Zoo Med Bird Banquet Mealworm Formula Mineral Block Beak Conditioner

Mealworm Mineral Block and Beak Conditioner for Birds

Product Description

Zoo Med Bird Banquet Mealworm Formula is a mineral supplement and beak conditioner made with dried mealworms, white millet, canary grass seed, oat groats, and alfalfa, with calcium sulfate as its first ingredient. Zoo Med describes it as a source of calcium and protein, and the block provides enrichment as birds chew their way to the mealworms inside. It is made in the USA.

Benefits

• Mineral Supplement and Beak Conditioner: Zoo Med designed this block to serve as both a mineral supplement and a beak conditioner for birds.
• Mealworms Inside: Dried mealworms are mixed into the block, so birds chew through it to reach them.
• Chewing Enrichment: Provides enrichment for your feathered friend as it works through the block toward the mealworms.
• Calcium Source: Calcium is guaranteed to be 19%-24%, with calcium sulfate, oyster shell, and limestone in the formula.
• Seeds and Grains: Includes white millet, canary grass seed, oat groats, and sun-cured chopped alfalfa alongside the dried mealworms.
• Favorite of Small Birds: Zoo Med notes that finches, canaries, parakeets, and cockatiels love mealworms, the featured ingredient here.
• Added Vitamins and Minerals: Contains niacin, stabilized vitamin C, biotin, and beta-carotene, along with manganese, copper, zinc, and cobalt sources.

Variants

• Small, 1 Ounce
• Large, 5 Ounces

Ingredients

Guaranteed Analysis

Ingredient List

Calcium sulfate, dried mealworms (Tenebrio molitor), white millet, canary grass seed, oat groats, suncured chopped alfalfa, ground oyster shell, silicon dioxide, ground limestone, dicalcium phosphate, niacin, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), thiamine hydrochloride, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, beta-carotene, iron oxide, manganese phosphate, manganous oxide, copper carbonate, diiodosalicylic acid, zinc carbonate, propylene glycol, and cobalt carbonate.

How to Use

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Check the Package: Refer to the directions printed on the package for how to place the block in your bird's cage.
• Consult an Avian Vet: Ask an avian veterinarian which block size suits your bird and how it fits its diet.
• Replace Worn Blocks: Check the block regularly and replace it once it has been chewed down or becomes soiled.

Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label, and consult your veterinarian if you have any concerns about your pet's health.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Fresh Water Available: Make sure clean, fresh drinking water is always available while the mineral block is in the cage.
• Review the Ingredients: The block contains dried mealworm seeds and grains, so review the full ingredient list before use.
• Keep Out of Reach: Store unused blocks where children and other household pets cannot easily get to them between uses.

Storage Information

• Cool, Dry Storage: Store the spare blocks in their original packaging, and away from the heat in a cool, dry place.

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 the Bird Banquet Mealworm Formula?

Ans: It is a mineral supplement and beak conditioner from Zoo Med, made with dried mealworms, seeds, and grains in a calcium-rich block. Zoo Med describes it as a source of calcium and protein that also provides enrichment as your bird chews on the mealworms.

Q2: Which birds is this mealworm block good for?

Ans: Zoo Med highlights that finches, canaries, parakeets, and cockatiels love mealworms, the key ingredient in this block. The product page does not list specific bird sizes for the small and large blocks, so ask an avian veterinarian if you are unsure.

Q3: What is inside the Mealworm Formula block?

Ans: Calcium sulfate is the first ingredient, followed by dried mealworms (Tenebrio molitor), white millet, canary grass seed, oat groats and sun-cured chopped alfalfa. The block also includes ground oyster shell, ground limestone, and added vitamins and minerals, among other listed ingredients.

Q4: How does this mineral block provide enrichment?

Ans: Zoo Med explains that the block provides enrichment because birds chew it to reach the dried mealworms inside. Alongside this enrichment, Zoo Med describes the block as a mineral supplement, beak conditioner, and source of calcium and protein.

Q5 How do I use the Mealworm Formula block?

Ans: Zoo Med's product page does not list usage instructions for this block. Follow the directions printed on the package for placing it in your bird's cage, keep fresh water available, and ask an avian veterinarian if you have any questions.

Q6: What is the difference between the small and large blocks?

Ans: This listing offers a small 1-ounce block and a large 5-ounce block each sold individually. Both share the same Mealworm Formula ingredients and guaranteed analysis, so pick the size that best fits your bird and its cage.