Oil Supplement for parrots
Oil supplement for parrots – by Tony Silva
My collection’s health is always the focal point of my daily activities. I look at every bird in detail every morning and I modify and change the diet according to seasonal needs, daily observations, and more. One product that I constantly use is Wichai Danrattana’s Mixed Oil. This combination of nut oils (macadamia, walnut, almond, etc) in a human-grade quality is excellent for birds, especially macaws and African Greys, which have high-fat requirements.
We provide the oil on great quality whole grain bread daily. In breeding trials, pairs given this quality oil instead of nuts responded exceptionally well, producing large clutches of fertile eggs. I prefer this means of administering oils over nuts, which can be contaminated with aflatoxins in our warm climate. You can also provide the oil on pellets; place it in a spray bottle and mist the pellets. If you do not overdo the spraying, the pellets will retain their integrity.
Another oil supplement for parrots available is Palmgloss from Avifood. Click on the photo for more information:
Other types of oil that are also good for birds:
It has an ideal balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Hempseed oil is low in saturated fat and rich in polyunsaturated fat. Hemp seed is a super seed and is highly recommended in the dietary change for parrots that pluck.
https://www.wwbirds.co.za/dir/is-hemp-seed-oil-good-for-birds/
Flaxseed oil contains one of the highest amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids. It also contains fiber, protein, phytochemicals, and minerals. Promote the growth performance of your birds as it contributes to the development and maintenance of muscles and normal bones.
https://www.wwbirds.co.za/dir/flaxseed-oil-for-birds/
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