{"id":2159,"date":"2020-01-10T10:01:05","date_gmt":"2020-01-10T09:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/complementosparaaves.com\/blog\/?p=2135"},"modified":"2020-01-10T10:01:05","modified_gmt":"2020-01-10T09:01:05","slug":"feed-for-birds-insective-keys-choose-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/complementosparaaves.com\/blog\/en\/feed-for-birds-insective-keys-choose-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Animal feed for insectivorous birds: 6 keys to choose it"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/complementosparaaves.com\/blog\/en\/feed-for-birds-insective-keys-choose-it\/#Animal_feed_for_insectivorous_birds_6_keys_to_choose_it_and_guess\" title=\"Animal feed for insectivorous birds: 6 keys to choose it and guess\">Animal feed for insectivorous birds: 6 keys to choose it and guess<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/complementosparaaves.com\/blog\/en\/feed-for-birds-insective-keys-choose-it\/#1_Keep_in_mind_that_animal_feed_has_to_have_a_significant_percentage_of_protein\" title=\"1. Keep in mind that animal feed has to have a significant percentage of protein\">1. Keep in mind that animal feed has to have a significant percentage of protein<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/complementosparaaves.com\/blog\/en\/feed-for-birds-insective-keys-choose-it\/#2_Assess_what_vital_stage_the_bird_is_in_when_choosing_its_feed\" title=\"2. Assess what vital stage the bird is in when choosing its feed\">2. Assess what vital stage the bird is in when choosing its feed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/complementosparaaves.com\/blog\/en\/feed-for-birds-insective-keys-choose-it\/#3_A_diet_for_insectivorous_birds_should_be_balanced\" title=\"3. A diet for insectivorous birds should be balanced\">3. A diet for insectivorous birds should be balanced<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/complementosparaaves.com\/blog\/en\/feed-for-birds-insective-keys-choose-it\/#4_Assess_your_birds_specific_needs\" title=\"4. Assess your bird&#039;s specific needs\">4. Assess your bird&#39;s specific needs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/complementosparaaves.com\/blog\/en\/feed-for-birds-insective-keys-choose-it\/#5_Brand_values_and_reputation\" title=\"5. Brand values and reputation\">5. Brand values and reputation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/complementosparaaves.com\/blog\/en\/feed-for-birds-insective-keys-choose-it\/#6_Commercial_product_weight_and_expiration_date\" title=\"6. Commercial product weight and expiration date\">6. Commercial product weight and expiration date<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Choosing the right feed for each bird is essential for your health, beauty and well-being. Currently the wide variety of bra<strong>nds and specific pr<\/strong>oducts present in the market facilitates being able to choose the most suitable for each animal. But it can also raise doubts about so much supply. Learn the keys to choosing th<strong>e best feed for insectivorous birds<\/strong>. It will help you make the right purchase!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Animal_feed_for_insectivorous_birds_6_keys_to_choose_it_and_guess\"><\/span><strong>Animal feed for insectivorous birds: 6 keys to choose it and guess<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Keep_in_mind_that_animal_feed_has_to_have_a_significant_percentage_of_protein\"><\/span><strong>1. Keep in mind that animal feed has to have a significant percentage of protein<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Insectivorous birds in the wild feed on a product with a h<strong>igh protein richness. <\/strong>When deciding the right insectivorous bird feed for them, it is essential that the percentage of protein it contains meets the protein needs of these animals. That&#39;s why it&#39;s very important that you value what percentage of protein each type of feed you&#39;re weighing is buying. This should be sufficient to meet th<strong>e nutritional needs of the animal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Assess_what_vital_stage_the_bird_is_in_when_choosing_its_feed\"><\/span><strong>2. Assess what vital stage the bird is in when choosing its feed<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The nutritional needs of the bird change depending on th<strong>e life stage<\/strong> in which it is located. This also includes especially the aforementioned need for protein from insectivorous birds. Thus, in the winter <strong>resting season,<\/strong> a contribution of betwe<strong>en 14% and 15<\/strong>% of protein is sufficient for these birds. In the<strong> mou<\/strong>lting it rises slightly<strong>, between 14% and 18%. <\/strong>And it is <strong>in b<\/strong>reeding that animal feed for insectivorous birds must provide a greater supply of protein. This can rise from <strong>17% to 25% or 26%.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_A_diet_for_insectivorous_birds_should_be_balanced\"><\/span><strong>3. A diet for insectivorous birds should be balanced<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>But it&#39;s not just protein that&#39;s important to choose a good feed for insectivorous birds. The animal should enjoy a<strong> balanced diet, rich in carbohydrates and healthy fats<\/strong>. It should also contain the essential vitamins and minerals in an insectivore bird&#39;s diet. Currently, important brands of insectivorous bird feed already have products capable of providing a balanced diet. When designing the feed formulation take into account that it pr<strong>ovides the<\/strong> necessary nutrients in the right amount, so they are balanced and healthy foods!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Assess_your_birds_specific_needs\"><\/span><strong>4. Assess your bird&#39;s specific needs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to taking into account its vital stage, it is important that you value the state of your bird. That way you&#39;ll know what their needs are. That&#39;s why it&#39;s interesting to consider issues such as th<strong>e color of its plu<\/strong>mage<strong> or its health<\/strong>. In this way, choosing the animal feed you need will be easier.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Brand_values_and_reputation\"><\/span><strong>5. Brand values and reputation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Two aspects that are advisable to take into account are the values and reputation of the brand. It depends on the origin of the ingredients with which the feed has been made, whether it is organic or not, whether the feed is made from concentrates or fresh product and what prestige it has for profes<strong>sional breeders and experts in the field. <\/strong> It is also interesting to value your commitment to research, development and innovation and what methods you use for<strong> the transformation of food <\/strong>into feed. All these questions say a lot about the feed of each brand. And they&#39;ll help you tip the scales for one or the other.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Commercial_product_weight_and_expiration_date\"><\/span><strong>6. Commercial product weight and expiration date<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you have more or less clear what animal bird feed provide your animals should decide the specific product to buy. Ideally, in the first purchase you choose a size that allows you to check how it is su<strong>pported by the bird<\/strong>. Subsequently it is advisable to buy a size that allows you not to have to make purchases often, provided t<strong>hat its expiratio<\/strong>n date is long enough that it does not meet before finishing the contents of the package. \u00a0 These are the keys to choosing the right insectivore bird feed for each animal. 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