Mazuri® Softbill Gel Diet

Mazuri® Softbill Gel Diet is a complete softbill bird food for iron sensitive fruit-eating bird species such as toucans and other softbills. This bird diet, which resembles ripe fruit in texture when mixed, is formulated to ensure the proper feeding of iron-sensitive softbills. It is shipped as a powder that is designed to be made into a gel prior to feeding. Mazuri® gel diets are highly palatable and have a long shelf life in the powder form.

  • Nutritionally complete for adult fruit-eating birds - No supplementation necessary.
  • Soft, wet gel - Highly palatable.
  • Each batch is analyzed for iron content - For proper feeding of iron sensitive species.
  • Contains only natural source vitamin E.

Product Form:  Dry powder mixes into high moisture gel

Product Size:  Available by the kg.

Product Sheet

SKU 0022722

FORMULA NUMBER 5ME4

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Every exotic animal deserves the right nutrition

Crude protein not less than
Crude fat not less than
Crude fiber not more than
Moisture not more than
Ash not more than
Iron not more than
20.0%
7.5%
4.0%
12.0%
7.0%
125 ppm
 
Iron Analysis (As Fed)
Lot # Iron Concentration, ppm
19SEP19RTD1 78.0
19JUL11 72.0
19APR2 84.0
19MAR1RTD1 84.0
19JAN23RTD1 104.0
18OCT17RTD1 59.0

 

Wheat flour, gelatin, wheat germ, corn gluten meal, soybean oil, dicalcium phosphate, isolated soy protein, sucrose, brewers dried yeast, locust bean gum, casein, corn oil, carrageenan, calcium carbonate, dried egg product, lecithin, powdered cellulose, safflower oil, potassium chloride, calcium propionate (a preservative), salt, choline chloride, manganese proteinate, zinc amino acid complex, mixed tocopherols (preservative, form of vitamin E; citric acid, rosemary extract), nicotinic acid, dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate (form of vitamin E), calcium pantothenate, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K), basic copper chloride, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin supplement, folic acid, vitamin A acetate, cobalt carbonate, potassium iodate, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement.

  • Mazuri® Softbill Gel Diet is designed for iron sensitive avian species.
    • Provide gel product as at least 75% of the bird's dry matter intake. If desired, it may be fed in conjunction with the dry, extruded Mazuri® Softbill Diet.
    • Other food items offered may include fruit (e.g. papaya, apples, pears, grapes, etc.), vegetables and greens. Avoid feeding bananas because they are high in calories and dry matter content. Avoid food items which may contain high levels of iron (e.g. meat, dog food), and limit citrus fruit (oranges, grapefruit) because they may enhance the uptake of iron.
    • Provide fresh food items and a clean source of water daily.
  • Feed intake will vary based on age, body size and reproductive status. 
  • Never feed dry powder without first combining with water.
    1. Mix, by weight, 80% boiling water to 20% Mazuri® gel diet. Adjust mixture to meet desired texture and need.
      • Do not microwave mixed product.
    2. Mix thoroughly with a spoon, fork or whisk for one minute, then pour into a shallow pan and allow to cool.
    3. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into pieces appropriately sized/shaped for the animals being fed.

CAUTION: This product is designed to have a low concentration of dietary iron.  No readily available iron source is added as an ingredient to this diet.  This product is not intended to be a sole diet for growing birds or birds which are not iron sensitive.  Prolonged use of this product could result in an iron deficiency.

Storage Conditions
Mazuri® Gel Diets have a 1 year shelf life in the dry powder form when stored in a dry environment. For best results, tightly affix lid on canister after removal of desired dosage or store contents of open bag in container with sealing lid. Store in a cool (75°F or colder), dry (approximately 50% RH) location. Freezing will not harm the diet and may extend freshness. Mixed product may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days and in the freezer for up to 1 month.
 

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