High Potency Mash - 1lb

HIGH POTENCY MASH

A Premium First-Use Formula for Small Birds

USES:

• 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 to Adult Lifetime formula after the 6-month introductory period.
• 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.
• WEANING BIRDS: High Potency formula should be fed to weaning birds for at least 6-9 months.
• 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:
  Canaries
  Finches
  Budgies
  Parrotlets
  Cockatiels
  Lovebirds
  Doves
  Pigeons

  High Potency Mash Ingredients	*Sunflower Kernels, *Hull-less Barley, Rolled; *Toasted Soybeans, *Hulled Gray Millet, *Lentils, Rolled; *Peas, Rolled; *Peanut Kernels, *Brown Rice, Rolled; *Corn, Rolled; Toasted Oat Groats *Chia, *Sesame Seed, *Alfalfa, Monocalcium Phosphate, *Algae Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Bentonite, *Sea Kelp, Salt, Mixed Tocopherols (a source of Vitamin E), 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), *Anise Seed.   *CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENT
  Analysis	Crude protein (min.) 20%, crude fat (min.) 14%, crude fiber (max.) 8%, moisture (max.) 10%.
  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.
  Feeding Directions	- 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".
  Diet  Allocation (by weight)	Most small birds as follows: 70% - High Potency Mash 25% - Organic dark green leafy, yellow meaty fresh veg & low sugar fruit 5% - Seed/Nut/Omega 3 (hemp, chia, flax, pumpkin, sesame, sunflower, pistachio, almond, walnut, hazelnut)
  Daily Feeding Amounts	CANARY: 1 - 1 ¾g FINCH: 1 - 1¾g BUDGIE: 1 ½ - 3g COCKATIEL: 2 - 5g LOVEBIRD: 2 - 5g DOVE/PIGEON: 5 - 15g
  Vegetables and Fruits	- For most small birds, Harrison's suggests offering 20% 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. - Some 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.