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ANDY MAC
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Post by ANDY MAC on Apr 12, 2012 16:25:15 GMT
Can anyone tell me how many days I should give Probiotics (Avipro plus) to my little Holly, today was the first day of giving them?
Also will it hurt giving them to my other 5 or should this only be given after a course of antibiotics.
Thanks ANDY
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Apr 12, 2012 16:30:15 GMT
You can give it to all the budgies. My probiotic Bioplus is safe to use every other day throughout the year.
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Mar 9, 2012 18:58:04 GMT
ginger
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Post by ginger on Apr 12, 2012 17:58:52 GMT
Thanks BB I will try that one too then as my babies have just been on anit'bs. I know you responded to my thread about giving them this - thank you!
I only have 4 budgies - what quantities do you mix up for them? Is it best to feed in the water or in their food? If you make up a big batch does it keep?
Sorry for all the questions!!
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Apr 12, 2012 19:28:38 GMT
Thanks BB I will try that one too then as my babies have just been on anit'bs. I know you responded to my thread about giving them this - thank you! I only have 4 budgies - what quantities do you mix up for them? Is it best to feed in the water or in their food? If you make up a big batch does it keep? Sorry for all the questions!! You're welcome I mix it in such amount of water which they would finish in a day. The package says 5 grams in 1 liter water, so 1 gram in 200 ml would be enough for a day. I find it better in the water. It comes in powder so one should mix for a day only. The powder is easy to keep than a mixed solution. It has a long shelf life.
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Mar 9, 2012 18:58:04 GMT
ginger
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Post by ginger on Apr 12, 2012 19:32:06 GMT
Aw fab - thanks BB - I always confuse myself trying to work it out in such small quantites! I have just brought some from Northern Parrots!! And whilst I was there a new toy too ;D
Do I need to wait till they have finished their course of Anit-B's before I give them this?
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Mar 9, 2012 18:58:04 GMT
ginger
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Post by ginger on Apr 12, 2012 19:34:08 GMT
Sorry Andy - didn't mean to steal your post but I am sure you will also find this really helpful too ;D
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Apr 12, 2012 19:42:20 GMT
Aw fab - thanks BB - I always confuse myself trying to work it out in such small quantites! I have just brought some from Northern Parrots!! And whilst I was there a new toy too ;D Do I need to wait till they have finished their course of Anit-B's before I give them this? Yes after the antibiotics
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Mar 9, 2012 18:58:04 GMT
ginger
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Post by ginger on Apr 18, 2012 19:22:44 GMT
Hiya! My Bioplus Probiotics arrived with their new toy!! ;D It smells like strawberry milkshake in the pot and when it's mixed like garlic! Funny stuff. I'm feeding to all my budgies - it's says twice a week on the webiste but for a couple of weeks until they are right as rain I will feed every other day. I also have Johnsons Multi-Vit which I was using daily. I don't want to over dose them on vitamins. Can I use this with the probiotics? I do feed fresh stuff, egg food etc but I like to be better safe than sorry and give them vitamins too. Patch sometimes just shreds the food and I don't know how much she takes in of it. Thanks Sarah
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Apr 18, 2012 19:43:23 GMT
I wouldn't mix two supplements. Also ever since I have started using Bioplus, I have stopped using all other vitamins. It smells like garlic because it has garlic extracts. How's the toy like? Did they send the toy too
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Mar 9, 2012 18:58:04 GMT
ginger
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Post by ginger on Apr 18, 2012 19:58:08 GMT
Ah OK - so just stick with the Probiotic then. It looks like it has loads of good stuff in it. They will be healthier than me! I might put a pinch in my tea each day ;D just kidding.
Yeah, I got them a super duper ladder too ( I told my partner it came free with the probiotics as he moans I get too much for them hehehe - he did'nt fall for it!).
I will put it in at the weekend when I redo my cage set up! I will see if I can get some pics of them enjoying it.
Thanks for your help BB! ;D
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Apr 18, 2012 20:02:03 GMT
You're welcome Hope he doesn't read this post ;D Pictures would be great
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Post by sarah*glittergirl2212 on Apr 18, 2012 20:08:13 GMT
Shame on you lying to your other half... (what I really mean is thanks for the tip, tee hee!!) I love buying budgie presents- they are always grateful, they always play with it and don't moan they wanted something better!! On the probiotics: I have read this with interest. What I want to know is if there is any benefit to healthy birds that haven't been ill recently or ever in most cases fortunately.
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Mar 9, 2012 18:58:04 GMT
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Post by ginger on Apr 18, 2012 20:18:32 GMT
heheh - I am a rubbish fibber but thougth it was worth a shot! I had a sort out of all the broken toys the other day so felt my purchase was justified! Patch and Jasper don't bother too much with toys I get - they prefer to chew the stuff they are not suppose too My newbies love toys so I love watching them play with those.......and then play with the stuff they are not suppose too.
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Post by Hezz on Apr 19, 2012 1:55:43 GMT
Shame on you lying to your other half... (what I really mean is thanks for the tip, tee hee!!) I love buying budgie presents- they are always grateful, they always play with it and don't moan they wanted something better!! On the probiotics: I have read this with interest. What I want to know is if there is any benefit to healthy birds that haven't been ill recently or ever in most cases fortunately.[/b][/i][/color] I am fairly sure Barrie recommends using them only after AB's, Sarah, so only after illness, not as a preventive. I am sure he will set me right, if I have remembered incorrectly.
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Apr 19, 2012 9:13:51 GMT
It is also good for the budgies on seed only diet or who don't eat everything and can generate deficiencies in their bodies.
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