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ADULT LIFETIME COARSE
A Daily Maintenance Formula for Medium to Large Birds
USES:AFTER 6 MONTHS: An Adult Lifetime formula may be offered after a bird has completed a dietary program of a High Potency formula for a period of 6 months. *High Potency Coarse is the suggested year-round formula for the following species: African Grey parrots, cockatoos, large conures, and macaws.
DAILY MAINTENANCE: This year-round maintenance formula meets the nutritional requirements for healthy, non-breeding, non-molting birds. OVERWEIGHT BIRDS: Offer Adult Lifetime Coarse to large parrots that are older, overweight and showing metabolic issues.
Species include:
Amazons
Cockatoos
Eclectus
Macaws
Conures
Hornbills
Toucans Adult Lifetime Coarse
Ingredients*Corn, *Hull-less Barley, *Toasted Soybeans, *Peas, *Lentils, *Peanut Kernels, *Sunflower Kernels, *Toasted Oat Groats, *Brown Rice, *Alfalfa, *Psyllium, Calcium Carbonate, Bentonite, Mixed Tocopherols (a source of Vitamin E), *Sea Kelp, Salt, *Algae Meal, Vitamin/Mineral Supplement (Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate and *Sunflower Oil)*CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENT Analysis Crude protein (min.) 15%, crude fat (min.) 5.5%, crude fiber (max.) 6.5%, moisture (max.) 10%.Storage- Harrison's Bird Foods do not contain artificial preservatives.
- Do not repackage into other containers. Squeeze air out of bag, seal and store. If zip becomes damaged, roll bag down and clip shut with chip clip or clothespin.
- Once opened, a bag of Harrison's should be used up within 8 weeks.
- Storing food in fridge or freezer helps maintain freshness. Feeding Directions- Once converted to Harrison's Bird Foods birds should be fed in a planned daily regimen of individual meals.
- Feed fresh food daily, do not "top off". Diet Allocation (by weight)Most medium to large parrots as follows:
70% - Adult Lifetime Coarse
25% - Organic dark green leafy, yellow meaty fresh veg & low sugar fruit
5% - Seed/Nut/Omega 3 (hemp, chia, flax, pumpkin, sesame, sunflower, pistachio, almond, walnut, hazelnut)Daily Feeding Amounts
PIONUS: 1 - 1 ½ Tbs (10 - 15g)
AMAZON: 1 ½ - 3 Tbs (15 - 30g)
ECLECTUS: 1 ½ - 3 Tbs (15 - 30g)
COCKATOO: 1 ½ - 5 Tbs (15 - 50g)
MACAWS: 2 - 6 Tbs (20 - 60g)Vegetables and Fruits- For most medium to large parrots, Harrison's suggests a maximum of 20% (by weight) of fresh, nutrient-dense, organic vegetables and sprouts.
- See individual species for specific suggested items.
- Use of a gram scale is encouraged. Omega 3- Harrison's suggests a maximum of 10% of the daily diet be made up of rich sources of omega 3 items (organic chia, flax, hemp seeds etc. as well as certain nuts high in omega 3)
- Use of a gram scale is encouraged. Additional Needs- The importance of exercise in pet birds cannot be understated. Learn more about ways for your bird to exercise.
- Some bird species require regular access to direct sunlight for optimal health.
- Life enrichment, ie; foraging activities, puzzle toys, frequent social interaction and other enrichment methods are necessary to keep most pet birds healthy and happy. A lonely, bored pet bird is more susceptible to illness than a busy, active bird.
