Specialist Bird Feeding Guide

Specialist bird feeding guide

EXCLUSIVE! With complete tables of analysis CONTENTS

- Analyses of seed mixtures 4 - Prestige Premium Why enriched seed mixtures for birds? 5 CHIA: a magical seed with special nutritional value for birds 6 The influence of Florastimul® on the bacterial intestinal flora of birds 7 - Birdseeds Seeds 8 Canaries 10 Budgies 12 European finches 14 Suitable mixtures for all finches 16 The unique collaboration between Versele-Laga and Loro Parque 17 Big parakeets 18 Parrots 20 Exotic doves 23 Tropical finches & Aviary birds 24 Germination Seeds 26 - NutriBird Pellets 28 Hand-rearing food 29 Top Tip ! - Classic 30 - Fidelity Club 30 Birds can sometimes have an acquired preference - Versele-Laga also offers 31 for some kinds of seeds. In the interest of the bird, - Website 32 the feed will be rationed. Because Prestige seed - Order form brochures 32 mixtures are very well balanced, they are certainly suitable for rationed feeding. • Less food wastage © no part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior • More balanced diet permission of Versele-Laga nv • Better breeding results Prestige bird food: for years synonymous with top quality

Since 1932, Versele-Laga has been a leading company in the The superior quality of Prestige bird foods is the result of field of animal food. Every day, more than 1,250 tonnes of feed subtle interplay between our own research, purchasing, for pets such as birds and pigeons leave our production units. production and distribution departments, under the daily Over 1,000 different products find their way to 75 countries all supervision of our strict quality control: over the world. • Calculation of the most suitable formulas Brands like Prestige, Prestige Premium, NutriBird and • Selection of the best seeds at the production site Orlux are sure to sound familiar to bird fanciers. All these products are the result of many years’ research by our own • Strict control of the seeds supplied nutritionists, in consultation with top breeders, specialised • Cleaning, mixing and packaging using hypermodern avian veterinarians, universities and leading bird parks. It is machinery no coincidence that the largest bird collections in the world choose our products to feed their birds. • Strict quality control of the finished product For basic research, our scientific team has its own Pet • Use of the shortest and quickest distribution route Research Centre, with more than 500 birds ranging from In addition, the Versele-Laga team of nutritionists and canaries to parrots. In this way, through product innovation veterinarians is at the service of bird fanciers on a day-to- they succeed time and time again in staying one step ahead of day basis to provide additional information and breeding the competition. In this folder you will find the results of their advice. efforts: All information from this folder, and lots more besides, • Analyses of the seed mixtures on the basis of hulled seeds you will find updated on our website • Seed mixtures enriched with V.A.M. pellets and chia seeds www.versele-laga.com • Adapted mixtures by season (Prestige Premium) • Adapted mixtures by bird species (Loro Parque mixtures)

3 Analyses of seed mixtures

Formulation based on analyses of shelled seeds gives One of the most important conclusions was that the energy new insights and enables composing more balanced bird content of hulled seed mixtures is much higher than that foods. of the total seed mixture. Therefore, a lot of birds eat a ration with a very high energy content. Seed mixtures with a high An important aspect in the evaluation of feed rations for birds content of oil-bearing seeds (rapeseed, niger seed, sunflower is the fact that most birds hull their seeds. Only the seed seeds) appeared to contain up to 55% fat after hulling, which kernel is appreciated, and the hull is discarded. Therefore, no doubt is too much of a good thing and possibly leads to analysis of the composition of the food that is actually eaten obesity in birds with little activity. should involve analysis of the seed kernels and not of the complete seed together with its hull. Although this is an obvious When composing seed mixtures, the nutritionists at Versele- fact, until recently scarcely any data were available concerning Laga are the first to formulate on the basis of the food the composition of hulled seed mixtures. elements actually eaten. This is because these data are considerably more important than classic analysis data The nutritionists at Versele-Laga were the pioneers in (composition of unhulled seed mixture) for determining the determining the share of hulls and having the cell kernel nutritional value of a seed mixture. fully analysed for all birdseeds. Versele-Laga is the first to have an extensive computer database, with which not only the analysis of the seed mixtures themselves can be calculated, but also the composition of what the bird actually eats. This valuable information enables us to gain better insights in the dietary requirements of birds and to compose birdseed mixtures on a more scientific basis. At congresses, our R&D team has already presented a number of contributions about this innovative ration calculation methodology. A scientific article about this research was even published in the renowned periodical “The Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition” (89 (2005) 215-221). In this study, a comparison was made between the total analysis and the analysis after hulling for 30 commercial seed mixtures. The findings were also compared with the composition of 27 commercial pellets.

Share of hulls (percent) in various seeds

0 Oat Millet Cardy Barley Wheat Peanut Walnut Linseed Almond Pine nut Pine Panicum Hazelnut Brazil nut Brazil Pine seed Pine Rapeseed Pecan nut Pecan Paddy rice Paddy Niger seed Hempseed Buckwheat Canary seed Pumpkin kernel Big black rapeseed White sunflower seed sunflower White Striped sunflower seed Striped sunflower

4 Why enriched seed mixtures for birds?

In nature, birds eat a number of other things besides seeds. The colour, shape and taste of the V.A.M. pellets, as well as Insects, fruit, herbs etc., these are picked up daily by a bird the quantity incorporated in the various mixtures are care- living in its natural habitat to assure it of the necessary food- fully adapted to the feeding habits of the birds. This ensures stuffs it requires. That is why every successful bird keeper will optimal absorption. At first the birds may hesitate to eat supply along with the standard seed mixtures various supple- these unfamiliar looking pellets. However once they grow mentary products ensuring the supply of vitamins, minerals accustomed to them, they will eat the pellets along with the and amino-acids which are required. seeds. Shortages of certain amino-acids, vitamins and minerals in Moreover the Prestige Premium seed mixtures are completed the daily ration of the bird leads quite often to poor breed- with oystershells and sea minerals. These additions will ing results and diseases. The veterinarians and nutritionists assure a sufficient presence of the essential Calcium and of Versele-Laga developed therefore seed mixtures for birds, a correct Calcium/Phosphorus balance. Moreover a good enriched with V.A.M. pellets. functioning of the gizzard will be assured. V.A.M. pellets are extruded pellets, manufactured by the same process as the very highly praised NutriBird pellets. As is well known, these NutriBird pellets are a complete food. V.A.M. pellets however are very rich in vitamins, minerals and amino acids. They also contain Florastimul® (fructo- oligosaccharides) and a high percentage of proteins and energy. V.A.M. pellets are not a complete food, but a supplement to the seed mixtures. The composition of V.A.M. pellets is based on recent scientific studies on the nutritional needs of birds. An analysis of the diagnoses by prominent bird veterinarians provided a list with the most current nutritional deficiencies in birds. By adding V.A.M. pellets to the appropriate seed mixtures, the well-balanced Prestige Premium seed mixtures for birds are obtained. Diseases resulting from nutritional deficiencies are prevented.

Nutritional deficiencies in birds Top 5 1. Vitamin A deficiency 2. Calcium deficiency 3. Iodine deficiency 4. Vitamin D deficiency 5. Lysine deficiency

Prestige Premium seed mixtures contain extra PRESTIGE food elements required by the bird to remain PREMIUM fit, to breed properly and to deliver excellent = results on exhibitions and competitions. much more than just a seed mixture 5 CHIA: a magical seed with special nutritional value for birds

Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) is a small oval seed (2 mm long) with intestines, as a result of which pathogenic bacteria can cause a light-brown colour, with health-maintaining properties that less damage. Unlike other mucilaginous seeds such as linseed, were already discovered centuries ago by the Aztecs and chia does not contain any anti-nutritional factors that Indians. Today, scientific studies confirm that chia supplies impede the effect of vitamin B6. Chia also has a much better many interesting nutrients. As a result, this magical little seed taste and is taken by birds more readily. is currently being “rediscovered” in the world of nutrition and Chia is a good source of high-quality proteins with an is rapidly gaining popularity for humans as well as for animals. excellent amino-acid profile. It should also be noted that chia Chia contains no less then 23% polyunsaturated fatty acids is rich in minerals (including 0.65% calcium). and is the seed with the highest content of omega-3 fatty You will appreciate why this amazing little seed is an excellent acids in the plant world. In addition, the oil from chia is rich in ingredient for the better Prestige Premium seed mixtures for natural antioxidants. For this reason the omega-3 fatty acids birds. are much more stable than in other sources. Chia is a mucilaginous seed and is rich in mucopolysaccha- rides. These mucilaginous substances have a strong water- binding capacity, as a result of which they rapidly improve the consistency of the droppings in digestive disorders. In addition, they form a kind of mucus layer on the inside of the

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For optimal condition and good breeding results The influence of Florastimul® on the bacterial intestinal flora of birds

Recent scientific research renders a rapidly increasing know- bacteria on the intestinal wall. Those can thus be immediately ledge on the nutrition of birds. In actual practice a scientific excreted with all other non-digested food in the droppings, approach on the nutritional needs of birds is more frequently this even before they have a chance to cause any damage. adapted. The introduction of extruded foods (e.g. NutriBird) Fructo-oligosaccharides have been applied in human nutri- makes sure that our winged friends are no longer exposed tion for many years. American researchers (Bailey et al., 1991) to any kind of nutritional deficiency. The excellent breed- demonstrated that fructo-oligosaccharides also improve the ing results obtained in the last few years by adapting this resistance to pathogenic bacteria in birds: the use of fructo- feeding method illustrates very clearly the advantages of oligosaccharides in the nutrition decreases the number these well-balanced foods. The most recent developments of sick birds, which had been artificially infected with the go even further. The nutrition seems next to providing the Salmonella bacteria, from 92% to 25%! necessary food elements, also to play an important role in the prevention of diseases caused by bacteria. Birds are very sensitive to bacterial intestinal infections. Even clinically healthy birds often have Colibacteria present Recent research demonstrated that certain nutritious in the intestine. Anything responsible for a decreased elements directly promote the health level because of their resistance level (stress due for example to exhibitions, trans- influence on bacteria in the intestine. These “preprobiotics” portation or moulting) or an intestinal injury can lead to a are for birds non-digestible elements that support the health massive invasion of bacteria. Salmonella is also on the list of by selectively stimulating the favourable bacteria in the the often-recurring bacteria. intestine. It is especially the fructo-oligosaccharides (Flora- stimul®) which stimulate the growth of the health-supporting In order to give the birds a better protection against these Lactobacilli and Bifidus bacteria, and which slow down the frequent bacteria infections, the nutritionists of Versele-Laga pathogenic Coli- and Salmonella bacteria. The mechanism of decided to include these fructo-oligosaccharides (Flora- Florastimul® is based on the fact that only the good intesti- stimul®) in all foods of the Prestige premium product range. nal flora (Lactobacilli and Bifidus bacteria) can use these Birds subjects fed in this way will acquire a more stable special carbohydrates as food. The pathogenic bacteria on the intestinal flora and will be better equipped to combat contrary cannot use these fructo-oligosaccharides as food. intestinal infections. Moreover Florastimul® inhibits the attachment of pathogenic

Only the favourable intestinal flora can use the Florastimul® as food Kind of Bacteria Florastimul® as food Influence on the animal Lactobacillis yes health-supporting Bifidobacterium yes health-supporting Salmonella no pathogen E. Coli no pathogen

Effect of Florastimul® on Salmonella infection % sick animals 100% 90% 80% 91,67% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 25,00% 10%

control group Florastimul® group

7 Birdseeds: their origin and properties

DESCRIPTION USE ORIGIN CANARY SEED Canaries, European finches, Canada, USA, Argentina, Main ingredient of most seed mixtures, thus not only Tropical finches, Budgies, Big Australia, Hungary, Morocco for canaries. Belongs to the family of the grass seeds. parakeets. Size and appearance vary according to land and origin. Is considered a weed in southern countries.

PEELED OATS Canaries, European finches, Belgium, France, England Is readily accepted and fed to nestlings. Excessive Tropical finches, Budgies, Big quantities may lead to obesity. parakeets, Parrots.

HEMPSEED Canaries, European finches, France, China, Russia, Seed from the Cannabis plant. Contains high-grade Tropical finches, Budgies, Big Lebanon, Uruguay, Hungary protein. Is readily fed to the young. Stimulates fertility parakeets, Parrots. in birds. Attention: birds may become overexcited.

LINSEED Canaries, European finches, England, Belgium, Hungary, Seed from the flax plant. Dark or light coloured. Con- Budgies, Big parakeets. Canada tains a high percentage Omega-3-fatty acid, essential for constitution of feathers. Promotes digestion because of its mucous secreting properties.

NIGER SEED Canaries, European finches, Nepal, India, Ethiopia, Is in most cases well accepted by birds. Valuable seed, Tropical finches, Budgies, Myanmar which may not be lacking in any good mixture. Has a Big parakeets, Germination favourable amino-acid pattern. Is one of the few types Seeds. of birdseed with a good calcium/phosphorus ratio.

RAPESEED Canaries, European finches, Canada, USA, Hungary, Has a sweet taste. Colour is strongly dependent on Germination Seeds. Scandinavia, Poland, France region where it is grown. Rich in protein, yet also in fat, thus moderate use.

BIG BLACK RAPESEED (coleseed) Canaries, European finches. Belgium, The Netherlands, Larger and darker than rapeseed. Is bitterer in taste France, Hungary, Poland than rapeseed. Nutritious value is however identical.

BLUE MAWSEED (poppy seed) Canaries, European finches. The Netherlands, Czech Very rich in fat, originating from the poppy plant. Has Republic a sedative effect. Is very efficient in keeping agitated birds restful before an exhibition. May possibly restrain bird’s singing.

DARI (sorghum) Big parakeets, Parrots, Doves. China, Sudan, Kenya, India, Belongs to the millet family. Has a favourable amino- France, Australia, USA, Italy acid pattern.

MILO Big parakeets, Parrots, Doves. France Red variety of dari.

PADDY RICE Tropical finches, Big para- France, Italy, Asia Whole rice. Very digestible. Java sparrows love them. keets, Parrots, Doves.

8 DESCRIPTION USE ORIGIN YELLOW MILLET Tropical finches, Budgies, Big Argentina, USA, Hungary, The most common variety of millet. Contains principal- parakeets. Australia, Russia, Ukraine, ly carbohydrates like most other millet varieties. France

WHITE MILLET Tropical finches, Budgies, Big USA (Dakota, Colorado), Seeds of good quality are very soft. And as such, even parakeets, Doves. Australia, China, France though they are quite large in size, are very much appreciated by Australian waxbills.

RED MILLET Tropical finches, Budgies, Big USA, Hungary, Russia, China, Is mostly harder than other millet varieties. Adds an parakeets. France, Ukraine attractive colour to the mixture.

JAPANESE MILLET Tropical finches, Budgies, Big China, Australia The millet variety richest in proteins. parakeets.

PANICUM YELLOW Tropical finches, Budgies. Australia, Argentina, China, Small millet variety, therefore very suitable for smaller South-Africa tropical finches and for breeding mixtures. Many different subspecies.

PANICUM RED Tropical finches. South-Africa, Australia, China, Very fine variety of millet. USA

STRIPED SUNFLOWER SEEDS Big parakeets, Parrots. Canada, Hungary, China, Many varieties, from very small to large and thick USA, Bulgaria, France, (Toma-variety). The totally black varieties are especially Argentina, Australia, South- grown for oil production. Africa, Rumania

WHITE SUNFLOWER SEEDS Parrots. Kenya, Egypt Are in most cases larger than the striped ones. Parrots prefer these.

SAFFLOWER European finches, Budgies, China, India, Australia, Even though these resemble sunflower seeds in shape Big parakeets, Parrots, Doves, Hungary, Argentina and in composition, they belong to another plant Germination Seeds. family, namely the thistles.

BUCKWHEAT Big parakeets, Parrots. Argentina, China, France, Bra- Seeds with high starch content, which is especially zil, Russia, Hungary, Poland grown on poor sandy ground. Poor in fat and rich in carbohydrates.

MUNGBEANS Big parakeets, Parrots, Thailand, China, Australia, Belongs to the soybean family. Due to its high germa- Germination Seeds. Myanmar tive power, used especially in germination mixtures, also for smaller bird species. The pulses are, just like soy sprouts, very rich in proteins.

9 CANARIES

Canaries Premium Canary Canaries Premium Super Breeding 20kg 20kg 20kg Traditional mixture, for all Enriched, for colour canaries as Very rich breeding mixture, for all canaries. Extremely suitable for well as type canaries. canaries. singing canaries such as water- Canary seed...... 58% Canary seed...... 50% slager, harzer, roller, etc. Rapeseed...... 10% Niger seed...... 17% Canary seed...... 63% Niger seed...... 6% Peeled oats...... 7% Rapeseed...... 19% Linseed...... 5% Rapeseed...... 4% Big black rapeseed...... 6% Peeled oats...... 5% Linseed...... 4% Linseed...... 5% Hempseed...... 2% Hempseed...... 2% Peeled oats...... 3% Perilla seed...... 2% Perilla seed...... 2% Hempseed ...... 2% Wild seeds...... 2% Wild seeds...... 2% Niger seed...... 2% V.A.M. pellets...... 8% Chia...... 2% Oystershells...... 2% V.A.M. pellets...... 8% 100% Oystershells...... 2% 100% with chia 100% Tip! Canaries Premium Canaries Premium Light Pro Feather 20kg 20kg The packing used for Prestige birdseeds guarantees an opti- Light mixture with lots of canary Special mixture, rich in omega-3 mal conservation. Always store your seeds in areas that are seed. Because of its low energy fatty acids. For ideal feather content, prevents fattening growth during the moulting well ventilated, dry and moderate in temperature. during the resting season and season and for maintaining in birds with limited flying area. attractive plumage. Easily digestible during warm Canary seed...... 61% periods. Niger seed...... 8% Canary seed...... 67% Linseed...... 7% Niger seed...... 5% Wild seeds...... 6% Rapeseed...... 4% Peeled oats...... 4% Peeled oats...... 4% Perilla seed...... 2% Linseed ...... 4% Chia...... 2% Hempseed...... 2% V.A.M. pellets...... 8% Perilla seed...... 2% Oystershells...... 2% Chia...... 2% with chia V.A.M. pellets...... 8% 100% Oystershells...... 2% with chia 100%

10 Choline Biotin (mg/kg) Folic acid Vitamin PP Vitamin B12 Vitamin B6 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B1 Vitamin K Vitamin E Vitamin D3 Vitamin A Cystine Tryptophan (%) Threonine (%) Methionine Lysine (%) (%) Chlorine Potassium Magnesium Sodium Phosphorus Calcium (%) Ash (%) Fibre (%) Fat Protein 100% Hempseed ...... Peeled oats...... Linseed...... Rapeseed seed...... Niger seed...... Canary canaries. Very richbreeding mixture, forall 20kg SuperBreeding Canary seed Canary for colour canaries. andfancy protein andmany smallseeds, Ideal breeding with18% mixture 20kg Breeding Canary 100% Wild seeds Perilla seed Hempseed Peeled oats seed Niger Linseed Rapeseed TABLE OF ANALYSIS ......

20% nigerseed ...... (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (mg/kg) ...... (I.U./kg) (I.U./kg) ...... (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%)

20.00 14.00 18.00 26.00 1600 8000 0.02 2.00 7.00 5.00 1.30 0.96 0.45 0.20 0.55 0.40 0.60 0.05 0.40 0.17 0.03 0.50 1.00 7.00 6.50 0.04 0.50 350 24.00 19.00 23.00 31.70 2000 9700 0.02 2.40 8.50 6.00 1.60 1.20 0.04 0.60 1.20 3.50 0.05 0.60

Canaries Premium 425 ------46% 16% 20% 30% 41% 20.00 16.00 18.50 26.00 1600 8000 2% 8% 8% 2% 2% 4% 6% 7% 8% 0.02 2.00 7.00 5.00 1.30 0.96 0.44 0.22 0.53 0.40 0.60 0.05 0.40 0.19 0.03 0.50 1.00 6.50 7.00 0.04 0.50 350 Canaries Premium 31.60 24.00 22.00 23.50 2000 9800 0.05 0.60 0.02 2.50 8.50 6.00 1.60 1.20 0.04 0.60 1.17 4.00 425

Super- Breeding------20kg without rapeseed Extra Breeding Canary Canary seed Canary biscuits. ted with bitsofdeliciousGourmet Traditional mixture, supplemen- 20kg Gourmet Canary seed Canary coloration isnotdesired. canaries where astrong yellow canaries,fancy yet alsoforcolour Versatile mixture, for especially Gourmet biscuit Gourmet seed Niger Hempseed Linseed 100% Perilla seed Wild seeds Peeled oats Hempseed 100% Peeled oats Rapeseed Linseed seed Niger 18.0 0 20.00 11.50 26.00 1600 8000 0.02 2.00 7.00 5.00 1.30 0.96 0.45 0.20 0.49 0.40 0.55 0.04 0.40 0.16 0.02 0.50 1.00 6.50 6.00 0.04 0.50 350 Canaries Premium 24.00 17.00 23.50 31.50 2000 9700 0.02 2.40 8.50 6.10 1.60 1.20 0.04 0.60 1.13 3.50 0.05 0.60 425

Light ------...... 20.00 12.00 18.00 26.00 ...... 1600 8000 ...... 0.02 2.00 7.00 5.00 1.30 0.96 0.44 0.21 0.50 0.45 0.60 0.05 0.40 0.17 0.02 0.50 1.00 7.00 7.00 0.04 0.50 with biscuits ...... 350 ...... Canaries Premium 24.00 17.00 23.50 31.30 2000 9700 ...... 0.02 2.40 8.40 6.00 1.60 1.20 0.04 0.60 1.20 4.00 0.05 0.60 420

------Pro Feather 17.00 18.00 0.46 0.20 0.55 0.32 0.60 0.03 0.40 0.18 0.02 0.55 0.20 4.50 6.50

------24.50 22.50

Canary 0.04 0.70 0.10 3.50 ------

13% 73% 13% 63%

1% 1% 3% 7% 1% 2% 6% 6% 9% 2% 22.50 18.50 0.45 0.23 0.62 0.34 0.70 0.04 0.50 0.20 0.03 0.60 0.30 4.00 7.50 ------Canary 30.00 23.00 0.03 0.70 0.20 5.00

------Breeding- Canary seed Canary with tropical finches. canaries orEuropean finches suitableforhybrids between very to thepresenceDue ofmillet,is Basic mixture, forallcanaries. 20kg VR Canary seed Canary suitable fordimorphiccanaries. inshow birds.nervousness Highly seed, prevents fattening and withouthemp Light mixture 20kg Show Canary 100% Perilla seed Wild seeds Peeled oats 100% Linseed Peeled oats Yellow millet Rapeseed Linseed seed Niger 21.00 18.50 0.46 0.23 0.58 0.34 0.64 0.04 0.46 0.22 0.03 0.55 0.20 4.00 7.50 ------Canary 29.00 24.00 0.05 0.70 0.14 5.00 ......

Super Breeding ------...... 15.00 18.00 ...... 0.45 0.22 0.50 0.32 0.53 0.03 0.40 0.20 0.01 0.50 0.14 4.50 7.00 ...... ------Canary Breeding 21.00 23.00

without rapeseed 0.04 0.60 0.10 4.00 ------Extra 11.50 17.50 0.46 0.19 0.49 0.29 0.52 0.04 0.30 0.16 0.02 0.50 0.15 4.50 6.00 ------Canary 17.50 23.00 0.04 0.60 0.08 3.00 - 10% 33% 45% 13% 67%

------Gourmet - 2% 3% 6% 9% 5% 7% 14.00 18.00 0.45 0.21 0.50 0.31 0.52 0.02 0.30 0.20 0.01 0.50 0.15 4.50 6.50 ------

With hullDehulled Canary 20.00 23.50 0.04 0.60 0.12 3.50 Rapeseed birds condition. ingood andkeepsposition theexhibition- Brings thecanaries inbreeding 20kg ConditionerCanary seed Canary Light mixture, prevents fattening. 20kg Light Canary ------Peeled oats Niger seed Niger Hempseed Japanese millet millet Red Wild seeds Linseed 100% seed Niger Hempseed Linseed Rapeseed Show 100% seed Sesame 12.00 17.50 0.47 0.19 0.49 0.30 0.52 0.02 0.30 0.20 0.01 0.50 0.12 4.50 6.00 ------

Canary ...... 18.00 23.50 0.04 0.60 0.10 3.00 ...... ------Light ...... 18.00 17.50 0.44 0.21 0.58 0.32 0.64 0.04 0.50 0.20 0.03 0.50 0.20 4.00 6.00 ------...... 26.50 22.50

canary VR 0.03 0.70 0.12 4.00 ------32.50 19.00 0.42 0.26 0.75 0.40 0.86 0.06 0.73 0.28 0.04 0.60 0.38 4.00 9.50 ------Canary 20% 50% 12% 76% 39.00 21.50 0.03 0.77 0.25 5.00 7.50 5% 5% 5% 8% 1% 2% 4% 5% 2% 5%

------Conditioner

BUDGIES

Budgies Budgies Breeding 20kg 20kg Multicoloured mixture for Breeding mixture with smaller budgies and for other small para- seed varieties, to stimulate the keets, such as parrotlets. feeding of youngsters. Yellow millet...... 54% Canary seed...... 50% Red millet...... 16% White millet...... 15% White millet...... 10% Panicum yellow...... 11% Canary seed...... 8% Japanese millet...... 11% Peeled oats...... 6% Yellow millet...... 10% Budgies Premium Linseed ...... 3% Peeled oats...... 3% Budgies Premium Super Breeding Safflower...... 2% 20kg 20kg Niger seed...... 1% 100% Enriched seed mixtures for all Very rich breeding mixture with safflower 100% budgies. with lots of canary seed, for all Canary seed...... 40% budgies. Yellow millet...... 19% Canary seed...... 43% White millet...... 13% White millet...... 15% Japanese millet...... 7% Japanese millet...... 12% Panicum yellow...... 4% Peeled oats...... 6% Peeled oats...... 4% Yellow millet...... 5% Red millet...... 2% Panicum yellow...... 5% Linseed ...... 1% Perilla seed...... 2% V.A.M. pellets...... 8% Chia...... 2% Oystershells...... 2% V.A.M. pellets...... 8% Oystershells...... 2% 100% with chia 100%

Budgies Premium Pro Feather 20kg Special mixture, rich in omega-3 fatty acids. For ideal feather growth during the moulting season and for maintaining attractive plumage. Canary seed...... 35% Yellow millet...... 14% Japanese millet...... 10% White millet ...... 8% Panicum yellow...... 7% Linseed...... 4% Red millet...... 3% Peeled oats...... 2% Wild seeds...... 2% Chia...... 2% Safflower...... 1% Niger seed...... 1% Perilla seed...... 1% V.A.M. pellets...... 8% Oystershells...... 2%

with chia 100% Tip!

With Prestige seed mixtures, there is no room for surprises: all compositions in terms of percentage are stipulated.

12 Budgies Budgies Budgies Jo Mannes Euro Champ Endres mixture Gourmet Budgies Conditioner 20kg 20kg 20kg 20kg Jo Mannes, 19 times European The very personal mixture of the Good mixture, supplemented Bring the Show-budgies in bree- champion, gives his secret away. German leading breeder Leo with delicious pieces of Gourmet ding condition. Keep exhibition A mixture with 50% canary seed Endres. biscuits. birds in condition. To be used as supplementary food. and 20% Japanese millet. The White millet...... 40% Yellow millet...... 55% absolute top! Canary seed...... 33% White millet...... 25% Panicum yellow...... 27% Canary seed...... 50% Japanese millet...... 15% Peeled oats...... 7% Peeled oats...... 27% White millet...... 20% Peeled oats...... 11% Canary seed...... 6% Japanese millet...... 17% Japanese millet...... 20% Niger seed...... 1% Red millet...... 3% Yellow millet...... 10% Yellow millet...... 5% Linseed ...... 1% Red millet...... 8% Panicum yellow...... 5% 100% Safflower...... 1% Rapeseed ...... 5% Gourmet biscuit...... 2% Niger seed...... 3% 100% Linseed ...... 2% with biscuit 100% Canary seed...... 1% with herbs Budgies 100% Otten I mixture 20kg Budgies IMD The very personal mixture of the Budgie 50/50 German leading breeder Peter 20kg (British mixture) Basic mixture for budgies. Otten. 20kg Canary seed...... 50% Yellow millet...... 63% Classical 50/50 mixtures. White millet...... 25% White millet...... 15% Yellow millet...... 15% Canary seed...... 8% Canary seed...... 50% Japanese millet...... 5% Peeled oats...... 8% Yellow millet...... 25% Panicum yellow ...... 5% Red millet...... 6% White millet...... 25%

100% 100% 100% TABLE OF ANALYSIS Budgies Premium Budgies Premium Budgies Super Breeding Premium Budgies feather Pro Budgies Budgies Breeding IMD Budgies Jo Mannes Budgies Champ Euro 50/50 Budgie (British mixture) Budgies Conditioner Budgies mixture Endres Budgies Gourmet Budgies Budgies Otten I mixture

Protein (%) 15.00 19.50 15.50 20.00 15.00 19.50 12.50 17.50 14.50 19.00 12.00 17.00 14.00 19.50 14.00 20.00 13.50 15.50 14.00 19.00 12.00 17.00 14.50 20.00 Fat (%) 6.00 8.50 6.50 9.50 8.00 11.00 6.50 9.50 5.50 8.50 5.00 7.00 5.00 8.50 5.00 9.50 9.00 10.00 5.50 8.50 5.50 8.00 5.00 9.00 Fibre (%) 5.50 2.50 6.00 3.00 6.50 3.50 6.50 2.50 5.50 3.00 6.00 2.50 6.00 2.50 6.00 2.50 5.50 4.00 5.50 2.50 6.00 2.50 6.00 2.50 Ash (%) 6.00 - 6.00 - 6.00 - 3.50 - 4.00 - 3.50 - 4.00 - 4.00 - 3.50 - 4.00 - 3.50 - 4.00 - Calcium (%) 0.90 1.00 0.90 1.00 0.90 1.00 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.04 0.05 0.04 0.04 0.05 0.06 0.08 0.06 0.05 0.05 0.04 0.05 0.05 0.05 Phosphorus (%) 0.50 0.50 0.45 0.50 0.40 0.50 0.30 0.40 0.40 0.50 0.30 0.50 0.40 0.50 0.40 0.60 0.30 0.40 0.40 0.50 0.30 0.40 0.40 0.50 Sodium (%) 0.02 0.04 0.02 0.04 0.02 0.04 0.02 0.05 0.01 0.03 0.01 0.05 0.01 0.05 0.01 0.04 0.03 0.03 0.01 0.04 0.02 0.07 0.01 0.04 Magnesium (%) 0.14 - 0.14 - 0.15 - 0.15 - 0.13 - 0.14 - 0.13 - 0.13 - 0.20 - 0.14 - 0.14 - 0.13 - Potassium (%) 0.40 - 0.35 - 0.40 - 0.40 - 0.30 - 0.40 - 0.30 - 0.30 - 0.40 - 0.30 - 0.40 - 0.30 - Chlorine (%) 0.06 - 0.06 - 0.06 - 0.07 - 0.04 - 0.07 - 0.04 - 0.04 - 0.07 - 0.05 - 0.09 - 0.04 - Lysine (%) 0.39 - 0.40 - 0.40 - 0.28 - 0.32 - 0.26 - 0.29 - 0.30 - 0.40 - 0.32 - 0.26 - 0.30 - Methionine (%) 0.38 - 0.38 - 0.39 - 0.30 - 0.29 - 0.30 - 0.29 - 0.29 - 0.30 - 0.29 - 0.30 - 0.29 - Threonine (%) 0.42 - 0.42 - 0.43 - 0.38 - 0.38 - 0.36 - 0.37 - 0.37 - 0.44 - 0.39 - 0.36 - 0.37 - Tryptophan (%) 0.16 - 0.16 - 0.17 - 0.15 - 0.15 - 0.14 - 0.15 - 0.15 - 0.16 - 0.15 - 0.14 - 0.15 - Cystine (%) 0.34 - 0.35 - 0.33 - 0.25 - 0.34 - 0.25 - 0.32 - 0.34 - 0.30 - 0.32 - 0.24 - 0.33 - Vitamin A (I.U./kg) 8000 9300 8000 9250 8000 9500 ------Vitamin D3 (I.U./kg) 1600 1850 1600 1850 1600 1900 ------Vitamin E (mg/kg) 20.00 23.00 20.00 22.20 20.00 23.00 ------Vitamin K (mg/kg) 0.96 1.12 0.96 1.10 0.96 1.14 ------Vitamin B1 (mg/kg) 1.30 1.50 1.30 1.50 1.30 1.50 ------Vitamin B2 (mg/kg) 5.00 5.80 5.00 5.80 5.00 6.00 ------Vitamin B3 (mg/kg) 7.00 8.20 7.00 8.00 7.00 8.30 ------Vitamin B6 (mg/kg) 2.00 2.30 2.00 2.30 2.00 2.40 ------Vitamin B12 (mg/kg) 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 ------Vitamin PP (mg/kg) 26.00 30.40 26.00 30.00 26.00 30.80 ------Folic acid (mg/kg) 0.50 0.60 0.50 0.58 0.50 0.60 ------With- hull- - Dehulled- - Biotin (mg/kg) 0.04 0.05 0.04 0.05 0.04 0.05 ------Choline (mg/kg) 350 410 350 405 350 415 ------EUROPEAN FINCHES

European finches 20kg European finches Standard mixture for all Premium Super Breeding European finches. 20kg Finches Triumph Premium Canary seed...... 46% 1kg - 20kg Very rich breeding mixture, for all Rapeseed...... 22% European finches. Linseed...... 7% A derivative of the renowned Niger seed...... 7% Canary seed...... 35% Triumph chaffinch mixture, Peeled oats...... 6% Niger seed...... 18% enriched with V.A.M. pellets to Hempseed...... 5% Peeled oats...... 7% Wild seeds...... 5% guarantee an optimal condition. Wild seeds ...... 6% Radish seed...... 1% Canary seed...... 57% Linseed...... 5% Spinach seed...... 1% Rapeseed...... 12% Hempseed...... 4% Panicum yellow...... 5% Grass seed...... 3% 100% Red millet...... 5% Perilla seed...... 2% Linseed...... 4% Spinach seed...... 2% Wild seeds...... 3% Poppy seed...... 2% Yellow millet...... 2% Yellow millet...... 2% European finches Breeding Goldfinches and Siskins Niger seed...... 1% Japanese millet...... 2% 20kg Panicum red...... 1% Chia...... 2% 20kg V.A.M. pellets...... 8% V.A.M. pellets...... 8% Mixture rich in protein, with wild Mixture for smaller European Oystershells...... 2% Oystershells...... 2% seeds, spinach seeds, perilla, etc. finches, extremely suitable for with chia For the breeding of all European goldfinches, siskins, redpolls, etc. 100% 100% finches. Canary seed...... 40% Canary seed...... 33% Niger seed...... 20% Rapeseed...... 20% Rapeseed...... 17% Niger seed...... 16% Linseed...... 8% Wild seeds...... 8% Hempseed ...... 6% Linseed...... 5% Peeled oats...... 5% Bullfinches Extra Spinach seed...... 5% Wild seeds...... 3% New Peeled oats...... 4% Grass seed...... 1% Goldfinches Extra New 15kg Oat grinds...... 4% 15kg Professional mixture for bullfin- Hempseed...... 3% 100% Perilla seed...... 2% Professional mixture for goldfinches, enriched with the specific Premix Blattner Bullfinch. ches, enriched with the specific 100% Premix Blattner Goldfinch. Canary seed...... 26% Canary seed...... 40% Niger seed...... 13% European finches Breeding Rapeseed...... 10% Niger seed...... 20% Siskins Extra without rapeseed Wild seeds...... 6% Rapeseed...... 5% 3,5kg - 15kg 5kg - 20kg Linseed...... 5% Hempseed...... 5% Hempseed...... 4% Cardy...... 5% Mixture based exclusively on Mixture with coarse and fine Peeled oats...... 3% Buckwheat...... 5% fine seed varieties. Will keep your seeds. For breeding of larger Wild seeds...... 3% Peeled oats...... 5% European and tropical siskins in European finches such as green- Premix Blattner Goldfinch...... 20% Linseed...... 5% top condition and improve the finches, bullfinches, buntings, etc. Premix Blattner Bullfinch ...... 20% breeding results. Canary seed...... 37% 100% 100% Grass seed...... 18% Niger seed...... 19% Wild seeds...... 13% Peeled oats...... 9% The Blattner Premixes contain in adapted composition and quanti- Niger seed...... 12% Linseed...... 6% ties among others: Chicory seed...... 9% Hempseed...... 5% • White Perilla • Dwarf sunflower seeds Perilla seed...... 8% Wild seeds...... 5% • Brown Perilla • Chicory seed Timotee grass seed...... 8% Buckwheat...... 3% Canary seed...... 8% Safflower...... 3% • Sesame seed • Lettuce seed Lettuce seed...... 6% Grass seed...... 3% • Cocksfoot grass seeds • Chia Panicum yellow...... 5% Spinach seed...... 2% • Red fescue • Chrysanthemum seed Evening primerose...... 4% Poppy seed...... 2% • Larch seeds • Evening primrose seed Hempseed...... 3% White millet...... 2% • Pine seeds • Camelina seed Rapeseed...... 2% Yellow millet...... 2% Linseed...... 2% Japanese millet...... 2% • Thistle seed • Basil seed Poppy seed...... 2% 100% 100%

14 OFTEN IMITATED, NEVER PARALLELED

Finches Triumph Finches Triumph Moulting Finches Triumph Winter 1kg - 4kg - 5kg (paper) - 20kg 5kg (paper) 5kg (paper) This well-known mixture for chaf- This special mix allows your Make sure your finches spend finches is categorized as the best finches to moult thoroughly and the winter in optimal condition, by thousands of finch fanciers. quickly. As a result, they go into so that they can start the new Has been the daily feed used by the winter with a large reserve of season in fine fettle. champions for many years. Often energy. Canary seed imitated, never paralleled. With Canary seed Wild seeds canary seed, ... Wild seeds Rapeseed Canary seed Rapeseed Linseed Wild seeds Linseed Niger seed Rapeseed Niger seed Yellow millet Linseed Yellow millet White millet Niger seed White millet Red millet Yellow millet Red millet Panicum yellow White millet Panicum yellow Panicum red Red millet Panicum red Peeled oats Panicum yellow Peeled oats Hempseed Panicum red

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finches Siskins Extra Triumph Finches Triumph Finches Moulting Triumph Finches Winter Finches Triumph Finches finches European goldfinches and siskins finches European Breeding European finches European Super Breeding European Breeding without Breeding rapeseed

Protein (%) 18.00 22.50 17.00 22.00 18.00 22.50 18.50 24.00 18.50 22.50 17.50 22.50 19.00 20.50 17.00 22.00 16.50 21.00 16.00 20.50 Fat (%) 17.00 21.50 11.00 16.00 19.50 26.00 23.00 30.00 22.00 28.00 17.50 24.00 22.50 25.00 11.50 17.00 11.00 15.00 12.50 17.00 Fibre (%) 8.00 5.50 6.00 4.00 7.50 5.00 8.50 5.00 9.00 6.50 9.00 5.00 13.00 12.00 6.50 4.00 7.00 5.00 6.00 4.00 Ash (%) 6.50 - 6.50 - 4.50 - 4.00 - 4.50 - 4.00 - 4.50 4.50 4.50 - 4.50 - 4.50 - Calcium (%) 1.00 1.20 1.00 1.10 0.22 0.15 0.23 0.15 0.30 0.20 0.20 0.16 0.35 0.30 0.14 0.10 0.15 0.14 0.13 0.10 Phosphorus (%) 0.50 0.60 0.50 0.63 0.50 0.70 0.60 0.70 0.50 0.60 0.50 0.60 0.35 0.30 0.50 0.60 0.45 0.60 0.50 0.60 Sodium (%) 0.03 0.04 0.02 0.05 0.02 0.04 2.00 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.04 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.03 0.01 0.03 0.02 0.04 Magnesium (%) 0.19 - 0.16 - 0.20 - 0.20 - 0.20 - 0.20 - 0.14 - 0.16 - 0.17 - 0.17 - Potassium (%) 0.40 - 0.40 - 0.50 - 0.50 - 0.50 - 0.40 - 0.30 - 0.40 - 0.40 - 0.40 - Chlorine (%) 0.06 - 0.05 - 0.04 - 0.04 - 0.04 - 0.04 - 0.02 - 0.02 - 0.04 - 0.03 - Lysine (%) 0.55 - 0.55 - 0.64 - 0.66 - 0.69 - 0.54 - 0.57 - 0.48 - 0.47 - 0.51 - Methionine (%) 0.41 - 0.40 - 0.33 - 0.35 - 0.34 - 0.33 - 0.25 - 0.30 - 0.31 - 0.31 - Threonine (%) 0.53 - 0.50 - 0.58 - 0.59 - 0.60 - 0.51 - 0.44 - 0.48 - 0.48 - 0.49 - Tryptophan (%) 0.22 - 0.20 - 0.20 - 0.24 - 0.23 - 0.22 - 0.17 - 0.19 - 0.19 - 0.19 - Cystine (%) 0.40 - 0.45 - 0.40 - 0.44 - 0.43 - 0.39 - 0.24 - 0.42 - 0.38 - 0.40 - Vitamin A (I.U./kg) 8000 9600 8000 9800 ------Vitamin D3 (I.U./kg) 1600 1900 1600 1900 ------Vitamin E (mg/kg) 20.00 24.00 20.00 24.00 ------Vitamin K (mg/kg) 0.96 1.20 0.96 1.20 ------Vitamin B1 (mg/kg) 1.30 1.60 1.30 1.60 ------Vitamin B2 (mg/kg) 5.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 ------Vitamin B3 (mg/kg) 7.00 8.40 7.00 8.50 ------Vitamin B6 (mg/kg) 2.00 2.40 2.00 2.40 ------Vitamin B12 (mg/kg) 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 ------Vitamin PP (mg/kg) 26.00 31.00 26.00 31.50 ------Folic acid (mg/kg) 0.50 0.60 0.50 0.60 ------With- hull- - Dehulled- - Biotin (mg/kg) 0.04 0.05 0.04 0.05 ------15 Choline (mg/kg) 350 420 350 420 ------WORLD EXCLUSIVITY Suitable mixtures for all finches

Blattner Siskin IA Blattner Goldfinch Major Blattner Bullfinch I Blattner Grosbeak III 4kg – 15kg 4kg – 15kg 4kg – 15kg 4kg – 15kg 13 different components, a.o. 18 different components, a.o. 23 different components, a.o. 20 different components, a.o. • Larch seed • Chicory seed • German teazle seed • Pine seed • Pine seed small • Pine seed large • Pine seed small • Pine seed large • Perilla • Lettuce seed • Sesame • Chicory seed • Evening primerose • Safflower • Cucumber seed • Larch seed • German teazle seed seed • Evening primerose • Wild • Lettuce seed • Sesame seed • • Perilla • Chicory seed • German • Cucumber seed • Spinach seed seeds • Grass seed (different small Perilla • Wild seeds • Grass seed teazle seed • German rapeseed • Perilla • Safflower • Sudan grass varieties) • Chia • Lamb’s lettuce (different small varieties) • Small (summer harvest) • Wild seeds seed • Ash berries • Chicory seed seed sunflower seeds • Sesame seed Suitable for: Suitable for: Suitable for: Suitable for: • Crossbill • Black siskin • Goldfinch • Bullfinch • Parrot crossbill • Pine siskin • Siberian goldfinch • Northern bullfinch • Two-barred crossbill • American goldfinch • Grey-headed goldfinch • Azores bullfinch • Pine grosbeak • Black-headed siskin • All other goldfinches • Grey-headed bullfinch With supplement of 10% sunflo- • Dark-backed goldfinch • Japanese bullfinch wer seeds: • All other American siskins • All other bullfinches • Hawfinch With supplement of 10% Niger With supplement of 10% Prestige • Chinese hawfinch seed: Tropical finches and 10% grass • All other hawfinches • Black hooded red siskin seed: • Grosbeak species With supplement of 30% Prestige • Long-tailed rosefinch Tropical finches: • Black-headed canary • Desert finches Matthias Blattner has been breeding all kinds of siskins and finches for more than 30 years. His experience, • Grey and yellow serins and the exchange of ideas with prominent breeders from home and abroad, allowed him to develop special mixtures that became famous throughout Europe. To maintain birds in excellent condition, this being fundamental for good breeding and competition results, high standards of quality were set down for the mixtures: • By using special seeds, mixtures are obtained which resemble the food the birds find in nature. • Every mixture contains many different components, chosen per bird species, and completely balanced with respect to their nutritious value and to their digestibility. • Only seeds of the highest quality are used. Wherever possible, seeds suitable for human consumption are used (e.g. linseed, blue maw seed and hulled sunflower seeds.) This splendid mixtures, which has been used successfully by the German top breeders for European as well as foreign siskins and finches, is now also available for you. Versele-Laga is proud to offer you the toppers from the Blattner-line in their original composition. Matthias Blattner Römerstraße 24, D-87487 Wiggensbach Tel.: +49 8370 97531

Bring the nature home

Wild seeds Condition seeds 3,5kg - 15kg 20kg Extensive mixture containing Regularly provide each bird with more than 30 garden and herb one treat tray of this mixture. seeds. Tasty and healthy! Ideal as supplementary food. Your Wild seeds...... 75% birds will recognize the nature in Linseed ...... 8% them. Carrot seed...... 6% Sesame seed...... 6% Panicum yellow...... 4% Panicum red...... 1%

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16 Loro Parque Mixtures

What is the Loro Parque Fundación? This non-profit foundation was established in 1994 and is closely associated with the famed Loro Parque animal and parrot wildlife park on Tenerife. Loro Parque houses the world’s largest parrot and parakeet collection. The Loro Parque Fundación’s mission is to actively patronise the preservation of all parrot species that are threatened with extinction.

What does the Loro Parque Fundación do? The Loro Parque Fundación offers financial support to a variety of different projects on all continents to save and protect those eco systems, which are most imminently under threat. By protecting the natural habitat of local indigenous parrots, an entire class of animal species may be preserved. At the same time, the Loro Parque Fundación stages educational programmes and conferences, spon- sors a variety of research projects and runs its own breeding station in “La Vera”. Here, a reserve stock population of the most acutely threatened species is kept in existence, such as the Spix Macaw. The ultimate rescue resort for parrots under From now on, every bird fancier can reap the benefits of the colla- threat of extinction! boration between Versele-Laga and Loro Parque. Commissioned by Loro Parque six mixtures for parrots and parakeets were composed a few years ago. What does the partnership with Versele-Laga involve? For this, the nutritionists at Versele-Laga were called upon. After In 2002 Versele-Laga committed to a partnership agreement with the Loro Parque collective study, it was decided to divide all parrot and parakeets Fundación. As manufacturers of premium birdfeed, Versele-Laga has its finger into different groups, based on their natural habitat and feeding firmly on the pulse of what goes on in the world of bird lovers. The two partners habits. A specific seed mixture was composed for each of these found common ground and decided to pool forces in their shared vision of active groups, taking account of the birds’ natural feeding pattern. nature conservation. As such, they are each other’s perfect complement. These Prestige Premium mixtures are composed with a highly Through this partnership, the Loro Parque Fundación is able to rely on the much- varied supply of seeds and grains, and also contain a number of needed financial resources in the longer term. By the same token, joint consulta- treats for parrots such as pumpkin seed, rose hip, dried peppers, tion meetings are being staged at regular intervals between the Loro Parque and pine nuts, puffed grains, etc. The mixtures are enriched with 8% Versele-Laga scientists, working together on joint research projects. The results V.A.M. pellets, which ensure an extra supply of vitamins, amino yielded by these projects produce even further improved product formulations acids and minerals. Those V.A.M. pellets are very well appreciated geared to cater to the various parrot and parakeet species. due to their better taste (with peanuts and fresh apples) and appearance (different shapes and colours). After these mixtures had already been used in the park for a long time and had proved their reliability, they now have also been made By buying this product you available to bird breeders. And by opting for Prestige bird foods, you are supporting Loro Parque indirectly support the Loro Parque Fundación as well. Fundación to help nature

17 BIG PARAKEETS

Australian Parakeet African Parakeet Loro Parque Mix Loro Parque Mix 20kg 20kg Special mixture for all Australian Special mixture for all African big parakeets such as cockatiels, lovebirds (agapornids) and other rosellas, etc. parrotlets. Big parakeet Big parakeet Breeding Yellow millet Yellow millet 20kg 20kg White millet Canary seed Very complete mixture for all big Breeding mixture with sunflower Canary seed White millet parakeets seeds. Brings the birds into excel- Striped sunflower seeds Peeled oats lent breeding condition Peeled oats Japanese millet Yellow millet...... 32% Safflower Safflower Red millet...... 10% Yellow millet...... 18% Red millet Buckwheat Canary seed...... 9% Canary seed...... 17% Buckwheat Paddy rice Peeled oats...... 9% Peeled oats...... 11% Hempseed Oats Striped sunflower seeds...... 6% Buckwheat...... 8% Linseed Hempseed Wheat ...... 5% Safflower...... 7% Paddy rice Linseed Safflower...... 5% Striped sunflower seeds...... 5% White sunflower seeds V.A.M. pellets White millet...... 4% White sunflower seeds...... 5% Wheat Oystershells Rapeseed...... 4% Hempseed...... 5% Japanese millet Hempseed...... 4% Red millet...... 5% Niger seed White sunflower seeds...... 3% Niger seed...... 4% V.A.M. pellets Linseed...... 3% Japanese millet...... 4% Oystershells Paddy rice...... 3% Paddy rice...... 3% Peeled peanuts...... 1% White millet...... 3% Niger seed...... 1% Linseed...... 2% Japanese millet...... 1% Oats...... 2% Wheat...... 1% 100% 100%

Big parakeet Big parakeet Special Super Breeding 20kg 20kg Mixture without sunflower seeds, Breeding mixture without sunflo- prevents fattening. Mainly for wer seeds that has already often smaller species. proved its worth. Canary seed...... 30% Canary seed...... 26% Safflower...... 13% Yellow millet...... 22% Yellow millet...... 12% White millet...... 20% White millet...... 9% Japanese millet...... 7% Japanese millet...... 7% Peeled oats...... 7% Peeled oats...... 7% Safflower...... 5% Hempseed...... 6% Buckwheat...... 4% Niger seed...... 6% Linseed...... 3% Buckwheat...... 5% Hempseed ...... 3% Paddy rice...... 3% Paddy rice...... 2% Linseed...... 2% Niger seed...... 1%

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18 BIG PARAKEETS Lovebirds 20kg Special mixture for lovebirds. Yellow millet...... 40% Canary seed...... 18% White millet...... 10% Peeled oats...... 9% Japanese millet ...... 5% Safflower...... 4% Buckwheat ...... 4% Aga / Neo Standard Paddy rice ...... 3% Big parakeet Standard Big parakeet Krabbe Neophema Oats...... 3% Linseed...... 2% 20kg 20kg 20kg Hempseed ...... 2% Basic mixture for big parakeets, All-round mixture without Adapted mixture for grass pa- especially for the largest species, sunflower seeds, mainly used for rakeets (neophema’s) and other 100% and for smaller parrot species. lovebirds and neophema’s. small parakeet species, which do Forpus Yellow millet...... 20% not enjoy large and hard seeds. Canary seed ...... 25% 20kg Striped sunflower seeds...... 15% White millet...... 16% Canary seed...... 32% White millet ...... 13% Cardy...... 12% White millet...... 15% Mixture for parrotlets and other Canary seed...... 12% Peeled oats...... 10% Yellow millet...... 11% small parakeets. White sunflower seeds...... 8% Yellow millet...... 8% Japanese millet...... 9% Canary seed...... 32% Safflower...... 7% Hempseed...... 6% Peeled oats...... 8% White millet...... 14% Peeled oats ...... 7% Niger seed...... 6% Panicum yellow...... 6% Yellow millet...... 10% Buckwheat ...... 5% Japanese millet...... 5% Niger seed...... 6% Japanese millet ...... 10% Japanese millet...... 3% Buckwheat...... 5% Buckwheat ...... 3% Cardy...... 7% Paddy rice...... 3% Paddy rice...... 4% Cardy...... 2% Buckwheat ...... 7% Hempseed...... 3% Linseed...... 3% Hempseed...... 2% Peeled oats...... 6% Linseed...... 3% Linseed...... 2% Niger seed...... 4% Niger seed...... 1% 100% Wild seeds...... 2% Hempseed...... 4% Grass seed...... 2% Wheat...... 2% 100% Dari...... 2% 100% Linseed...... 2%

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Australian Parakeet Parakeet Australian Mix Parque Loro Parakeet African Mix Parque Loro Big parakeet Big parakeet Breeding Big parakeet Special Big parakeet Super Breeding Big parakeet Standard / Neo Standard Aga Big parakeet Krabbe Lovebirds Neophema Forpus

Protein (%) 13.50 20.00 14.00 18.00 14.00 20.00 14.00 22.00 15.00 22.50 14.00 21.00 14.00 23.00 14.50 18.00 13.00 18.00 14.50 17.00 14.50 17.50 Fat (%) 10.00 18.50 7.00 10.00 11.50 20.00 12.50 22.50 12.50 22.00 8.50 13.00 14.00 29.50 12.50 15.00 7.00 11.00 9.00 11.00 9.50 12.00 Fibre (%) 10.00 2.50 7.00 2.50 9.00 3.00 10.50 3.50 9.50 3.00 7.50 3.00 13.00 4.00 10.00 2.50 7.00 2.50 7.00 3.50 8.50 2.50 Ash (%) 6.00 - 6.00 - 3.50 - 3.50 - 4.00 - 3.50 - 3.50 - 4.00 - 3.50 - 4.00 - 4.00 - Calcium (%) 0.90 1.10 0.90 1.10 0.09 0.09 0.10 0.08 0.09 0.08 0.06 0.06 0.10 0.09 0.10 0.08 0.06 0.05 0.09 0.07 0.08 0.06 Phosphorus (%) 0.50 0.50 0.30 0.50 0.30 0.61 0.40 0.50 0.40 0.60 0.30 0.50 0.30 0.60 0.40 0.50 0.30 0.70 0.40 0.45 0.40 0.50 Sodium (%) 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.04 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.04 0.02 0.04 Magnesium (%) 0.16 - 0.16 - 0.16 - 0.16 - 0.16 - 0.15 - 0.17 - 0.16 - 0.15 - 0.15 - 0.15 - Potassium (%) 0.45 - 0.45 - 0.40 - 0.40 - 0.40 - 0.40 - 0.40 - 0.40 - 0.40 - 0.35 - 0.35 - Chlorine (%) 0.07 - 0.07 - 0.05 - 0.04 - 0.04 - 0.05 - 0.05 - 0.04 - 0.06 - 0.05 - 0.04 - Lysine (%) 0.45 - 0.40 - 0.39 - 0.43 - 0.43 - 0.36 - 0.41 - 0.41 - 0.34 - 0.37 - 0.39 - Methionine (%) 0.38 - 0.37 - 0.30 - 0.30 - 0.31 - 0.30 - 0.30 - 0.30 - 0.28 - 0.30 - 0.30 - Threonine (%) 0.45 - 0.42 - 0.44 - 0.44 - 0.44 - 0.40 - 0.45 - 0.43 - 0.39 - 0.41 - 0.42 - Tryptophan (%) 0.17 - 0.16 - 0.17 - 0.17 - 0.18 - 0.16 - 0.17 - 0.18 - 0.15 - 0.17 - 0.17 - Cystine (%) 0.28 - 0.29 - 0.28 - 0.30 - 0.33 - 0.30 - 0.28 - 0.32 - 0.28 - 0.32 - 0.32 - Vitamin A (I.U./kg) 8000 10000 8000 9400 ------Vitamin D3 (I.U./kg) 1600 2000 1600 1850 ------Vitamin E (mg/kg) 20.00 25.00 20.00 23.00 ------Vitamin K (mg/kg) 1.00 1.20 1.00 1.10 ------Vitamin B1 (mg/kg) 1.30 1.60 1.30 1.50 ------Vitamin B2 (mg/kg) 5.00 6.30 5.00 6.00 ------Vitamin B3 (mg/kg) 7.00 8.80 7.00 8.30 ------Vitamin B6 (mg/kg) 2.00 2.50 2.00 2.40 ------Vitamin B12 (mg/kg) 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 ------Vitamin PP (mg/kg) 26.00 32.70 26.00 31.00 ------Folic acid (mg/kg) 0.50 0.60 0.50 0.60 ------With- hull- - Dehulled------Biotin (mg/kg) 0.04 0.05 0.04 0.05 ------19 Choline (mg/kg) 350 440 350 420 ------PARROTS

African Parrot Loro Parque Mix Australian Parrot 15kg Loro Parque Mix Special mixture for all African 15kg parrots such as African grey par- Special mixture with low fat rots, Jardine’s parrots, Senegal Parrots Premium parrots, etc. content for cockatoos. 15kg Striped sunflower seeds Safflower Enriched seed mixture for all parrots Buckwheat White sunflower seeds Safflower ...... Wheat Striped sunflower seeds 14% Parrots Barley Oats Safflower...... 12% Paddy rice Maize Paddy rice...... 9% 15kg White millet Paddy rice Buckwheat...... 9% Classical mixture for parrots, with Wheat ...... Oats Pointed oats 8% a lot of grains Peeled oats Buckwheat Canary seed...... 7% Canary seed Barley White sunflower seeds...... 6% Striped sunflower seeds...... 25% Hempseed Peeled peanuts Hempseed ...... 4% White sunflower seeds...... 20% Yellow millet Pumpkin kernels Pine nuts ...... 3% Plata maize...... 7% Dari Dari Pumpkin kernels...... 3% Wheat...... 6% Milo Pine nuts Yellow millet ...... 3% Safflower...... 5% Peeled peanuts Carob cubes Red millet...... 2% Peeled peanuts ...... 5% Pine nuts Canary seed Small maize...... 2% Pointed oats ...... 5% Striped sunflower seeds Hempseed Dari...... 2% Buckwheat ...... 5% Popcorn White millet Green peas...... 2% Paddy rice...... 4% Puffed wheat Milo Popcorn...... 1% Whole peanuts...... 4% Rosehip Puffed wheat Puffed wheat...... 1% Milo...... 3% Maxi V.A.M. pellets Popcorn Rosehip...... 1% Hempseed ...... 3% Oystershells Rosehip Red pepper...... 1% Peeled oats...... 3% Red pepper Maxi V.A.M. pellets...... 8% Pine nuts...... 2% Maxi V.A.M. pellets Oystershells ...... 2% Popcorn...... 2% Oystershells Pumpkin kernels...... 1% Amazon Parrot 100% Loro Parque Mix 100% 15kg Special mixture with low fat Ara content for all South American Loro Parque Mix Parrots Breeding species such as amazons, 15kg 20kg pionuses, caiques, small macaws, The breeding mixture for parrots, large aratingas. Special mixture with high fat contents for all large macaws, with 18 different ingredients. Oats and can also be used for Moluc- Safflower...... 17% Wheat can and black cockatoos. With White sunflower seed...... 16% Maize large nuts. Striped sunflower seeds...... 14% Buckwheat Dari ...... 13% Striped sunflower seeds Paddy rice Milo...... 6% White sunflower seeds Tip! Striped sunflower seeds Hempseed...... 4% Buckwheat Milo Buckwheat...... 4% Oats Dari Peeled oats...... 4% Safflower Canary seed Pointed oats...... 3% Maize Feed your birds Hempseed Wheat ...... 3% Wheat Pumpkin kernels the correct portion Plata maize ...... 3% Mixed nuts White millet Paddy rice ...... 3% Pumpkin kernels daily so that they eat Safflower Linseed...... 2% Peeled peanuts White sunflower seeds everything, even the Yellow millet...... 2% Pine nuts Peeled peanuts Peas...... 2% Hempseed things they do not Pine nuts Mungbeans...... 2% Puffed wheat Yellow millet like so much. Only Tares ...... 1% Popcorn Puffed wheat Pumpkin kernels ...... 1% Rosehip then they will get the Popcorn without nuts Rosehip Red pepper full benefit from a 100% Red pepper Maxi V.A.M. pellets balanced diet. Maxi V.A.M. pellets Oystershells Oystershells

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Parrots Super Diet Parrots Fruit Mega Parrots A 20kg 15kg 15kg ‘Light’ mixture for parrots. Serve Coarse mixture for the larger Basic mixture for parrots. one or more days a week to avoid parrot species. With puffed grains Striped sunflower seeds...... 60% fattening. and dried fruits. White sunflower seeds...... 20% Safflower...... 23% Striped sunflower seeds...... 38% Whole peanuts...... 5% Milo...... 20% White sunflower seeds...... 29% Oats...... 4% Dari ...... 10% Maize...... 5% Broken Maize...... 3% Buckwheat ...... 7% Peeled peanuts...... 4% Peeled peanuts ...... 3% Wheat ...... 5% Oats ...... 4% Pine nuts...... 2% Rice ...... 5% Pine nuts...... 3% Buckwheat...... 2% Paddy rice ...... 5% Popcorn...... 3% Hempseed...... 1% Peeled oats ...... 5% Puffed wheat...... 2% Peeled barley...... 5% Buckwheat...... 2% 100% Canary seed ...... 5% Pea flakes...... 2% Yellow millet...... 5% Papaya...... 2% Parrots D Hempseed...... 5% Raisins...... 2% 15kg Banana chips...... 2% Basic mixture for parrots, with 100% Pumpkin kernels...... 1% Red pepper ...... 1% many white sunflower seeds. Striped sunflower seeds...... 40% 100% White sunflower seeds...... 40% Whole peanuts...... 5% Peeled oats...... 4% Plata maize...... 3% Peeled peanuts...... 3% Pine nuts ...... 2% Buckwheat...... 2% Hempseed...... 1%

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Protein (%) 14.00 24.00 13.50 19.00 14.00 22.00 13.00 17.50 14.50 26.00 14.00 23.00 14.00 24.00 15.00 30.00 15.00 30.00 12.00 19.50 14.50 27.00 11,50 15,00 12,00 20,50 Fat (%) 14.60 31.00 10.50 17.00 15.50 31.00 10.00 15.00 22.00 48.50 20.50 42.50 17.50 38.50 28.00 66.00 28.00 69.00 10.50 21.00 25.00 59.00 20,00 29,00 16,00 35,50 Fibre (%) 16.00 4.00 10.00 2.50 14.50 4.00 10.00 2.50 19.00 5.50 17.50 4.50 16.00 4.50 24.00 6.00 23.50 7.50 9.50 2.50 22.00 6.50 12,00 3,50 13,50 4,50 Ash (%) 5.50 - 5.50 - 5.00 - 5.00 - 5.00 - 3.00 - 3.00 - 3.00 - 3.00 - 2.50 - 3.00 - 2,50 - 2,40 - Calcium (%) 0.93 1.30 0.92 1.10 0.95 1.30 0.92 1.20 0.97 1.40 0.12 0.10 0.12 0.15 0.20 0.13 0.16 0.12 0.10 0.06 0.15 0.12 0,10 0,09 0,10 0,09 Phosphorus (%) 0.36 0.70 0.33 0.50 0.38 0.60 0.37 0.50 0.42 0.70 0.40 0.60 0.40 0.70 0.40 0.70 0.40 0.70 0.25 0.60 0.40 0.70 0,30 0,40 0,30 0,60 Sodium (%) 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.03 0,02 0,02 0,02 0,03 Magnesium (%) 0.16 - 0.14 - 0.20 - 0.20 - 0.20 - 0.20 - 0.20 - 0.20 - 0.20 - 0.14 - 0.20 - 0,13 - 0,14 - Potassium (%) 0.48 - 0.40 - 0.50 - 0.40 - 0.50 - 0.50 - 0.50 - 0.50 - 0.50 - 0.40 - 0.50 - 0,40 - 0,40 - Chlorine (%) 0.05 - 0.06 - 0.06 - 0.06 - 0.05 - 0.03 - 0.04 - 0.02 - 0.02 - 0.04 - 0.03 - 0,02 - 0,03 - Lysine (%) 0.47 - 0.45 - 0.45 - 0.40 - 0.50 - 0.47 - 0.48 - 0.52 - 0.53 - 0.38 - 0.50 - 0,27 - 0,38 - Methionine (%) 0.33 - 0.34 - 0.33 - 0.30 - 0.36 - 0.25 - 0.28 - 0.31 - 0.31 - 0.23 - 0.29 - 0,15 - 0,20 - Threonine (%) 0.41 - 0.41 - 0.42 - 0.37 - 0.48 - 0.45 - 0.47 - 0.53 - 0.53 - 0.29 - 0.50 - 0,27 - 0,37 - Tryptophan (%) 0.15 - 0.16 - 0.15 - 0.14 - 0.16 - 0.16 - 0.17 - 0.18 - 0.18 - 0.15 - 0.16 - 0,09 - 0,13 - Cystine (%) 0.23 - 0.25 - 0.23 - 0.23 - 0.24 - 0.25 - 0.25 - 0.16 - 0.26 - 0.23 - 0.24 - 0,14 - 0,21 - Vitamin A (I.U./kg) 8000 11510 8000 10000 8000 10000 8000 9950 8000 11000 ------Vitamin D3 (I.U./kg) 1600 2300 1600 2000 1600 2000 1600 2000 1600 2200 ------Vitamin E (mg/kg) 20.00 28.00 20.00 24.00 20.00 25.00 20.00 24.00 20.00 27.00 ------Vitamin K (mg/kg) 1.00 1.40 0.96 1.20 1.00 1.30 0.96 1.20 1.00 1.40 ------Vitamin B1 (mg/kg) 1.30 2.20 1.30 1.60 1.30 2.00 1.30 2.00 1.30 2.00 ------Vitamin B2 (mg/kg) 5.00 7.20 5.00 6.20 5.00 6.50 5.00 6.20 5.00 7.00 ------Vitamin B3 (mg/kg) 7.00 10.00 7.00 8.70 7.00 9.00 7.00 8.70 7.00 10.00 ------Vitamin B6 (mg/kg) 2.00 3.00 2.00 2.50 2.00 2.60 2.00 2.50 2.00 2.80 ------Vitamin B12 (mg/kg) 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.03 ------Vitamin PP (mg/kg) 26.00 37.50 26.00 32.50 26.00 33.50 26.00 32.40 26.00 36.70 ------Folic acid (mg/kg) 0.50 0.70 0.50 62.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.60 0.50 0.70 ------With- hull- - Dehulled------Biotin (mg/kg) 0.04 0.06 0.04 0.05 0.04 0.05 0.04 0.05 0.04 0.06 ------Choline (mg/kg) 350 504 350 440 350 450 350 440 350 500 ------PARROTS

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EXOTIC DOVES TABLE OF ANALYSIS doves Turtle doves Exotic Protein (%) 12.00 13.50 Fat (%) 4.50 11.00 Fibre (%) 5.00 9.00 Ash (%) 2.50 2.50 Calcium (%) 0.06 0.09 Exotic doves Phosphorus (%) 0.30 0.30 20kg Sodium (%) 0.02 0.02 Magnesium (%) 0.13 0.14 A super mixture for all exotic Potassium (%) 0.40 0.50 doves. Has been used for years by Chlorine (%) 0.06 0.05 the Belgian top breeder Richard Lysine (%) 0.38 0.48 Vingerhoets, who has already Methionine (%) 0.22 won 55 medals with his exotic 0.28 Turtle doves Threonine (%) 0.37 0.44 20kg doves at the COM World Cham- pionships. Tryptophan (%) 0.14 0.16 Basic mixture for turtledoves, Cystine (%) 0.23 0.24 Dari...... 25% collared doves and other exotic Safflower...... 16% doves. Hempseed ...... 10% Wheat ...... 30% Milo...... 9% Yellow millet...... 18% Wheat...... 7% Dari...... 13% Peeled barley...... 5% Milo...... 7% Mungbeans...... 5% Peeled oats ...... 5% Tares...... 4% Buckwheat ...... 5% Yellow millet...... 4% Paddy rice ...... 4% Buckwheat...... 3% Red millet...... 4% Paddy rice...... 3% Hempseed...... 3% Peeled oats...... 2% Safflower...... 3% Rice ...... 2% Canary seed...... 2% Red millet ...... 2% Mungbeans ...... 2% Big black rapeseed...... 1% Tares...... 2% Linseed...... 1% Broken peas...... 2% Striped sunflower seeds...... 1%

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Tropical finches Tropical finches Breeding African waxbills Australian waxbills Premium Premium 20kg 20kg A high-grade mixture for all kinds Breeding mixtures, with a.o. 20kg 20kg of tropical finches. Japanese millet and small canary Special mixture for the smaller Special mixture for Austra- Panicum yellow...... 48% seed. Because there are so many species of waxbills, based on finer lian waxbills (Gouldian finches, Yellow millet...... 32% small seeds, the mixture is easily kinds of seed. Diamond firetails, etc) and zebra Canary seed...... 9% fed to the nestlings, even for the Panicum yellow...... 38% finches. With lots of canary seed, Panicum red...... 6% smallest species. soft white millet and Japanese Canary seed...... 15% Red millet...... 3% Panicum yellow...... 36% Yellow millet...... 10% millet. Niger seed...... 2% Yellow millet...... 28% Japanese millet...... 10% Canary seed...... 34% Canary seed...... 16% Panicum red...... 5% Panicum yellow...... 25% 100% Japanese millet...... 10% Niger seed...... 4% White millet...... 13% White millet...... 4% White millet...... 3% Japanese millet...... 10% Niger seed...... 4% Wild seeds...... 2% Panicum red...... 5% Panicum red...... 2% Chia...... 2% Chia...... 2% Perilla...... 1% Perilla seed...... 1% 100% V.A.M. pellets...... 8% V.A.M. pellets ...... 8% Oystershells...... 2% Oystershells...... 2% Australian waxbills Domesticated finches with chia with chia 100% 100% 20kg 20kg This special mixture is due to its Basic mixtures for zebra finches high percentage in canary seed, and bengalese. soft white millet and Japanese Yellow millet ...... 36% millet extremely suitable for Au- Panicum yellow...... 24% stralian finches (Gouldian finches, Canary seed...... 24% Diamond firetails, ...). Japanese millet...... 7% Canary seed...... 40% White millet...... 5% Panicum yellow...... 28% Panicum red...... 4% White millet...... 12% Japanese millet...... 10% 100% Panicum red...... 6% Yellow millet...... 3% Perilla seed...... 1%

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Protein (%) 14.50 18.00 14.00 16.00 12.00 13.50 12.50 15.00 12.50 15.00 13.50 17.50 11.50 15.00 15.00 19.50 Fat (%) 5.50 8.00 7.00 8.50 5.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 5.50 7.00 5.50 8.00 5.00 6.00 13.00 17.50 Fibre (%) 6.00 4.50 7.00 5.00 6.50 4.50 6.50 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.50 4.00 6.50 4.50 Ash (%) 6.00 - 6.00 - 3.50 - 3.50 - 3.50 - 4.00 - 3.50 - 4.00 - Calcium (%) 0.90 1.00 0.90 1.00 0.05 0.04 0.06 0.05 0.05 0.04 0.05 0.06 0.05 0.07 0.15 0.15 Phosphorus (%) 0.40 0.50 0.40 0.50 0.30 0.45 0.40 0.50 0.30 0.40 0.40 0.50 0.30 0.40 0.40 0.60 Sodium (%) 0.02 0.04 0.02 0.04 0.01 0.05 0.01 0.04 0.01 0.05 0.01 0.04 0.02 0.07 0.02 0.03 Magnesium (%) 0.14 - 0.20 - 0.14 - 0.15 - 0.14 - 0.13 - 0.20 - 0.18 - Potassium (%) 0.40 - 0.40 - 0.40 - 0.40 - 0.40 - 0.30 - 0.40 - 0.50 - Chlorine (%) 0.06 - 0.08 - 0.06 - 0.06 - 0.06 - 0.04 - 0.10 - 0.05 - Lysine (%) 0.36 - 0.35 - 0.23 - 0.26 - 0.28 - 0.29 - 0.22 - 0.49 - Methionine (%) 0.38 - 0.40 - 0.31 - 0.30 - 0.30 - 0.29 - 0.30 - 0.32 - Threonine (%) 0.40 - 0.41 - 0.35 - 0.37 - 0.37 - 0.37 - 0.34 - 0.49 - Tryptophan (%) 0.16 - 0.16 - 0.13 - 0.14 - 0.14 - 0.15 - 0.14 - 0.19 - Cystine (%) 0.31 - 0.27 - 0.22 - 0.24 - 0.26 - 0.31 - 0.22 - 0.35 - Vitamin A (I.U./kg) 8000 9400 8000 9300 ------Vitamin D3 (I.U./kg) 1600 2000 1600 2000 ------Vitamin E (mg/kg) 20.00 22.00 20.00 22.20 ------Vitamin K (mg/kg) 0.96 1.12 1.00 1.10 ------Vitamin B1 (mg/kg) 1.30 1.50 1.30 1.50 ------Vitamin B2 (mg/kg) 5.00 6.00 5.00 5.80 ------Vitamin B3 (mg/kg) 7.00 8.20 7.00 8.00 ------Vitamin B6 (mg/kg) 2.00 2.30 2.00 2.30 ------Vitamin B12 (mg/kg) 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 ------Vitamin PP (mg/kg) 26.00 30.40 26.00 30.00 ------Folic acid (mg/kg) 0.50 0.60 0.50 0.60 ------Biotin (mg/kg) 0.04 0.05 0.04 0.05 ------With- hull- - Dehulled- - Choline (mg/kg) 350 410 350 410 ------

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Germination seeds Germination seeds Para- Germination seeds Canary keets and Tropical finches Parrots Parrots Dinner Mix 1kg - 20kg 20kg 20kg 20kg To be used for germination. To be used for germination. To be used for soaking or germi- To be used for soaking or cook- Rapeseed ...... 52% Yellow millet...... 28% nation. ing. Enriched with different vege- Niger seed...... 15% Oats ...... 18% Safflower...... 30% tables that have a high protein Mungbeans...... 15% Wheat ...... 18% Buckwheat ...... 15% content and are a rich source of Quinoa...... 6% Mungbeans...... 9% Paddy rice...... 12% amino-acids Wheat...... 2% White millet...... 8% Wheat...... 7% Maize Dari...... 3% Rapeseed ...... 5% Barley...... 7% Yellow peas Milo...... 3% Safflower...... 4% Oats...... 7% Green peas Safflower...... 2% Japanese millet...... 3% Milo...... 8% Maple peas Lettuce seed...... 2% Milo...... 3% Hempseed...... 6% Chickpeas Canary seed ...... 2% Mungbeans...... 4% Red kidney beans 100% Buckwheat...... 2% Dari...... 4% White beans Loro Parque Speckled beans formula 100% 100% Tick beans Tares Lentils Mungbeans Safflower Buckwheat Milo All seeds used are tested beforehand Dari for their germinative power Paddy rice Peeled oats Wheat

The use of soaked, germinated and cooked seeds For feeding birds, soaked, germinated or cooked seeds and grains are often used. Provided the necessary precautions are followed during preparation, they are a palatable and nutritious part of the ration. Soaked, germinated and cooked seeds are an ideal supplement to the standard daily food.

Which seeds can be used for this? What changes occur during germination? It is important that the seeds and grains used are of excellent quality. For a During germination, starch is converted into more easily digestible simple balanced diet, it is important to use a mixture of different kinds of seed. As sugars under the influence of the amylase enzymes. The high sugar content regards germination seed, seed types are used that need about the same explains why germinated seeds are very palatable for birds. During germina- time to germinate, with kernels that birds appreciate. The simplest solution tion, protein quality also improves as a result of the breakdown of complex is to use readymade mixtures specially developed to be used as soaked, protein chains to free amino acids and due to increased levels of essential germination or cooked food. amino acids (incl. lysine). The fats are partially converted into free fatty Linseed is unsuitable: soaking releases mucilaginous substances that acids. Furthermore, germinated seeds are rich in vitamins A, B and E (= fertility form a nasty sticky mass unsuitable for feeding birds. Also, germinating or vitamin), calcium, potassium, magnesium and the trace elements iron, soaking sunflower seeds is best avoided or should at least be done with the selenium and zinc. Germinated seeds are more rapidly digested as a result of greatest care. Sunflower seeds are highly susceptible to fungal infections. these changes and the increase in fluid content. This is especially important During germination or soaking, any fungi present may multiply rapidly and for young and sick birds. produce toxins. However, the higher sugar and fluid content also makes soaked or What changes occur during soaking? germinated food very susceptible to spoiling by fungi, yeasts and bacteria. During soaking, biological processes develop under the influence of water, Strict hygiene is therefore indicated, especially regular rinsing of the seeds heat and oxygen that can have a favourable effect on the composition of the and disinfection of the receptacles used. seeds. As a result of soaking, the grains become soft so that the birds take them very readily. Soaked seeds are also easier to shell. Feeding soaked seed mixtures has a positive effect on reproductive behaviour and enhances the brooding condition.

26 Which seeds can be used for this? It is important that the seeds and grains used are of excellent quality. For a balanced diet, it is important to use a mixture of different kinds of seed. As regards germination seed, seed types are used that need about the same time to germinate, with kernels that birds appreciate. The simplest solution is to use readymade mixtures specially developed to be used as soaked, germination or cooked food. Linseed is unsuitable: soaking releases mucilaginous substances that form a nasty sticky mass unsuitable for feeding birds. Also, germinating or soaking sunflower seeds is best avoided or should at least be done with the greatest care. Sunflower seeds are highly susceptible to fungal infections. During germination or soaking, any fungi present may multiply rapidly and produce toxins. What changes occur during soaking? During soaking, biological processes develop under the influence of water, heat and oxygen that can have a favourable effect on the composition of the seeds. As a result of soaking, the grains become soft so that the birds take them very readily. Soaked seeds are also easier to shell. Feeding soaked seed mixtures has a positive effect on reproductive behaviour and enhances the brooding condition.

What changes occur during germination? During germination, starch is converted into more easily digestible simple The use of soaked, germinated and cooked seeds sugars under the influence of the amylase enzymes. The high sugar content Soaked seeds Cooked seeds

• Rinse the seeds well under run- • Rinse the seeds well under running water. ning water. • Allow soaking for 6 to 24 hours • Allow soaking for 1 to 3 hours at at room temperature, prefera- room temperature. bly changing the water several • Rinse with cold running water. times. • Cook for 30 to 45 min. TABLE OF ANALYSIS • Rinse with plenty of cold run- • Allow the seeds to cool and ning water. drain. • If desired, allow draining for 1 to • Give as is or mixed with egg 3 hours. food or fruits. • Give as is or mixed with egg food or fruits. Germination seeds Germination and Parakeets birds Tropical Germinated seeds seeds Germination Canary seeds Germination Parrots Parrots Dinner Mix

• Rinse the seeds well under running water. • Allow soaking for 6 to 24 hours at room temperature, preferably chan- Protein (%) 18.50 21.50 12.50 18.00 12.50 22.00 17.00 18.00 ging the water several times. Fat (%) 28.50 35.00 6.50 10.50 12.00 27.00 3.00 4.00 • Rinse with plenty of cold running water. Fibre (%) 8.50 6.00 7.50 3.00 13.50 3.00 5.00 3.50 • Allow germinating for 24 to 48 hours at room temperature in a sieve or Ash (%) 3.50 - 3.00 - 3.00 - 3.00 - in germination dishes. Moisten regularly or cover the sieve with a damp Calcium (%) 0.35 0.22 0.09 0.07 0.10 0.07 0.10 0.08 cloth. Phosphorus (%) 0.55 0.70 0.40 0.50 0.30 0.70 0.40 0.40 • Then rinse with plenty of cold running water. Sodium (%) 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.02 • Give as is or mixed with egg food or fruits. Magnesium (%) 0.25 - 0.14 - 0.15 - 0.10 - Potassium (%) 0.70 - 0.50 - 0.50 - 0.70 - Chlorine (%) 0.05 - 0.06 - 0.04 - 0.05 - ‘Freshly germinated seeds are rightly regarded as excellent, vitamin-rich Lysine (%) 0.95 - 0.44 - 0.45 - 1.00 - Methionine (%) 0.35 - 0.25 - 0.23 - 0.20 - and easily digestible feed for birds.’ Threonine (%) 0.75 - 0.41 - 0.40 - 0.65 - Prof. Dr. E. F. Kaleta Tryptophan (%) 0.25 - 0.15 - 0.15 - 0.16 - Institute for Poultry Diseases Cystine (%) 0.40 - 0.26 - 0.22 - 0.26 - Gießen University (Germany) With hull Dehulled

27 NutriBird: more complete, easier, healthier

NutriBird is a scientifically balanced bird food excluding Because the extruded pellets are of high quality and fully nutritional deficiencies. absorbable, birds fed with NutriBird eat up to 1/3 less than if they were fed with grains and seeds. Up to 25% seeds, The extruded NutriBird pellets are complete bird foods. vegetables, fruit or delicacies are added to the ration. A larger They supply all the necessary elements required to assure a quantity would mean a reduction in nutritional value and balanced healthy diet. disruption of the dietary balance. Extrusion is a modern manufacturing process, which The NutriBird range offers an adequate formula for every through addition of water and steam briefly cooks the stage of life. Not only for adult birds with normal activ- food elements. Through this, the nutritive substances ity but also for growing birds and for birds in the breeding are “unlocked” and made more available for the birds. period. Breeding formulas differ in their higher content of The food becomes more digestible. Due to the high proteins, vitamins and amino acids. They support the breeding temperatures obtained during the extrusion process condition of the birds, especially in cases of several clutches (> 150°C), most germs are killed. The risk of running an following each other and the older chicks remain in the nest infection via the food is as such greatly reduced. for parent feeding. NutriBird bird foods are prepared according to constant Birds fed with NutriBird are in all respects healthier. recipes, and only high-grade ingredients are employed. The products respect the strictest quality standards.

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Advantages of feeding with NutriBird Pellets: NutriBird pellets seeds, a different view • Adapted formulae per bird species Food balance • Better condition All necessary seeds, vitamins, amino acids, and minerals in extruded pellets to prevent • Longer life span selective eating behaviour. • Brighter feather colouring • Earlier sexual maturity Scientifically proven Nutritionists and researchers at Versele- • Improved fertility Laga have guaranteed this most complete bird food for over 10 years. Success stories • Larger eggs and healthier from breeders have proved its eff ectiveness. chicks • Higher hatching Cost efficient percentage Less food consumption and waste. • Lesser food consumption

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28 NutriBird hand-rearing food

The NutriBird hand-rearing food is a nutritional complete food for hand- rearing of all baby-birds. It was developed to help young birds through their most critical stages of life: from hatching through feathering till weaning. In this period, body weight doubles or triples itself weekly and an optimal nutrition is vital. It is an extremely nutritious diet based on grains, high-grade proteins, amino acids, vitamins, trace elements and minerals. NutriBird hand-rearing food contains lactobacilli and digestive enzymes. These assure the stimulation of the natural intestinal flora and make the food more digestible. NutriBird A21 is a standard hand-rearing food, which can be used for all bird species. NutriBird A19 contains more fat and is as such extremely suitable for young birds needing a diet richer in energy such as is the case for macaws, Eclectus parrots and African grey parrots. NutriBird A19 High Energy is a hand-rearing breeding feed with a very high energy content, especially for: • Baby birds with high energy needs (e.g. macaws, smaller songbirds, etc.) • All baby birds under 7 days old NutriBird A18 Lori is hand-rearing food for lories and lorikeets, with a high fructose content.

Advantages of NutriBird hand-rearing foods against homemade hand-rearing formulas • The scientifically balanced formula assures a balanced diet for optimal condition and a perfect health. • Offers all the nutritional elements in the right proportions so that maximum growth is possible. • Because of its high nutritional value, fewer daily feedings are required and night feedings become superfluous. • Easy to prepare: just add warm water.

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Fidelity Club Canaries Classic Parrots Classic For years, the companies Versele-Laga (brand names Prestige, Prestige 20kg 12,5kg Premium, NutriBird) and Orlux have been playing a prominent part in Canary seed • Rapeseed Striped sunflower seeds Big black rapeseed White sunflower seeds the world of bird nutrition. Our quality diets and the efforts of many Peeled oats • Linseed Wheat • Barley • Maize • Milo thousands of breeders allowed for generations of young birds to de- Hempseed Peeled oats • Pointed oats velop into magnificent exhibition birds. In gratitude for the yearlong Peanuts • Peeled peanuts confidence we enjoyed, we would like to return something to the Safflower • Hempseed many dozens of clubs. Canaries without We know that material support is of vital importance during rapeseed Classic the building up of a good club and the launching of success- 20kg Tropical finches Classic ful organisations, such as shows, club evenings, bird sales, … Canary seed • Peeled oats 20kg Versele-Laga takes care from now on at this material support via the Linseed • Niger seed Yellow millet • Panicum yellow Fidelity Club, a saving system, in which you can participate actively via Hempseed • Wild seeds White millet • Panicum red your association. Canary seed • Niger seed How can a club take part? Budgies Classic • The members of the bird club save the Fidelity Club tokens, which 20kg appear on the large packaging of Prestige, Prestige Premium, Nutri- Aviary Classic Yellow millet • White millet 20kg Bird and Orlux. Canary seed • Peeled oats • The chairman or secretary of the bird association collects the Fidelity Red millet Yellow millet • Canary seed Club tokens and stick them in the Fidelity Club savings book on the Peeled oats • Rapeseed Red millet • Big black rapeseed space provided. Hempseed • Linseed • When the bird club has collected enough tokens for the selected gifts, Niger seed the chairman or secretary sends the savings book to the company Aga-Neo Classic Versele-Laga. 20kg • The selected gifts are then forwarded to the club. Yellow millet • Canary seed Peeled oats • Wheat European Birds Classic Hempseed • Red millet The Fidelity Club tokens can be found on the Milo • Buckwheat • Linseed 20kg packaging of following products Safflower • Paddy rice Canary seed • Peeled oats White millet • Niger seed Linseed • Niger seed Buckwheat • Hempseed • Prestige bird seeds 15, 20 kg = 1 point White millet • Cardy • Prestige Premium bird seeds 15 & 20 kg = 2 points Wild seeds • NutriBird pellets 4 & 5 kg = 1 point Big parakeets Classic • NutriBird pellets 10 kg = 2 points 20kg • Orlux eggfood 4 & 5 kg = 1 point Yellow millet • Canary seed • Orlux soft food 5 kg = 1 point Striped sunflower seeds White sunflower seeds Apply for your savings book to: Peeled oats • Safflower Buckwheat • Red millet VERSELE-LAGA nv Hempseed • Pointed oats Paddy rice • White millet Kapellestraat 70 Wheat • Milo 9800 Deinze - Belgium www.versele-laga-com

30 Versele-Laga also offers:

Value-for-money basic mixtures Prestige Bird grit with coral Prestige Millet sprays 2.5kg - 20kg All birds love it! • Washed and sterilized Chinese yellow millet sprays 15kg • Indispensable for good digestion. Chinese red millet sprays 15kg • Contains a.o. French yellow millet sprays 0.3kg – 1kg – 25kg - small pebbles (breaks seeds in stomach) French red millet sprays 25kg - oystershells (supply of calcium) - charcoal (absorbs gasses in the intestine) - redstone - tiny corals

Special seeds

Peanuts Caraway seed White lettuce seed Peanut kernels Clover seed Spinach seed Pine nuts Yellow linseed Evening primerose Chicory seed White perilla Carrot seed German teazle seed Pumpkin kernels Grass seed Radish seed Carob cubes Sesame seed

Hygienic bedding for cage and aviary Wood bedding n° 6 5kg - 15kg Finely crushed beech wood

Wood bedding n° 8 5kg - 15kg Coarsely crushed beech wood

Shell sand Prestige Premium Marine 5kg - 25kg Shell sand, rich source of calcium and minerals 17% oyster shells 33% seashells Prestige Kristal 2kg - 5kg - 25kg White bedding sand 7,5% oyster shells 7,5% seashells

Classic Aviary sand 25kg Brown bedding sand 40% seashells

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