May 16, 2019 4:43:21 GMT
Birdie
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Post by Birdie on May 21, 2019 6:14:37 GMT
Hi again everyone. Since I am going to get a new budgie in few weeks, I was thinking to buy all the things needed ahead. I am confused about the mineral and calcium blocks. If I buy this block, do I need a separate mineral block and a calcium block or this will be sufficient? www.jollyes.co.uk/johnson-s-iodised-condition-pek-small-33g.html |
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Post by Hezz on May 21, 2019 18:37:45 GMT
"Contains iodine, grits, seaweed extract, calcium, yeast vitamins and minerals"
I would still provide a cuttlebone as well, even though this does say it contains calcium.
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May 16, 2019 4:43:21 GMT
Birdie
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Post by Birdie on May 21, 2019 23:02:25 GMT
Ok thank you very much  |
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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Post by Marianne Marlow on May 22, 2019 9:23:34 GMT
I agree, I have cuttlebone and an iodine block for my budgies.
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May 16, 2019 4:43:21 GMT
Birdie
Brand New Budgie
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Post by Birdie on May 22, 2019 17:33:03 GMT
Will make sure to have both |
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Post by Shirls on May 23, 2019 10:45:30 GMT
... and oyster shell grit!! |
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May 26, 2019 14:04:54 GMT
jolee
Brand New Budgie
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Post by jolee on May 26, 2019 19:16:52 GMT
I couldn't find a mineral block with iodine so I just now purchased the liquid, hope it is right! I guess I should have asked my breeder what he used. I know this little guy eats everything! His favorite is Kale Slaw mix, it has alot of veggies added to it. I also have a regular mineral block along with a cuttlebone, Sunny is always eating away at the cuttle bone but he doesn't bother with the mineral block.
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Post by Hezz on May 27, 2019 0:57:23 GMT
Usually they will only bother with the mineral blocks when they feel they need it. They are much better at self-medication than we are. You should still be able to buy an iodine block, even if separate from the mineral block. Putting the liquid in the water doesn't leave them with a choice to have or have not. I would try to find a iodine block for him.
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May 26, 2019 14:04:54 GMT
jolee
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Post by jolee on May 27, 2019 12:16:47 GMT
Usually they will only bother with the mineral blocks when they feel they need it. They are much better at self-medication than we are. You should still be able to buy an iodine block, even if separate from the mineral block. Putting the liquid in the water doesn't leave them with a choice to have or have not. I would try to find a iodine block for him. Thank you, I will keep searching. |
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Post by Shirls on May 28, 2019 10:00:41 GMT
The little pink block is an iodine, calcium and mineral block jolee. No need for liquid iodine I'm sure. |
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Post by Hezz on May 29, 2019 19:21:40 GMT
The little pink block is an iodine, calcium and mineral block. No need for liquid iodine I'm sure. Different poster, Shirls, to the original photo. |
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May 26, 2019 14:04:54 GMT
jolee
Brand New Budgie
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Post by jolee on May 31, 2019 1:45:33 GMT
The little pink block is an iodine, calcium and mineral block. No need for liquid iodine I'm sure. Different poster, Shirls , to the original photo. Thanks Shirls but like Hezz said, I'm not the one with the pink block. I just added to it since I needed iodine but was never told what kind. Thanks for the help, I am still looking for an iodine block. I found one on eBay but not sure if it would be fresh or not... |
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Jun 11, 2019 11:28:14 GMT
obsidian
Brand New Budgie
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Post by obsidian on Jun 11, 2019 17:05:18 GMT
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Apr 5, 2019 23:14:31 GMT
reenie
Normal Green
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Post by reenie on Jun 14, 2019 6:09:07 GMT
... and oyster shell grit!! Just checking - I read that budgies don't need grit because they remove the husk from seeds, and grit can give them problems, so I threw mine away... Is this wrong? Should I be giving him oyster grit? |
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Post by Shirls on Jun 14, 2019 7:50:58 GMT
... and oyster shell grit!! Just checking - I read that budgies don't need grit because they remove the husk from seeds, and grit can give them problems, so I threw mine away... Is this wrong? Should I be giving him oyster grit? Budgies take the grit when they need it, it works in their digestive system even though they de-husk seeds. Oyster shell is the one to get too, it is a source of calcium as well some minerals. |
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