question on treats
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question on treats
If I buy the treat sticks at the pet store what size do I get? The ones for cockatiels, parrots?
Heidi
Usually 'tiel size is best for the IRNs.
But consider getting something like Nutriberries or Avi-Cakes instead. Regualar treat sticks sold in most stores have extra preservatives (not all do but I like to be safe). And a treat stick the size of your IRN is like eating a stack of pizzas for us. A lot of junk with little nutrition. But the Nutriberries and Avi-Cakes are supposed to be a complete diet on their own, but your bird doesn't know that. ^_~
Some treat bars might use ethoxyquin as a preservative- avoid that. I do believe, though, that Lafeber's has stopped using ethoxyquin as a preservative in all their products. I would still check to be sure.
Our IRNs favourite treats are fruits though. Especially pear, apple, and banana.
But consider getting something like Nutriberries or Avi-Cakes instead. Regualar treat sticks sold in most stores have extra preservatives (not all do but I like to be safe). And a treat stick the size of your IRN is like eating a stack of pizzas for us. A lot of junk with little nutrition. But the Nutriberries and Avi-Cakes are supposed to be a complete diet on their own, but your bird doesn't know that. ^_~
Some treat bars might use ethoxyquin as a preservative- avoid that. I do believe, though, that Lafeber's has stopped using ethoxyquin as a preservative in all their products. I would still check to be sure.
Our IRNs favourite treats are fruits though. Especially pear, apple, and banana.
I've been called 'birdbrained' before, but somehow I don't think this is what they meant. say:hah-nay