Mazuri® Mini Bird Diet is a complete bird food for birds like parakeets, finches, canaries, and other small birds. This nutritionally complete diet is for non-breeding birds without needing additional supplements. The particles' small, uniform size is easy to eat and helps prevent food sorting. This bird food contains ground flaxseed, which provides omega-3 fatty acid to support your bird's health. It also contains vitamin E, which is an important antioxidant for birds. This bird food does not contain any added colors or artificial flavors. Small uniform particle size - Easy to eat and helps prevent sorting of food. Extruded particle means fewer fines and increased digestibility. Better than seeds – Consistent nutrition and less waste (20 to 50% of seed weight is hulls). Reduced diet preparation – Less time chopping fruits and veggies. Formulation allows for supplementation with species-appropriate food items – Can include up to 20% (by weight) of diet as produce, seeds, and other food items to encourage natural feeding behaviors and for training and enrichment. Natural sources of pigments and antioxidants. No artificial colors or flavors. Product Form: Extruded particle - 5/64" round particle INGREDIENTSGround Corn, Wheat Middlings, Dehulled Soybean Meal, Corn Protein Meal, Ground Flaxseed, Glyceryl Monostearate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Soybean Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Wheat Germ, Brewers Dried Yeast, Calcium Propionate (a Preservative), Salt, L-Lysine, DL-Methionine, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Choline Chloride, Dried Bifidobacterium thermophilum Fermentation Product, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Folic Acid, Vitamin A Acetate, Citric Acid (a Preservative), Riboflavin-5-Phosphate, Calcium Iodate, Manganous Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Beta Carotene, Nicotinic Acid (Niacin), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, L-Tryptophan, Rosemary Extract, Biotin, Sodium Selenite, Cobalt Carbonate.Every exotic animal deserves the right nutritionCrude protein not less than 14.5%Crude fat not less than 5.0%Crude fiber not more than 5.0%Moisture not more than 12.0%Ash not more than 8.0%Vitamin E not less than 150 IU/lbOmega 3 Fatty Acids not less than 0.4%Total Microorganisms not less than 270,000 CFU/g(Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Bifidobacterium thermophilum, Enterococcus faecium)**Contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganismsFEEDING DIRECTIONS Feed free choice to non-breeding birds and provide fresh food daily. A ½ oz (15 g) bird will typically eat 2 tsp (3.5 g) per day, while a 2 oz. (57 g) bird may consume approximately 5 tsp (8.4 g) per day. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and seeds may be provided, but at no more than 20% of the total diet. To switch birds from seeds (or their current diet) to this diet, changeover gradually. Start with 90% seed (or current diet) and 10% Mazuri®bird diet. On each succeeding day, reduce the amount of seeds by 10% while increasing the amount of the Mazuri® bird diet by 10%. On the 10th day, the diet should consist only of Mazuri® bird diet. Do not overfeed during this transition time. Monitor the bird’s weight and behavior carefully during the conversion period and make sure it is eating the new diet. Be especially attentive during the 10th to 12th day. If the bird is losing weight, or if the bird is not consuming the product, offer the bird a mix of 50% seed and 50% Mazuri® bird diet and restart the conversion process from this point. If the bird is not eating, the excreta color will become dark green, and the volume will decrease. If the bird is consuming the bird diet, the excreta will be a brownish-green color. Always provide plenty of fresh, clean water. Thoroughly wash feed and water bowls on a regular basis. It is always good practice to washhands thoroughly after feeding and/or handling animals. This diet is not for human consumption. Storage ConditionsFor best results, reseal the bag between uses or store contents of open paper sack in container with sealing lid. Store in a cool (75⁰F/24⁰C or colder), dry (approximately 50% RH) location free from rodents and insects. Do not offer moldy or insect-infested feed to animals as it may result in illness, performance loss or death. Freezing will not harm the diet and may extend freshness. Use within 1 year of bag manufacturing or "Best if Used By" date.
