Giving Baby Birds The Best Start To Life
The importance of nutrition throughout breeding
Birds require adequate amounts of vitamins, minerals, protein and amino acids during breeding season to promote successful reproduction and development of healthy chicks. Everything the chick will rely on in its first stages of life will be deposited within the egg by the hen bird when the egg is laid. Birds fed a diet of nutrient-poor seeds may unintentionally provide a poor start to their chick’s life, and they may not have enough nutrients to lay an egg able to support any life at all.
Birds fed a seeded diet will not be receiving all of the nutrients essential for egg production. Birds quickly deplete nutrition when they begin to lay, and supplements are essential to fill the nutritional gaps that are not found in seeds. Calcivet or D’Nutrical can be used as a calcium and vitamin supplement in conjunction with Breeding Aid to provide essential fatty acids, calcium and Vitamin D3.
The nutrition received by breeding birds directly impacts the health and development of their chicks. A diet rich in essential nutrients supports optimal growth, feather development, and immune system function. Vetafarm breeding diet, such as Breeder Pellets or Nutriblend Breeder, is a great way to make the complexities of balanced breeding nutrition easy to manage, as all essentials for breeding and healthy egg production are included.
It is clear that nutrition plays a crucial role during the breeding season. A well-balanced diet tailored to their specific needs ensures reproductive success, healthy chick development, and the overall health and longevity of the breeding pair.
