Nutrition

Featured Article:
Importance of Salt (Sodium Chloride) in Bird Food
Many companion bird caretakers read ingredient labels and are concerned when they see an inclusion of salt (sodium chloride) in their bird’s favorite extruded foods. However, in order to survive, salt is an essential mineral required by birds, as it is by all living animals. Follow our feeding guide to ensure complete balanced nutrition for your companion bird....
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Geophagia & Clay-Cal Bentonite Supplement
Do Our Companion Birds Need a “DETOX”? With the captive lifestyle one would think no…after all, as avian caretakers, we offer great diet, optimal environment,...
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Weaning for Success: Towel Training Quakers
What gives avian caretakers more enjoyment than watching a young fledgling learn about their environment! At HARI, the avian nursery at this stage is more...
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Weaning for Success: Quaker Parrot Nutrition
Welcome back to the HARI series “Weaning for Success” in which we feature the much loved companion species, the Quaker Parakeet. In this segment of...
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Diet Conversions for Your Parrot
Tried and True Tips Ensure that your pet bird is in good health. Changing a bird’s diet can be stressful, even if changing the diet...
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