Combat avian disease by fighting malnutrition
In pet parrots over 80% of ailments presented to vets are thought to be linked to malnutrition.
Many diets contain food items of the wrong type resulting in a lack of
essential nutrients or, equally importantly, an excess of potentially
harmful ones. Even offering a mix of foods can be flawed as many birds
have the habit of buffet feeding, and will pick certain items from the
bowl and not get the full range of foods necessary to get a nutritional
balance.
This nutritional imbalance may cause minor ailments but can also
bring about fatal diseases. Birds fed on an inadequate diet may survive,
but they certainly will not thrive.
Avian veterinarians therefore recommend feeding a formulated diet over other types of diet.
Why
choose Harrison’s? What makes Harrison’s Foods stand out from other formulated foods?
Balanced nutrition
Harrison’s Bird foods are scientifically formulated to provide a balance of essential nutrients to ensure a healthy diet for your birds. Seed-based
diets, and many home-made mixes, are often nutritionally deficient, and the bird will often selectively feed, which can exacerbate the imbalances. A
pet bird which eats a seed-based diet, even if this is supplemented with fruit
and vegetables, is not getting all the nutrients it needs to remain
healthy. Adding vitamin and mineral supplements to the diets to correct any deficiencies is recognised as an inadequate and unreliable method - it is much better to offer a nutritionally complete diet, than to serve something known to be deficient and then try to correct it with supplements.
Avian veterinary experts agree that malnutrition is the leading cause
of death in pet birds. Harrison's Bird Foods were developed by avian
veterinarians, leading aviculturists and top avian nutritionists to be
the leading formulated foods available.
Organic, and made with premium ingredients and optimal production methods
Harrison’s Bird Foods are made with premium-quality, human-grade cereals and are certified organic.
By using organically sourced ingredients, Harrison’s have eliminated
the risk of pet parrots ingesting exogenous toxins often associated with
the growing, storage and manufacturing processes. As they are organic,
potentially harmful herbicides, pesticides, preservatives and synthetic
colourings are eliminated from the Harrison’s Bird Food range.
HBD screens all of its products for pathogenic
bacteria, moulds (mycotoxins) and various natural enzymes (e.g. trypsin)
to assure safety for consumption by birds and other animals. For a
greater insight into the organic nature of Harrison's Bird Foods please
see the organic section.
Harrison's foods are manufactured using a low-temperature extrusion process, so the food’s natural qualities are preserved and digestibility is improved.
Developed and recommended by experts
Quite simply,
Harrison's Bird Foods
are health foods for birds. By introducing the first foods made
from certified organic ingredients and specifically formulated,
Harrison's literally transformed the feeding of pet birds!
By drawing on the combined expertise of veterinarians, nutritionists
and aviculturists, Harrison’s have produced a premium range of
scientifically formulated foods that provide pet birds with the levels
of macro- and micro-nutrients they require for good health. They continue to work with avian experts to develop their formulas to ensure they remain at the forefront of avian nutrition.
Harrison’s Bird Foods are used and recommended by leading avian vets
both UK and worldwide, as they believe they result in the best diet for pet
birds.
The results speak for themselves
If the above reasons to use Harrison's weren't enough, then just check out these pictures and testimonials from people who switched to their birds to Harrison's, and saw the difference in the health, behaviour and appearance of their feathered friends. Keep in mind that many ailments in birds cannot be shown in pictures. Whilst improvements in plumage can be readily apparent, the benefits that an improved diet has for internal organs, for example, may not be visible but are crucial.
