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hilljack13
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by hilljack13 » Sun Jan 27, 2008 6:18 pm
Has anyone used any vitamin drops, specifically vitamin D? I had read that this vitamin is blocked out of light that comes through windows and can lead to weak bones. I used some for a few weeks but I have never had any problems with young birds growing up and having weak bones.
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EmilyHurd
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by EmilyHurd » Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:46 am
I don't use plain vitamin D drops... I don't think it would hurt them though.
Another possibility is just providing full spectrum lighting..
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Sally
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by Sally » Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:11 am
If you are using any vitamin supplements, check the label--most of them now contain vitamin D3, so you wouldn't have to do additional.
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hilljack13
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by hilljack13 » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:02 pm
The D3 is what I was refering to in my original post. I got it at the pet store. I think it Kaytee, but a known brand.