Most veterinarians agree that whole nutrition, pelleted foods are a better source of nutrition than even the most balanced seed diets.

Formulated for all African species and most medium large Conures. This medium sized pellets have fruity flavors and multiple shapes and colors that will enhance your bird's feeding experience. 14% protein and 8% fat in medium sized morsels.

Most veterinarians agree that whole nutrition, pelleted foods are a better source of nutrition than even the most balanced seed diets.

Both formulas contain avian specific lactobacillus and 6 digestive enzymes to aid in proper digestion, especially for day one handfed babies. Also contains vitamins and minerals which are prepared for maximum digestion and 2% fiber for a better transit time.

19/8 : The first number in the title of the Handrearing denotes the protein content (19%) and the second number denotes the fat content (8%). This is a general purpose formula for mixed collections and is the choice for most birds. Recommended for cockatoos and amazons.

19/12 : This corn based formula provides macaws and large conures w/the extra fat needed from day one through weaning. Works very well for African birds, Macaws, Conures, Pionus, Cockatiels, Love Birds and Quakers.

Handrearing should be stored in a cool, dry place, refrigerated or placed in a deep freezer. Properly stored, handrearing will remain fresh until the expiration date printed on each package.

Contains 16% protein and 10% fat. Added calcium.

• Small for Parakeets, Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Conures, etc.
• Medium for small parrots, Amazons, Africans Greys, etc.

The new diets being offered by the Pretty Bird company are unique in that they have abundant available nucleotides, which allows an animal to absorb and utilize all that they need to repair and manufacturer body cells. By supplying abundant nucleotides, Natural Gold diets allow the immune system to function at peak efficiency. Additionally, the liver will be better able to repair itself after insult from toxins (for example, from mycotoxins found in peanuts), and other tissues will be able to repair themselves after injury.

Studies show that diets high in nucleotides help improve resistance to infectious organisms, help detoxify the liver and should bring breeder birds into optimal health for successful reproduction. Studies have also shown that feeding a diet high in nucleotides will enhance the reproductive system of hens for maximum egg production and optimum hatchability. A ration high in nucleotides will help a hen maintain a high immune status which will protect her from infections. The complete food will also support the transfer of a high antibody titer to the offspring.

Studies have also shown that young animals will benefit greatly from increased nucleotides in the food, causing acceleration of growth and differentiation of the intestines, and increased activity of certain enzymes found in the brush border of the intestinal villi (the absorptive portion of the intestinal lining). Chicks should have increased size due to optimal growth. A high nucleotide complete food will support good development of the offspring and will lower the mortality of both hens and chicks, will result in higher egg production and higher production of chicks.

These claims are all supported by research results performed on poultry, but show great promise in the breeding of other captive birds.

Supplemental nucleotide benefits include:
• increased resistance to challenge to bacterial and viral infections
• acceleration of antibody production
• increase in white blood cells called neutrophils
• increase in the number of macrophages
• reversal of malnutrition and starvation-induced immunosuppression
• increase in natural killer (NK) cell activity and interleukin-2 production
• increase of plasma HDL cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol)
• decrease in the concentration of LDL cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol)
• faster recovery of the liver after injury
• positive effects on the intestines
• intestinal repair after diarrhea
• positive effects of recovery from stress

Pretty Bird Natural Gold diets contain 15% Protein and 8% fat, and are available in a small or medium morsel size.

Zupreem Avian Breeder Large Parrots Fruit Blend Features:
• Aids in keeping breeding stock in prime breeding condition and contributes to optimum production of healthy offspring
• Maximum digestibility aids absorption and lowers clean-up
• Even the most finicky birds enjoy the fruity flavor
• Five Fun, Colorful, Fruit-flavored shapes: apples, bananas, oranges, grapes and melons.
• Less product waste for cost efficiency. No vitamin or mineral supplements required or recommended
• Longer shelf life than seeds: 1 year from date of manufacture.
• Fixed formulations with high-quality fresh ingredients provide consistent dependable nutrition in every nugget.