{"id":1501,"date":"2019-12-24T13:15:50","date_gmt":"2019-12-24T13:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/?p=1501"},"modified":"2024-08-27T12:21:44","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T12:21:44","slug":"oil-supplement-for-parrots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/oil-supplement-for-parrots\/","title":{"rendered":"Oil Supplement for parrots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Oil supplement for parrots &#8211; by Tony Silva<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My collection\u2019s 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\u2019s 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another oil supplement for parrots available is Palmgloss from Avifood. Click on the photo for more information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avifood.com\/en\/Avifood-Care-line\/Palmgloss-100-ml.html?listtype=search&amp;searchparam=Mixed%20Oil%20Supplement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"351\" height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Palmgloss-from-Avifood.jpg\" alt=\"Palmgloss from Avifood\" class=\"wp-image-4531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Palmgloss-from-Avifood.jpg 351w, https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Palmgloss-from-Avifood-300x283.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Other types of oil that are also good for birds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/is-hemp-seed-oil-good-for-birds\/\">Hemp seed oil<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7709226522417656\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7709226522417656\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"7555211683\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/is-hemp-seed-oil-good-for-birds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/is-hemp-seed-oil-good-for-birds\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/flaxseed-oil-for-birds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flaxseed oil:<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flaxseed oil contains one of the highest amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids. It also contains\u00a0fiber, protein, phytochemicals, and minerals. Promote the growth performance of your birds as it contributes to the development and maintenance of muscles and normal bones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/flaxseed-oil-for-birds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/flaxseed-oil-for-birds\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is another post about supplements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/bird-supplements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bird supplements<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oil supplement for parrots &#8211; by Tony Silva My collection\u2019s health is always the focal point of my daily activities. 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