FINCHforum

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.

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.

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?

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

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.

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

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