A Premium First-Use* Formula for Medium to Large Birds
*High Potency is additionally the suggested year-round formula for the following species: African Grey parrots, cockatoos, large conures, and macaws.
USES:
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CONVERSION TO HARRISON'S: All birds should start out and remain on High Potency formula for a period of at least 6 months at approximately 70% of the total diet. Switch large birds (other than African Grey parrots, cockatoos, large conures and macaws) to Adult Lifetime formula after the 6-month introductory period.
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BREEDING BIRDS: High Potency formula should be fed 1-2 months prior to the breeding period and continued until the chicks are weaned or for at least 6 months before resuming Adult Lifetime formula.
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WEANING BIRDS: High Potency formula should be fed to weaning birds for at least 6-9 months.
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SPECIAL NEEDS: High Potency formula supports birds that are molting, overweight, underweight, particularly active, housed in a cold climate, recovering from an illness or affected by liver or kidney disease.
Species include:
African Greys (year-round)
Amazons (first 6 months)
Cockatoos (year-round)
Eclectus(first 6 months)
Macaws (year-round)
Large Conures (year-round)
Toucans (first 6 months)
Ingredients & Nutrition
*Sunflower Kernels, *Hull-less Barley, *Soybeans, *Peas, *Peanut Kernels, *Lentils, *Corn, *Brown Rice, *Toasted Oat Groats, *Alfalfa, *Psyllium, Calcium Carbonate, Bentonite, Mixed Tocopherols (source of Vitamin E), *Sea Kelp, Salt, *Algae Meal, Vitamin/Mineral Supplement (Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate and *Sunflower Oil)
*CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENT
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude protein (min.) 18%, crude fat (min.) 15%, crude fiber (max.) 6.5%, moisture (max.) 10%.
Feeding & Storage Instructions
Feeding:
Once converted to Harrison's Bird Foods birds should be fed in a planned daily regimen of individual meals.
Feed fresh food daily, do not "top off".
Daily Feeding Amounts:
AFRICAN GREY: 15 - 30g
PIONUS: 10 - 15g
AMAZON: 15 - 30g
ECLECTUS: 15 - 30g
COCKATOO: 15 - 50g
MACAWS: 20 - 60g
Storage:
Harrison's Bird Foods do not contain artificial preservatives.
Do not repackage into other containers. Squeeze air out of bag, seal and store. If zip becomes damaged, roll bag down and clip shut with chip clip or clothespin.
Once opened, a bag of Harrison's should be used up within 8 weeks.
Storing food in fridge or freezer helps maintain freshness.
Additional Information
Diet Allocation
Most medium to large parrots as follows:
70% - High Potency Coarse
20% - Fruits and Vegetables
10% - Source of omega 3
Vegetables & Fruits
For most medium to large parrots, Harrison's suggests a maximum of 20% (by weight) of fresh, nutrient-dense, organic vegetables and sprouts.
See individual species for specific suggested items.
Use of a gram scale is encouraged.
Omega 3
Harrison's suggests a maximum of 10% of the daily diet be made up of rich sources of omega 3 items (organic chia, flax, hemp seeds etc. as well as certain nuts high in omega 3).
Use of a gram scale is encouraged.
Additional Needs
The importance of exercise in pet birds cannot be understated. Learn more about ways for your bird to exercise.
Most bird species require regular access to direct sunlight for optimal health.
Life enrichment, ie; foraging activities, puzzle toys, frequent social interaction and other enrichment methods are necessary to keep most pet birds healthy and happy. A lonely, bored pet bird is more sucseptible to illness than a busy, active bird.
