{"id":3693207126068,"title":"Lafeber Senior Bird Nutri-Berries for Parakeet \u0026 Cockatiel","handle":"lafeber-senior-bird-nutri-berries-for-parakeet-cockatiel","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Budgie Parakeet\" href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/species\/budgie-parakeet\/\"\u003eparakeet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cockatiel\" href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/species\/cockatiel\/\"\u003ecockatiel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis not getting any younger. Budgies (parakeets) that are 5 years old and cockatiels that are 7 to 10 years old could be considered senior birds. That’s because they have already reached about half their expected life span. It’s great that your bird lived so long, but what can you do to help him live his full life expectancy? Veterinary checkups, exercise, and good husbandry are some important factors, but good nutrition is vital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough parakeets and cockatiels don’t look much different when they pass from adult to senior, the needs of their bodies change. Arthritis, cataracts, cardiac disease, vitamin deficiency, and weight gain are some of the age-related effects your senior bird might face. Senior Bird Nutri-Berries Parakeet \u0026amp; Cockatiel Food is formulated to optimize nutrition for your feathered friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe added herbs like milk thistle for its anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic effect, as well as dandelion to support bone health and improve liver function. We included ginger — a powerful anti-inflammatory herb — to help ease tendonitis, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and to help prevent blood clots. We also combined the joint-health supplements glucosamine to combat osteoarthritis and chondroitin to ease joint pain and swelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSenior Bird Nutri-Berries are also packed with real pieces of age-defying fruits: plums, which provide dietary fiber and are high in vitamins A, C, K, potassium, fluoride, and beta-carotene; cranberries, which are full of antioxidants that strengthen the immune system by flushing out harmful toxins; and dates, which are iron-rich fruits that contain flavonoid polyphenolic antioxidants known as tannins that possess anti-infective, anti-inflammatory and anti-hemorrhagic properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSenior Bird Nutri-Berries offer the same balanced nutrition as our Classic and Gourmet Nutri-Berries, plus they are formulated to meet the special needs of mature birds. They contain 61% pellets, 26% wholesome grains, and 13% fruits and herbs — the perfect recipe for a long, happy life for your pet bird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOat Flour, Wheat Flour, Ground Corn, Hulled White Proso Millet, Peanuts, Canola Seed, Red Millet, Wheat Bran, Maltodextrin, Oat Groats, Dried Dates, Dried Cranberries, Dried Plums, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Cracked Corn, Canola Seed, Safflower Seed, Powdered Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Corn Syrup, Corn Oil, Glycerin, Plant-Based Propylene Glycol, Canola Oil, Soybean Meal, Gelatin, Ground Limestone, Dried Whole Egg, Chondroitin Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Iodized Salt, Citric Acid (A Natural Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness, Dandelion Root, Ginger, Milk Thistle, DL-Methionine, Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Beta Carotene, Glucosamine Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Zinc Proteinate, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Acetate, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Lysine, Copper Proteinate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrude Protein (min): 12.00%\u003cbr\u003eCrude Fat (min): 5.00%\u003cbr\u003eCrude Fiber (max): 7.00%\u003cbr\u003eMoisture (max): 14.00%\u003cbr\u003eOmega 3 Fatty Acids (min): 0.34%\u003cbr\u003eOmega 6 Fatty Acids (min): 3.71%\u003cbr\u003eCalories (calculated): 2998 kcal\/kg – dry weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Info\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 ounce:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 x 6.75 x 2 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 pound:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5 x 9 x 4.125 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-06-02T05:30:59-04:00","created_at":"2019-06-02T05:37:15-04:00","vendor":"Lafeber","type":"Cockatiel Food","tags":["Birds","Other Animals","size-10-oz","size-3-lb","Three Blue Dogs","under-50"],"price":999,"price_min":999,"price_max":3699,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":28661683126324,"title":"10 oz.","option1":"10 oz.","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"81340","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":11365961695284,"product_id":3693207126068,"position":1,"created_at":"2019-06-02T05:37:19-04:00","updated_at":"2019-06-02T05:37:19-04:00","alt":null,"width":480,"height":480,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8829\/products\/01_75031f55-50c7-458b-ad74-ffa123ab1161.jpg?v=1559468239","variant_ids":[28661683126324]},"available":true,"name":"Lafeber Senior Bird Nutri-Berries for Parakeet \u0026 Cockatiel - 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Budgies (parakeets) that are 5 years old and cockatiels that are 7 to 10 years old could be considered senior birds. That’s because they have already reached about half their expected life span. It’s great that your bird lived so long, but what can you do to help him live his full life expectancy? Veterinary checkups, exercise, and good husbandry are some important factors, but good nutrition is vital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough parakeets and cockatiels don’t look much different when they pass from adult to senior, the needs of their bodies change. Arthritis, cataracts, cardiac disease, vitamin deficiency, and weight gain are some of the age-related effects your senior bird might face. Senior Bird Nutri-Berries Parakeet \u0026amp; Cockatiel Food is formulated to optimize nutrition for your feathered friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe added herbs like milk thistle for its anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic effect, as well as dandelion to support bone health and improve liver function. We included ginger — a powerful anti-inflammatory herb — to help ease tendonitis, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and to help prevent blood clots. We also combined the joint-health supplements glucosamine to combat osteoarthritis and chondroitin to ease joint pain and swelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSenior Bird Nutri-Berries are also packed with real pieces of age-defying fruits: plums, which provide dietary fiber and are high in vitamins A, C, K, potassium, fluoride, and beta-carotene; cranberries, which are full of antioxidants that strengthen the immune system by flushing out harmful toxins; and dates, which are iron-rich fruits that contain flavonoid polyphenolic antioxidants known as tannins that possess anti-infective, anti-inflammatory and anti-hemorrhagic properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSenior Bird Nutri-Berries offer the same balanced nutrition as our Classic and Gourmet Nutri-Berries, plus they are formulated to meet the special needs of mature birds. They contain 61% pellets, 26% wholesome grains, and 13% fruits and herbs — the perfect recipe for a long, happy life for your pet bird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOat Flour, Wheat Flour, Ground Corn, Hulled White Proso Millet, Peanuts, Canola Seed, Red Millet, Wheat Bran, Maltodextrin, Oat Groats, Dried Dates, Dried Cranberries, Dried Plums, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Cracked Corn, Canola Seed, Safflower Seed, Powdered Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Corn Syrup, Corn Oil, Glycerin, Plant-Based Propylene Glycol, Canola Oil, Soybean Meal, Gelatin, Ground Limestone, Dried Whole Egg, Chondroitin Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Iodized Salt, Citric Acid (A Natural Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness, Dandelion Root, Ginger, Milk Thistle, DL-Methionine, Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Beta Carotene, Glucosamine Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Zinc Proteinate, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Acetate, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Lysine, Copper Proteinate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrude Protein (min): 12.00%\u003cbr\u003eCrude Fat (min): 5.00%\u003cbr\u003eCrude Fiber (max): 7.00%\u003cbr\u003eMoisture (max): 14.00%\u003cbr\u003eOmega 3 Fatty Acids (min): 0.34%\u003cbr\u003eOmega 6 Fatty Acids (min): 3.71%\u003cbr\u003eCalories (calculated): 2998 kcal\/kg – dry weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Info\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 ounce:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 x 6.75 x 2 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 pound:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5 x 9 x 4.125 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}