I have a pair of breeder suns and the female could use extra calicum, so I was wondering if dry powered milk would be ok for her?
2007-01-04 00:26:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
Stay away from milk and/or milk powders. Lactose messes with their digestive system!
Get a bird calcium suppliment or other general suppliment from your nearest pet store. See the following link for some good product:
http://www.robharvey.com/vitamins.html
2007-01-04 02:17:39 · answer #1 · answered by DieWaarheid 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would think not... milk is for mamals not birds. Why not give her green vegetables? Eating greens is how the cow that made the milk got all the calcium. Also try grinding sesame seeds in a coffee grinder and sprinkle it over some fruit she likes.
Hope this helps (=
2007-01-04 08:34:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope milk is really bad for them, they lack the enzyme lactase that breaks down lactose in humans and animals etc.!! Cuttle bones, and Broccoli things along those lines etc would be really good, and you can also go to your local pet store even petco usually has water drops you can put in their water in the event they won't eat the broccoli or whatnot!
2007-01-05 05:38:22 · answer #3 · answered by acekingsuited83 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would use more calcium rich veggies like broccoli. a birds digestive system can't handle milk products like a cat or dog can.
2007-01-04 08:54:59 · answer #4 · answered by catchick80 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Birds are lactose intolearant. Give them broccoli! It has tons of calcium!
2007-01-05 09:07:11 · answer #5 · answered by rishathra7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope-too much lactose.
get a cuddle bone, or a liquid supplement
2007-01-04 08:32:34 · answer #6 · answered by lilswanwillow 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋