Question 1

What are the ingredients?

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Harrison's Adult Lifetime Mash Ingredients: *Hulled Grey Millet, *Ground Hulled Wild Buckwheat, *Ground Soy Flakes, *Ground Hulled Sesame Seeds, *Chia Seed, *Ground Alfalfa, Calcium Carbonate, Montmorillonite Clay, Monocalcium Phosphate, *Ground Dried Sea Kelp, Vitamin E Supplement, Sea Salt, *Ground Whole Anise, *Algae Meal, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, D-alpha Tocopheryl acetate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, d-Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Carbonate. *CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENTGuaranteed Analysis: Crude protein (min.) 17%, crude fat (min.) 6.5%, crude fiber (max) 8%, moisture (max.) 10%

Question 2

Can you bake this and make your own bird bread?

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Technically you could but you would need other additional items like egg, baking powder, oil etc. This is mainly a powder formula for conversion resistant birds or bird owners who do not want to go thru the trouble of a diet conversion from seeds to nuggets.

Question 3

Any tips on how to convert a stubborn parakeet to this?

Accepted Answer

You can sprinkle the powdered mash it on a moist seed treat. Someone else said they add the mash to a heart healthy pancake mix and make pancakes for the birds as a treat. The latter option wouldn't technically convert a bird to the pellets, but it would be a way to add extra nutrition to a bird's diet.

In regards to another person's comment, it is definitely worth paying the price for this brand of pellets because it's extremely healthy. I am on a limited income, so I buy a pound of Harrison's fine grind Adult Formula pellets and offer my six birds the pellets a couple of times a week as a treat. They love it, and a pound lasts about 3 months for 6 birds ranging in size from a budgie to a cockatoo.

If a bird has difficulty accepting Harrison's, then I'd recommend trying a different pelleted bird food like Zupreme fruit blend. Pellets offer complete nutrition to birds and help prevent health problems (fewer vet bills), and help them live long lives. My oldest birds, for example, are 26, 23 and 21. I've had them since they were babies, and they have been on pellets and since they were weaned.

Question 4

Is there a difference in look or texture or consistency between this and the high potency mash?

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There's not a difference in texture or consistency between this and the high potency mash. However, there's a slight color difference between the two because the high potency mash is richer in calories and nutrients that are geared toward young birds (under 1 year) who are just being weaned.

High potency mash or pellets can also be used for sick birds at any age. I've used it as a "treat" for my green cheek conures because one of them has a hard time keeping his weight up to where it needs to be.

ASIN	B0007LI130
ASIN	B0007LI130
Additional Features	Certified Organic, Non-GMO, Avian Nutritionist-Designed, Human-Grade Ingredients
Age Range Description	Adult
Animal Food Diet Type	Veterinary Diet
Animal Food Ingredient Claim	Human-Grade
Best Sellers Rank	#1,736 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #16 in Bird Food
Brand Name	Harrison's Bird Foods
Breed Recommendation	Small Breeds
Container Type	Bag
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (265)
Date First Available	January 19, 2005
Dog Breed Size	Small
Flavor	Unflavored
Item Form	Powder
Item Weight	16 ounces
Manufacturer	Harrison's Bird Foods
Manufacturer	Harrison's Bird Foods
Manufacturer Part Number	7894
Number of Items	1
Occasion	Birthday
Package Size Name	1lb
Pet Type	Bird
Product Benefits	Promotes overall bird health and longevity with balanced nutrients
Product Dimensions	11 x 3 x 13 inches; 1 pounds
Recommended Uses For Product	year-round feeding, diet conversion, general bird care
Special Ingredients	Balanced Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids, naturally occurring vitamins and minerals
Specific Uses For Product	Outdoor
Target Species	Bird
UPC	850060009280
Unit Count	16 Ounce

Adult Lifetime Mash, Certified Organic Non-GMO 1lb

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