what kind of vitamins should i give my cockateils when they lay there eggs?

Answer 1

Make sure they always have some form of calcium (calcium block or cuttlebone because those egg shells are made of calcium, and this takes a lot of calcium out of the female.

Answer 2

If they are on a good varied diet, you don't have to worry about vitamins too much, but I believe calcium is a must. Low calcium levels can be deadly!

The problem is, most captive birds do not get enough direct sunlight, and most folks also don't use full spectrum lighting in their homes. Full spectrum/sunlight (not through windows) aides in the absorption of calcium. I use CalciBoost, a good liquid calcium supplement. It is coupled with vit D3, which helps the bird absorb the calcium easily. It can be put in the water, or on the birds' soft foods. It tastes sweet, and the birds don't seem to have a problem with it at all.

I use CalciBoost once weekly, but for hens that are laying, I increase that to three times a week. I also use a good vitamin supplement once a week, and I have never had a bird in trouble due to egg binding.

Answer 3

They should have lots of dark green leafy veggies available to replace lost calcium. You can also add a cuttlebone to the cage.

If they won't eat those, you can purchase Calcium Plus. It is an avian calcium supliment that is to be added to the water once a week. http://www.ladygouldianfinch.com/product_calciumplus.mgi

Don't bother with liquid vitamins. They change the taste of the water and can cause the birds to drink less than they need. As long as they have a good, balanced breeding diet, they shouldn't need anything more than a little extra calcium.

Here is a site that may help, there are quite a few articles on nutrition there.

http://www.birdchannel.com/bird-diet-and-health/bird-nutrition/topiclist.aspx

Answer 4

PRIME vitamin brand is very good. It contains a wide range of vitamins and minerals that birds need, along with helpful bacteria. Make sure your birds get plenty of calcium and phosphorus. Fresh fruits and vegetables are a must, and in their non- egg laying times try to switch them away from a seed-only diet if they are currently on that. Try a pellet diet that provides proper nutrition.