{"product_id":"harrisons-jumpstart-omega","title":"Harrison's JumpStart Omega Organic Seed Supplement","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree organic seeds, nothing else: flax, hemp and chia. Between them they carry a minimum of \u003cstrong\u003e14% omega-3 and 8% omega-6\u003c\/strong\u003e in their whole, natural state — no extraction, no oil, no capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost companion birds eat a diet that is heavy on omega-6 and short on omega-3. Owners notice the consequences before they name them: dull feathers, dry flaky skin, a moult that drags on. JumpStart Omega is the simplest way to put the balance back.\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\u003e22%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude fat (min.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude fibre (max.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture (max.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOmega-3 fatty acids (min.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOmega-6 fatty acids (min.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic flax seeds, organic hemp seeds, organic chia seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to feed it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall birds:\u003c\/strong\u003e the amounts on the pack chart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarger birds:\u003c\/strong\u003e grind it fresh daily and stir it through a little moist vegetable, or into a mash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can also go straight into chop, be mixed into soft food, or be sprouted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not microwave or cook it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat destroys the omega-3 you are paying for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrind only what you need for the day — ground flax and chia oxidise quickly once the seed coat is broken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it helps most\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirds coming through a heavy or prolonged moult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirds with dry, flaky skin or poor feather condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreys, cockatoos and other species prone to feather problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny bird on a diet that leans heavily on sunflower and safflower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeather destructive behaviour has many causes, most of them not dietary. If your bird is plucking, see an avian vet — a seed supplement is not a treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a complete food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it is a supplement fed alongside a balanced diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from an omega-3 oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fats are still inside the seed, protected from air and light, so they stay intact far longer than oil in a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan birds digest whole flax?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall birds crack the seed readily. For large parrots, grinding it makes the omega-3 far more available — which is why Harrison's suggest grinding for bigger species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSealed, cool and dark. The fridge or freezer is better still.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harrison's Bird Foods","offers":[{"title":"16 oz bag","offer_id":50522011762907,"sku":"HBDJSOM","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/6733\/9846\/files\/JSOM.png?v=1790459668","url":"https:\/\/farooze.com\/products\/harrisons-jumpstart-omega","provider":"FAROOZE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}