HIGH POTENCY COARSE A Premium First-Use* Formula for Medium to Large Birds *High Potency is additionally the suggested year-round formula for the following species: African Grey parrots, cockatoos, large conures, and macaws. 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 large birds (other than African Grey parrots, cockatoos, large conures and macaws) 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:African Greys (year-round)Amazons (first 6 months)Cockatoos (year-round)Eclectus (first 6 months)Macaws (year-round)Large Conures (year-round)Toucans (first 6 months) DIRECTIONS / INGREDIENTS High Potency CoarseIngredients *Sunflower Kernels, *Hull-less Barley, *Soybeans, *Peas, *Peanut Kernels, *Lentils, *Corn, *Brown Rice, *Toasted Oat Groats, *Alfalfa, *Psyllium, Calcium Carbonate, Bentonite, Mixed Tocopherols (source of Vitamin E), *Sea Kelp, Salt, *Algae Meal, 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) *CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENT Analysis Crude protein (min.) 18%, crude fat (min.) 15%, crude fiber (max.) 6.5%, 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 medium to large parrots as follows:70% - High Potency Coarse25% - Organic dark green leafy, yellow meaty fresh veg & low sugar fruit5% - Seed/Nut/Omega 3 (hemp, chia, flax, pumpkin, sesame, sunflower, pistachio, almond, walnut, hazelnut) Feeding Amounts AFRICAN GREY: 15 - 30gPIONUS: 10 - 15gAMAZON: 15 - 30gECLECTUS: 15 - 30gCOCKATOO: 15 - 50gMACAWS: 20 - 60g Vegetables and Fruits - For most medium to large parrots, Harrison's suggests a maximum of 20% (by weight) of 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.- Most 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 susceptible to illness than a busy, active bird.
