{"product_id":"harrisons-high-potency-super-fine","title":"Harrison's High Potency Super Fine Bird Food 1 lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuper Fine is the smallest grind Harrison's make, and it exists for one reason: a canary or a finch cannot eat a pellet built for a cockatiel. This is the same certified organic, Non-GMO Project Verified High Potency formula, milled small enough for the little birds to actually pick up and eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich birds this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanaries, finches, budgies (parakeets) and other small parrots. If your bird is cockatiel-sized or larger, \u003cstrong\u003eHigh Potency Fine\u003c\/strong\u003e is the right grind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to feed it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh Potency is the conversion, breeding and recovery formula. Feed it while a bird is coming off seed (six months minimum), breeding, moulting, off its ideal weight, or recovering. When the bird is healthy and settled, \u003cstrong\u003eAdult Lifetime Super Fine\u003c\/strong\u003e is the everyday maintenance version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude protein (min.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude fat (min.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude fibre (max.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture (max.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOmega-6 fatty acids (min.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.7%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOmega-3 fatty acids (min.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHulled millet*, hull-less barley*, toasted soybeans*, sunflower kernels*, whole corn*, peanut kernels*, peas*, lentils*, toasted oat groats*, brown rice*, chia*, alfalfa*, calcium carbonate, bentonite, vitamin and mineral supplement, dried kelp*, salt, dried algae*. \u003cem\u003e(*certified organic)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConverting a canary, finch or budgie\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease read this part before you start. A small bird has a fast metabolism and can starve in as little as 36–48 hours if it stops eating, so the blunt methods used on big parrots are not safe here. Harrison's recommend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding \u003cstrong\u003eJumpStart Grey Millet\u003c\/strong\u003e in place of the usual seed for 3–5 weeks first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaking the bird's current seed into \u003cstrong\u003eBird Bread Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e and reducing the seed proportion over a week or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprinkling the pellets over a mirror — it works surprisingly often with budgies and cockatiels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing the bird near one that already eats Harrison's.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow as much time as the bird needs, weigh daily, and speak to an avian vet before you begin. Gradually weeding out seed is \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e recommended for budgies, finches or any bird under 50 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much to feed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed fresh daily as distinct meals. Harrison's should be the great majority of the diet, with a smaller share of organic dark green leafy or dark yellow vegetables. Do not add extra vitamin or mineral supplements — it is a complete diet already.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill a canary really eat pellets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany do, given time and the right grind. Super Fine is the size that makes it possible; JumpStart Grey Millet first makes it likelier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does 1 lb last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA single canary or finch will take a couple of months over it. Buy small and keep it fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a 5 lb bag?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarrison's only make Super Fine in the 1 lb size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harrison's Bird Foods","offers":[{"title":"1 lb bag","offer_id":50522006225115,"sku":"HBDHSF1","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/6733\/9846\/files\/HSF1.png?v=1790459018","url":"https:\/\/farooze.com\/products\/harrisons-high-potency-super-fine","provider":"FAROOZE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}