RIO Exotic Finch Food 500g

RIO Exotic Finch Food 500g

RIO Exotic Finch Food 500g is a daily seed and grain mix for exotic birds such as amadinas and waxbills. It combines carefully selected seeds and grains, chosen for their size and for the nutritional needs of small exotic birds, to keep the daily diet varied and nutritious. It suits owners who want a dependable everyday finch food built around natural ingredients.

Key Benefits

• Designed to give amadinas, waxbills and other exotic birds conditions as good as, or better than, those in their natural environment.
• 15 carefully selected ingredients from trustworthy suppliers keep the diet varied.
• 13% protein and 7% fats supply the nutritional substances small exotic birds need.
• Panicum and several types of millet add variety to the daily diet.
• Valuable black millet is added to provide more energy.
• Algae is included to support the immune system, strength and general good health.
• Linseed is a source of Omega 3 and 6, which helps support healthy skin and bright, shiny feathers.
• Calcium comes as granules in its most absorbable form, for special care of the beak and bones.
• 100% natural ingredients, formulated from the best of nature and many years of experience working with breeders from all over the world.

How to Use

• Offer as the daily seed feed and make sure the bird always has enough feed and fresh water.
• Store in a dry, cool place.
• All seed feeds should be combined with fresh products such as fruits and vegetables.
• Apart from the main feed, birds need a constant supply of sand and minerals. Use RIO grit/mineral mixture for all kinds of birds.

Dosage

• The daily norm for amadinas, waxbills and other kinds of finches is 5-10 grams.

Suitable For

• Amadinas
• Waxbills
• Other kinds of finches and exotic birds

Compatibility

Works best alongside fresh fruits and vegetables and a constant supply of sand and minerals, such as RIO grit/mineral mixture for all kinds of birds.

Specifications

• Ingredients: yellow panicum, yellow millet, canary seed, Japanese millet, white millet, red millet, red panicum, black millet, Niger seed, linseed, peeled oat, sesame seed, algae, calcium gluconate
• Analytical constituents: protein 13.1%, fats 7.2%, fibre 8.3%, ash 2.8%

What's Included

• 1 x 500 g (1.1 lb) pack of finch food

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I feed each day?
The daily norm for amadinas, waxbills and other kinds of finches is 5-10 grams. Make sure the bird always has enough feed and fresh water.

Which birds is this mix made for?
It is designed for exotic birds such as amadinas and waxbills, and for other kinds of finches. The seeds and grains were chosen for their size and for the nutritional needs of these birds.

Is a seed mix enough on its own?
No. All seed feeds should be combined with fresh fruits and vegetables. Birds also need a constant supply of sand and minerals, so offer a grit/mineral mixture such as RIO grit/mineral mixture for all kinds of birds.

What are the protein and fat levels?
The analytical constituents are protein 13.1%, fats 7.2%, fibre 8.3% and ash 2.8%.

What gives the mix its omega fatty acids and calcium?
Linseed is the source of Omega 3 and 6. Calcium comes from calcium gluconate, supplied as granules in a highly absorbable form for beak and bone care.

How should I store it in South African summer heat?
Keep it in a dry, cool place, as the manufacturer advises. During hot weather, choose the coolest, driest spot in your home.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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