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$19.99 | $24.99
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$19.99 | $24.99
Certified Organic Enrichment Seed Before Diet Conversion
Product Description
Harrison’s Jumpstart Grey Millet is a premium, certified organic preconditioning food for small pet birds, used to replace conventional seeds for three to five weeks before converting to an organic formulated diet. Grown without chemical additives, it helps your bird excrete toxins that may have built up from conventional seeds, which may result in a better appetite for a new diet.
Benefits
- Replaces Conventional Seeds: Replaces conventional seeds for three to five weeks before converting your small bird to an organic formulated diet.
- Helps Eliminate Toxins: Grown without chemical additives, it helps birds excrete toxins that may have accumulated from eating conventional seeds.
- May Improve Appetite: This change in your bird’s body chemistry may result in a better appetite for a new formulated diet.
- Jumpstart Grey Millet: Organic Preconditioning Seed: A premium certified organic enrichment seed that replaces conventional seeds for small pet birds before diet conversion.
- Preconditioning Starting Point: A preconditioning food that gives small pet birds a certified organic starting point before moving to Harrison’s formulas.
Ingredient
Organic grey millet.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 11% |
| Fat | 4% |
| Fiber | 10% |
| Moisture | 13% |
How to Use
Recommended-Dosage Chart
| Bird | Harrison’s High Potency | Jumpstart Grey Millet |
|---|---|---|
| Finch / Canary | 1 tsp | ⅛ tsp |
| Budgie / Parrotlet | 1 - 2 tsp | ⅛ - ¼ tsp |
| Cockatiel | 1½ - 3 tsp | ¼ - ½ tsp |
| Quaker | 2 - 4 tsp | ¼ - ½ tsp |
| Conure / Dove | 3 - 5 tsp | ½ - 1 tsp |
Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label and consult your veterinarian before use if you have any concerns regarding your pet’s health.
Directions for Use
- Switch from Regular Seeds: Feed Jumpstart Grey Millet for three to five weeks before making the full switch.
- Adjust Portions to Bird Size: Offer daily portions that suit your bird’s size, following your avian vet’s advice.
- Then Convert to Harrison’s: After the preconditioning period, convert your bird gradually to Harrison’s organic formulated diet using the steps above.
- Convert Gradually: Mix Harrison’s with your bird’s current diet, then increase by 25% weekly over four weeks as needed.
- Encourage Acceptance: If needed, scatter Harrison’s pellets over white paper or a mirror on the enclosure floor to encourage trying.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Consult Your Avian Veterinarian: Consult an avian veterinarian before making any diet change, and again each year after that.
- Use for the Preconditioning Period: Use Jumpstart Grey Millet for the three to five weeks before conversion, then move to a formulated diet.
- Natural Variations Are Normal: Variations in color, texture, and seed size may occur because ingredients are not processed to remove seasonal characteristics.
Storage Instructions
- Repair a Broken Zip: If the zipper is damaged, fold the top down several times and secure it with a clip.
- Keep in the Original Bag: Keep food in its original bag and do not repackage it into plastic bags or containers.
- Close the Bag: Press out excess air and securely seal the top after every use.
- Use Within 12 Weeks: Use contents within 12 weeks of opening the bag; refrigeration or freezing after opening may help maintain freshness.
Shipping & Return
We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.
For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is Harrison’s Jumpstart Grey Millet?
Ans: Jumpstart Grey Millet is a premium certified organic preconditioning food for small pet birds. It replaces conventional seeds for three to five weeks before converting to an organic formulated diet, and it comes in a 16-oz bag with one ingredient, organic grey millet.
Q2: Why use a preconditioning seed before diet conversion?
Ans: Because it is organic and grown without chemical additives, Jumpstart Grey Millet helps your bird excrete toxins that may have accumulated from conventional seeds. This change in body chemistry may result in a better appetite for a new diet.
Q3: How long should I feed it?
Ans: Feed Jumpstart Grey Millet in place of conventional seeds for three to five weeks before converting your small bird to an organic formulated diet. After this preconditioning period, follow the conversion steps with your avian veterinarian to move your bird to the new diet.
Q4: Is Jumpstart Grey Millet organic?
Ans: Yes, Jumpstart Grey Millet is made with certified organic grey millet that is grown without chemical additives. Being organic is why it can help your bird excrete toxins that may have accumulated from eating conventional seeds before diet conversion.
Q5: Which birds is it for?
Ans: Jumpstart Grey Millet is made for small pet birds. Ask your avian veterinarian about the right amount for your bird and how to time the three to five week preconditioning period before you begin converting to Harrison’s formulated diets.
Q6: How do I convert my bird to Harrison’s?
Ans: Consult an avian veterinarian before any diet change, then mix Harrison’s with your bird’s current diet and note acceptance. If your bird needs more time, increase Harrison’s by 25 percent each week over four weeks while reducing other food by 25 percent.
Q7: What else should my bird eat each day?
Ans: A bird’s daily diet should be 75 to 80 percent Harrison’s Bird Foods and 15 to 20 percent organic dark green leafy or dark yellow meaty vegetables and fruits. Do not offer vitamins unless your avian veterinarian directs it. Fresh produce is the recommended addition.