Nov 6, 2013 23:47:08 GMT
tanja
Normal Green
Posts: 400
|
Post by tanja on Nov 11, 2013 19:20:41 GMT
This for example changed my mind, I think common seed mixes are not good at all! Harrison's Pellet mixesLook at this blog and take a look at Harrison's pellet mixes. You can actually only buy it from Avian clinics and Avian vets. So it must be better than the common mixes, that can be bought everywhere on the free market. I think I will give this food a try! :-)
|
|
|
Post by ffiscool on Nov 11, 2013 19:35:57 GMT
It reads well and I don't disagree. I am considering trying them out. But when you read further, all pellets, if the bud doesn't eat fruit and veg, say , is no good either as processed.
|
|
Nov 6, 2013 23:47:08 GMT
tanja
Normal Green
Posts: 400
|
Post by tanja on Nov 11, 2013 19:39:09 GMT
Well that's for sure. But remember Harrison's pellets are all organic. So I believe they do nutrition these pellets better than any that are available to the masses in let's say Petco or PetSmart! It doesn't mean that you suddenly need to stop feeding them fruits or veggies. That is not my intention. But I think after reading all about theses specific pellets, I think it's worth trying!
|
|
|
Post by ffiscool on Nov 11, 2013 20:01:43 GMT
I agree and you have the benefit of hopefully getting a baby, so easier to do. I didn't mean not giving fruit and veg, just if the budgie is one that doesn't eat them, then they only get pellets
|
|
|
Post by phoebe on Nov 12, 2013 16:25:58 GMT
I read much about pellets myself and went back and forth on it for a while. My birds however want nothing to do with pellets. I have been told to take the food out (on forums)but I can't bring myself to do that. I provide pellets but most of them (probably all) end up on the floor.
I am seeing some amazing budgie gardens on some websites. I am going to purchase some stronger grow lights and see what I can do. Budgies adore stuff like lemon grass and other grasses. I saw a list on this website that I subsequently lost. I know some people give alphalfa but here in Canada I can't get my hands on the steam cut quality and my budgies don't really know what the blocks (made for rodents) are.
You have to remember also that even if something is natural it doesn't mean there are no aflatoxins or other mold spores on it. This is why I'd like to control the quality of the veggies myself.
When I went to the avian vet with Emerald because of her cere she asked about her diet. Mostly I give biological carrots and broccoli, corn, seed mix and apple slices plus the booster I get from the vet. The vet thought her diet was pretty good. I have grown lemon grass, eucalyptus, wheat grass and a mix of grasses from the seeds they eat. I think growing a budgie garden will be my pet project.
|
|
|
Post by birdguhl on Nov 12, 2013 21:06:29 GMT
I am a strong believer in Harrisons. My birds get the Super Fine and they are happy and very well on it. It took about 4 weeks to get them converted. I also give them germinated seeds and lots of fruit, veg and herbs, and a tiny bit of millet once or twice a week. Prior to this regime they were all seed addicts, and one of my young ones had been diagnosed with fatty liver disease. Have a look at this: www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com/education/harrisons-videos/
|
|
Nov 6, 2013 23:47:08 GMT
tanja
Normal Green
Posts: 400
|
Post by tanja on Nov 12, 2013 21:31:22 GMT
I am a strong believer in Harrisons. My birds get the Super Fine and they are happy and very well on it. It took about 4 weeks to get them converted. I also give them germinated seeds and lots of fruit, veg and herbs, and a tiny bit of millet once or twice a week. Prior to this regime they were all seed addicts, and one of my young ones had been diagnosed with fatty liver disease. Have a look at this: www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com/education/harrisons-videos/ Yes! Posts like this make me believe even more that this food is pretty good! Well I think I made my decision! I will buy the super fine Harrison's mix from an Avian vet near by. But I also need to use seeds, since most of the store budgies are fed seed mixes. Therefore I could not just change the food to pellets, but very slowly. And of course fresh veggies, lemon grass. Maybe I will also get seeds of it, so I can plant it myself BTW. I am very sorry to hear about the fatty liver diagnosis That is really sad...
|
|
|
Post by birdguhl on Nov 12, 2013 22:12:35 GMT
Yes, gradual changeover the right way to go. Someone recently showed a picture which included a lemongrass plant which I thought was interesting. I am currently trying to grown organic basic, parsley and something else - can't remember now... indoors, of course. It is not a great time of year but I got enthusiastic.
Thanks re liver diagnosis, but Woody is now absolutely bursting with health. I sometimes wonder how he can contain all his energy inside his wee body. In fact they are all extremely lively. I had months of illness misery with all of them at the beginning of this year - a very worrying, and expensive, time. I think Harrison has been a major factor in the improvement. For example, I now have to go and 'switch off' the budgies so I can go to bed. They would still be bouncing around at midnight if I didn't start putting off lights, sounds etc. Charlie (who is 8 and a 1/2 years old) is always the last to go to bed. He goes around saying to the others 'Aww, come on - I still want to play!'
|
|