Oct 11, 2011 20:38:54 GMT
allandean12
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Post by allandean12 on Jul 24, 2012 22:18:22 GMT
hi guys a question to you and in paticular barrie now i know barrie recomends giveing calcium 1 week in each monthdoes this also apply when birds are breeding so barrie and guys i would really like to ear your ideas thanks a lot allan
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Feb 29, 2012 21:44:11 GMT
Bird Junky
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Post by Bird Junky on Jul 25, 2012 8:21:48 GMT
Hi Allan. Giving extra calcium is unnecessary if a
cuttle bone supplied. along with a good mix of
fruit & veg. egg seed etc...B.J.
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Post by stace on Jul 25, 2012 8:42:49 GMT
Allan, I think Barrie's recommendation for the calcium supplement IS for the breeding times, because the egg creation takes extra calcium.
I don't breed, but I feed a bit of boiled eggshell reasonably regularly, it's fun to chew/shred and eat plus contains calcium as well.
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Jul 25, 2012 10:17:40 GMT
I am not sure whether it's just for breeding times or not but it is a good idea to make sure your birds get the calcium.
I in fact switched back to Trill from a "normal" birdseed to make sure my birds get all they need. But I still give them Calcivet occasionally.
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 25, 2012 11:02:07 GMT
I provide them with Calcivet for 7 to 10 days, every 60 days or so.
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Oct 11, 2011 20:38:54 GMT
allandean12
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Post by allandean12 on Jul 25, 2012 12:21:41 GMT
hi guys thanks a lot for your replys allan
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Oct 11, 2011 20:38:54 GMT
allandean12
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Post by allandean12 on Jul 25, 2012 22:26:12 GMT
hi guys is there anybody else with there ideas thanks a lot allan
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Oct 12, 2011 12:52:00 GMT
nigelsstud
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Post by nigelsstud on Jul 27, 2012 5:36:47 GMT
The problem with calcium in the water is wether they want it or not (need it ) they have to drink to survive
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 27, 2012 9:47:28 GMT
I am with you on this point Nigel  They always know what they want and go for it but they can't do that with calcium in water. Also both cock and hen drink the same water while breeding when cock needs a lot less calcium than hen. What alternatives other than cuttlebones do you use? |
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Oct 11, 2011 20:38:54 GMT
allandean12
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Post by allandean12 on Jul 27, 2012 22:05:26 GMT
hi guys thanks a lot for your kind replys i feed in fingerdrawers thrive n gloss/osmunds ultimate/red and black minerals so again thanks allan
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Oct 6, 2011 21:52:25 GMT
honeybunny
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Post by honeybunny on Jul 31, 2012 15:49:13 GMT
well i've been breeding budgies for over 13 year now and *touch wood* my hens have all been very healthy, lived to good ages and reared strong strapping chicks all without the addition of any sort of dietary supplement...calcium or otherwise! if the proof is in the pudding well then i'll be sticking with the cuttlebone and oystershell grit  |
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They always know what they want and go for it but they can't do that with calcium in water. Also both cock and hen drink the same water while breeding when cock needs a lot less calcium than hen. What alternatives other than cuttlebones do you use?
