An education in KELP (+ need advice)

[finchandlovebird]

After checking at the 4th health food store I finally found Kelp. Two hundred 150 mcg tablets $7.99.
I know the measurement of mg, but what oh what is mcg
I figured I would crush the tablets & feed them in powdered form.
Here's what the bottle says:
Serving size, 1 tablet, 1 tablet = 150 mcg. 100% Iodine from kelp.
Other ingredients: cellulose, magnesium Stearate (vegetable source), stearic acid (vegetable source), vegetable coating.
Contains NO sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.
Also says" Kelp is a large, leafy brown algae that belongs to the seaweed family & grows in the colder waters of the world's oceans. It is a good source of marine minerals, including potassium, magnesium, calcium & iron, & an excellent source of iodine. As with most green foods, kelp also contains vitamins & cell salts."

I wonder if I should offer the ground kelp in finger cups That way, they can eat what they want/need.

[Sally]

This is where I have gotten kelp in the past:

https://ladygouldian.com/Kelp-Meal

I always offered it free choice in a small cup when I had Gouldians, they would help themselves to it.

[debbie276]

I have actually tested it- meaning 'check absorption levels in the finch after consumption'....

Sounds very scientific and interesting, is your profession in the sciences? How did you actually do this?

[608duj]

Dolly, your birds are in splendid condition. Why do you feel you need to fix what ain't broke.

[finchandlovebird]

Because I had a blue hen molting & she was getting baldish. I crushed a tablet this morning & put it in a little finger cup, and she's been scarfing it down.

[wilkifam]

http://glamgouldians.com/product-avikelp.php

I get mine from Terry. Use the granules NOT the powder, Less messy, less trouble and less smell.