Bird Nutrient Sources

Vitamin A

Function
Maintains tissues lining, respiratory, reproductive, intestinal, and urinary tracts. Also important for the eyes.

Foods
Yellow/winter squash, sweet potatoes/yams, carrots, egg yolk, alfalfa sprouts, endive, kale, spinach, cod liver oil, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens, broccoli, beet greens, mango, pumpkin, cantaloupe, chili peppers, apricots, persimmons, papaya, brussels sprouts, asparagus, zucchini, peas. (The darker the flesh, the higher the vitamin A content.)

B Vitamins

Function
Participates in metabolic reactions and energy production.

Foods

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Function
More important for stressful situations.

Foods

Vitamin D-3

Function
Maintains proper calcium and phosphorous balance.

Foods

Vitamin E

Function
Antioxidant protecting cell membranes.

Foods

Vitamin K

Function
Maintains blood clotting ability.

Foods

Calcium

Function
Maintains growth and support of bone structure, aids with heart and muscle function - Calcium is particularly important for African Greys and egg laying birds.

Foods

Protein

Function
The body's building blocks.

Foods

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