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Guaranteed Analysis Question

Post by Ruffles » Fri May 04, 2012 1:27 pm

Ok this is embarasing to ask :oops: but what does it mean?

Is it kinda like the Nutrition value on our foods?

Is there a certain % of:

Crude Protein
Crude Fat
Crude Fiber
Moisture
Calcium min
Calcium max

That i should be looking for,or not so important as long as the product is for Finches?
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Re: Guaranteed Analysis Question

Post by debbie276 » Fri May 04, 2012 1:50 pm

Here's a link to the Finch Information Centers nutritional requirements:
http://www.finchinfo.com/diet/nutrition ... ements.php

Hope that's helps a little
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Re: Guaranteed Analysis Question

Post by Ruffles » Fri May 04, 2012 2:35 pm

Thanks Debbie!
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Re: Guaranteed Analysis Question

Post by fabulousfinch » Fri May 04, 2012 2:49 pm

Here is another good article to help you sort through the different things to be thinking about as you develop a diet for your finches!

http://savethegouldian.org/articles/Mik ... r/saon.htm

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Re: Guaranteed Analysis Question

Post by Ruffles » Fri May 04, 2012 3:14 pm

Great read Bill

Im going to be more selective when it comes to feeding my Zeb's

Thanks again :D
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