About Harrisons Organic Bird & Parrot Food
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About Harrisons Organic Bird & Parrot Food

Premium, Certified Organic, and Non – GMO formulas because the single most important thing you can do for your bird is to feed it right.

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Today, formulated bird foods are the choice of educated modern families because they know malnutrition is the leading cause of death in companion birds. But what they may not know is what is in the formulated diet that they are feeding. Or better yet, what is left out. (more…)

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Why Full Spectrum Lighting Is Crucial for Birds and Parrots by Featherbrite
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Why Full Spectrum Lighting Is Crucial for Birds and Parrots by Featherbrite

Why use full spectrum lighting?

The core of the FeatherBrite line of products revolves around a very special source of light.
The FeatherBrite bulb emits light that is very close to that of natural sunlight.
Sunlight and artificial sources of light are measured by color temperature and rendering.

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How To Exercise Your Parrot
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How To Exercise Your Parrot

Having an exercise routine for your parrot is a crucial part of their care.

When a parrot is kept in captivity it is our job to supply them with enough mental and physical stimulation.

Parrots in their natural environments will work for food, build nests, care for the young, and of course fly. So we need to take a better look at the way our parrots receive exercise.

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How to Convert a Bird to Hagen Pellets
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How to Convert a Bird to Hagen Pellets

Complete, or formulated diets are “balanced” as the bird must eat the nutrients in the ratio intended. MIXED diets (seeds, fruits, and table foods) are much harder to balance and require the time-consuming use of a supplement. SEED diets are invariably low in calcium and vitamin A and high in fat and phosphorous.

A simple and SAFE way to convert most pets to a better diet is to start by cleaning the cage each evening, and leaving ONLY Tropican in the feeders (I may sprinkle some on the floor or place a small dish on the floor as well).

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How Much Should My Birds Weigh?
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How Much Should My Birds Weigh?

  Average Bird Weights

Healthy adult cockatiels usually weigh 78 to 125 grams. Birds should always be weighed in grams, which is a metric measurement. (There are approximately 28 grams in an ounce.) It is important that a bird is weighed on an accurate gram scale. Electronic scales are available for purchase from bird-supply companies and office-supply retailers. These can be modified by installing a lightweight perch to facilitate weighing birds.

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