maximum crude fiber of 6% and moisture of 10%, it supports digestive health. Furthermore, the formula is fortified with omega-6 fatty acids (min. 3.7%) and omega-3 fatty acids (min. 0.5%), which are vital for healthy skin, feathers, and overall immune function.
The ingredient list is equally impressive, featuring certified organic components such as hulled millet, hull-less barley, toasted soybeans, sunflower kernels, whole corn, peanut kernels, peas, lentils, toasted oat groats, brown rice, chia, and alfalfa. This blend is further enhanced with calcium carbonate, bentonite, and a comprehensive vitamin/mineral supplement. The inclusion of tocopherols (a source of Vitamin E), along with essential vitamins and minerals like Vitamin A, D, B12, and folic acid, ensures a well-rounded nutritional intake. Dried kelp and algae are also incorporated for additional trace nutrients.
Optimal Storage and Shelf Life
Harrison’s Bird Foods prioritizes the absence of artificial preservatives. To maintain the freshness of the High Potency Super-Fine formula, proper storage is key. It is recommended to squeeze out all air from the bag and securely zip it shut. If the zip lock is damaged, folding the top over and using a clip can help preserve freshness. Storing the food in its original packaging, without repacking into plastic bags or containers, is advised. Consumers should aim to use the contents within 8 weeks of opening the bag. For extended freshness, refrigeration or freezing after opening may be beneficial.
Transitioning Your Bird to Harrison’s
Converting your bird to Harrison’s diet should be a gradual process, ideally under the guidance of an avian veterinarian. Annual check-ups and consultations with a vet are recommended, especially before making any significant diet changes. To initiate the conversion, mix Harrison’s High Potency Super-Fine formula with your bird’s current food and observe your bird’s acceptance. If your bird requires more time to adapt, a tapering approach over four weeks is suggested. This involves gradually increasing Harrison’s by 25% each week while simultaneously decreasing the previous food by 25%. If necessary, scattering the Harrison’s nuggets on white paper or a mirror on the enclosure floor can encourage acceptance.
Daily Feeding Recommendations
Fresh food should be provided daily. To minimize waste and encourage proper eating habits, it is best to feed Harrison’s as distinct meals. While birds can typically eat as much as they desire, the following table provides a guideline for daily feeding amounts:
[Image of feeding guideline table – URL assumed to be from original source]A bird’s daily diet should ideally consist of 75-80% Harrison’s Bird Foods. The remaining 15-20% should be composed of organic dark green leafy or dark yellow vegetables and fruits, such as sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, winter squash, broccoli, parsley, spinach, mango, or papaya. It is important not to administer additional vitamins unless specifically directed by your avian veterinarian. Using other formulated diets alongside Harrison’s may diminish its benefits. Harrison’s ingredients are processed in a way that preserves their natural seasonal characteristics, meaning variations in color, texture, and nugget size are normal and expected.
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