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Product title
$19.99 | $24.99
Product title
$19.99 | $24.99
Product title
$19.99 | $24.99
Spicy Certified Organic Daily Maintenance with Red Pepper
Product Description
Harrison’s Bird Foods Pepper Lifetime Coarse Organic Pellet Bird Food is a certified organic maintenance formula in a coarse size for medium to large pet birds. Designed for healthy, non-breeding birds, it offers complete daily nutrition with certified organic red pepper for a spicy kick and balanced Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids to support skin, feather, and immune health.
Benefits
- Complete Daily Nutrition: Offers complete daily nutrition for healthy, non-breeding medium to large pet birds as a daily food.
- Skin, Feather, and Immune Health: Balanced Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids support skin, feather, and immune health in medium to large birds.
- Foraging Treat Option: May be used as a foraging treat to keep medium to large birds busy and engaged.
- Coarse Size for Medium to Large Birds: A coarse size suits medium to large pet birds and is intended to be a daily food.
Variants
Available in three sizes:
- Harrison’s Bird Foods Pepper Lifetime Coarse Organic Pellet Bird Food for Medium to Large Birds, 1-lb
- Harrison’s Bird Foods Pepper Lifetime Coarse Organic Pellet Bird Food for Medium to Large Birds, 5-lb
- Harrison’s Bird Foods Pepper Lifetime Coarse Organic Pellet Bird Food for Medium to Large Birds, 25-lb
Ingredients
Dried Algae, Lentils, Bentonite, Zinc Sulfate, Whole Corn, Psyllium, Thiamine Mononitrate, Peas, Salt, Brown Rice, Biotin, Dried Red Peppers, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Sunflower Kernels, Hull-less Barley, Copper Sulfate, Chia, Dried Kelp, Mixed Tocopherols (source of Vitamin E), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Toasted Soybeans, Folic Acid, Alfalfa, Riboflavin Supplement, Peanut Kernels, Manganese Sulfate, Toasted Oat Groats, Vitamin B12 Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin Supplement, dl-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate, and Vitamin A Supplement.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient | Guaranteed Level |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 16% (min.) |
| Crude Fat | 5% (min.) |
| Crude Fiber | 6.5% (max.) |
| Moisture | 10% (max.) |
| Sodium | 0.07% (max.) |
| Iron | 90 mg/kg (max.) |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 2.5% (min.) |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 0.30% (min.) |
How to Use
Recommended-Dosage Chart
| Sample Species | Spicy Lifetime Coarse | Other Foods |
|---|---|---|
| Pionus | 1 - 1½ Tbs (10 - 15 g) | ½ - 1 tsp |
| Amazons | 1½ - 3 Tbs (15 - 30 g) | 1 - 2 tsp |
| Eclectus | 1½ - 3 Tbs (15 - 30 g) | 1 - 2 tsp |
| Cockatoos | 1½ - 5 Tbs (15 - 50 g) | 2 - 3 tsp |
| Macaws | 2 - 6 Tbs (20 - 60 g) | 2 - 4 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
- Feed According to Bird Size: Feed amounts suited to your bird’s size and species each day, guided by your avian veterinarian.
- Balance with Fresh Foods: Aim for 75 to 80% pellets and 15 to 20% organic leafy greens, yellow vegetables, and fruits daily.
- Skip Other Formulated Diets and Vitamins: Avoid other formulated diets and vitamins unless your avian veterinarian directs otherwise, to preserve the benefits.
- Convert Gradually: Mix pellets with your bird’s current diet, then increase by 25% weekly over four weeks as needed.
- Encourage Acceptance: If needed, scatter pellets over white paper or a mirror on the enclosure floor to encourage trying.
- Use as a Foraging Treat: Use pellets as a foraging treat in addition to your bird’s regular meals when desired.
Additional Information
Storage Instructions
- Seal the Bag: Remove excess air from the bag and close the zipper securely after every use.
- Fix a Damaged Zip: If the zipper is broken, fold the bag’s top over a few times and hold it closed with a clip.
- Keep in the Original Bag: Keep food in its original bag and do not repackage it into plastic bags or containers.
- Use Within 12 Weeks: Use contents within 12 weeks of opening the bag; refrigeration or freezing after opening may help maintain freshness.
Precautions
- Consult an Avian Veterinarian: Consult an avian veterinarian before making any diet change, and again each year after that.
- For Healthy, Non-Breeding Birds: This maintenance formula is designed for healthy, non-breeding birds; use a High Potency formula for breeding birds.
- Papillomatosis: May be offered to birds with clinical signs of papillomatosis, guided by your avian veterinarian.
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 Pepper Lifetime Coarse Organic Pellet Bird Food?
Ans: It is a spicy, certified organic pellet food made with certified organic red pepper, whole grains, and legumes formulated as a daily maintenance diet for medium to large pet birds, available in 1-lb, 5-lb, and 25-lb bags.
Q2: Why is this formula spicy?
Ans: Certified organic red pepper gives the formula a spicy kick, along with balanced Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids to support skin, feather, and immune health. It is a spicy alternative to Adult Lifetime Coarse and is intended to be a daily food.
Q3: Can I use it as a foraging treat?
Ans: Yes, Spicy Lifetime Coarse may be used as a foraging treat, and it is also a flavorful alternative to Adult Lifetime Coarse for daily feeding. Offer it in addition to or in place of your bird’s regular pellets, guided by your avian veterinarian.
Q4: Can it be offered to birds with papillomatosis?
Ans: Spicy Lifetime Coarse may be offered to birds with clinical signs of papillomatosis. Because this is a health condition, work with your avian veterinarian on your bird’s diet and care plan before making any diet change.
Q5: How do I convert my bird to this food?
Ans: Consult an avian veterinarian before any diet change, then mix the pellets with your bird’s current diet and note acceptance. If your bird needs more time, increase the pellets by 25 percent each week over four weeks while reducing other food by 25 percent.
Q6: What else should my bird eat each day?
Ans: A bird’s daily diet should be 75 to 80 percent pellets and 15 to 20 percent organic dark green leafy or dark yellow meaty vegetables and fruits, such as sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, winter squash, broccoli, parsley, spinach, mango, or papaya. Do not offer vitamins unless your avian veterinarian directs it.
Q7: Can I feed other formulated diets alongside this food?
Ans: No, do not use other formulated diets alongside this formula, since doing so could reduce its benefits. Vitamins should also be avoided unless your avian veterinarian directs you to offer them. Fresh vegetables and fruits are the recommended additions.