{"id":2446,"date":"2021-01-05T08:00:34","date_gmt":"2021-01-05T08:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/?p=2446"},"modified":"2025-08-23T10:30:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T10:30:01","slug":"bird-supplements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/bird-supplements\/","title":{"rendered":"Bird supplements: Parrots, budgies, cockatiels and finches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Poor or inadequate diet is the number one reason for illness in birds.&nbsp;Birds may get sick for many reasons but the two main categories where most problems lie are the bird\u2019s environment and their diet. If bird owners can optimize their bird\u2019s environment and diet, many problems can be avoided. This means that your bird can live a longer, healthier, happier life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dietary deficiencies cause a wide range of sicknesses, ranging from poor feather color and feather picking to severe upper respiratory infections. But whether the sickness is due primarily to a deficiency or the birds get a secondary infection, diet is the key.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"494\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Avizon-product-range.png\" alt=\"Bird supplements\" class=\"wp-image-11748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Avizon-product-range.png 494w, https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Avizon-product-range-300x254.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Avizon-product-range-50x42.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>BMG Nut Oil For Parrots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitamin and mineral enriched mixed cold-pressed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/oil-supplement-for-parrots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">nut oil<\/a> for parrots.<\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bird supplements: Hi-Energy Spirulina<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/can-birds-eat-spirulina\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Hi-Energy Spirulina<\/a> is a highly acceptable blend of natures own health and vitality products. This scientifically formulated supplement is made up from Spirulina Platensis, sundried kelp, soya protein, whey, Siberian ginseng, charcoal, fructose and maltodextrin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spirulina Platensis: is one of the most concentrated sources of pure food and nutrition known\u2014high in protein, rich in car-bohydrates yet low in fat. Promotes healthy feather growth adding lustre and sheen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kelp: is the most abundant supply of natural minerals containing over 30 different minerals including some which are difficult to find and some trace minerals.<br>Siberian Ginseng: Ginseng has been used for thousands of years in the East where it is known to strengthen the heart and nervous system. It builds health, vitality, resistance to disease and promotes fertility.<br>Whey &amp; Soya Protein: Whey and soya are both complete animal and vegetable proteins.<br>Malto Dextrin (Corn Sugar) &amp; Fructose (Fruit Sugar): Introduces instant energy, is sweeter than sugar making this prod-uct highly palatable and acceptable to all species of bird.<br>Charcoal: Detoxifies the system improving health and vigour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi-Energy will enhance your birds health and colour, increase fertility, improve egg production resulting in big, healthy and beautiful birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bird supplements: Barley Grass powder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For revitalization and energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improves well being and vitality of birds. It is loaded with chlorophyl, vitamins, minerals, vegetable protein and amino acids. Barley grass promotes a healthy digestive tract, and is rich in fibre and electrolytes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barley grass is an excellent source of calcium and has potassium, an essential ingredient in metabolizing calcium.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choline, magnesium, and potassium work together to detoxify and regenerate the liver, making this a brilliant food for birds with fatty liver syndrome.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Directions for use:<br>Fairly concentrated, use &#8211; 1.5 tsp per kg of soft food or sprinkle over fresh fruit and vegetables.&nbsp;<br>For best results, use together with Hi-Energy Spirulina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Did you know that you can also receive the free Standard magazine directly to you cell phone on WhatsApp?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"311\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/WhatsApp.jpg\" alt=\"world wide birds WhatsApp group 2\" class=\"wp-image-4367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/WhatsApp.jpg 311w, https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/WhatsApp-300x158.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our bird magazine testimonials page has been updated. 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