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Mark Hagen on Avian Nutrition Research

• Catherine Tobsing
• April 13, 2010
• Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Feeding Pet Birds / Veterinarian Related
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Optimum nutrition can be achieved with many different diets. However it is not easy and understanding some basic principles of the pro and cons of each food item as it relates to vitamins, minerals, proteins, fat is important when trying to make up a mixture of foods.

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Lixit Water Bottle FAQs

• Catherine Tobsing
• April 13, 2010
• Bathing and Health / Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Supplies Info / Feeding Pet Birds
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Do small animals and birds need to have water bottles rather than water dishes?

From the beginning of pet keeping, animals and birds have been offered water in open bowls placed on the cage floor or mounted on the sides of the cage.

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Information on Timneh and Congo African Grey Parrots

• Catherine Tobsing
• April 13, 2010
• African grey / Bird & Parrot Care
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We consider African Grey Parrots medium large parrot species from central & west Africa.

In the wild they live on palm nuts, seeds, fruits, and leafy matter, and have even been observed eating snails.

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Volkman Bird Seed Mixes Contain Over 50 Essential Vitamins, Minerals, and Amino Acids Bonded to Pre-hulled Seeds

Volkman Bird Seed Mixes Contain Over 50 Essential Vitamins, Minerals, and Amino Acids Bonded to Pre-hulled Seeds

• Catherine Tobsing
• April 13, 2010
• Bird & Parrot Care / Feeding Pet Birds / Foraging and Enrichment
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 About the Volkman Bird Seed Company

 Volkman birdseed mixes contain over 50 essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids bonded to pre-hulled seeds

 

In continuous business since 1863, Volkman Seed Company is one of America’s oldest and most respected pet food firms.

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