Calcium Block or Calcium Powder

[FieryPhoenix]

What are your recommendations for Calcium? I am speaking a replacement calcium block for my girls but then heard that about calcium powder? Which is better. What do you use and why?

 

[SailBoat]

Although with egg layers, it is not uncommon for variations of their Calcium level of during the year. That said, one should always check the Blood Chemistry of your Parrot prior to providing any additives.

Understanding that the only different between powdered Calcium and Calcium blocks is the presentation. One is provided as an option and the other is placed on their food (forced) addition to their diet.

As stated, always confirm whether your Parrot (or Parrots) require it prior to providing.

 

[FieryPhoenix]

Although with egg layers, it is not uncommon for variations of their Calcium level of during the year. That said, one should always check the Blood Chemistry of your Parrot prior to providing any additives.

Understanding that the only different between powdered Calcium and Calcium blocks is the presentation. One is provided as an option and the other is placed on their food (forced) addition to their diet.

As stated, always confirm whether your Parrot (or Parrots) require it prior to providing.

I added a calcium block when they both started laying eggs. They both have not laid eggs in 5 years. Is it still recommended?

 

[Laurasea]

you can offer boiled egg with some of the shell..mine occasionally choose to eat the shell or ignore it.
I have cuttlefish, and mineral blocks....rarely ever chewed on but available. They get calcium from veggies and pellets.

I would not do powder.

 

[FieryPhoenix]

you can offer boiled egg with some of the shell..mine occasionally choose to eat the shell or ignore it.
I have cuttlefish, and mineral blocks....rarely ever chewed on but available. They get calcium from veggies and pellets.

I would not do powder.

can you post a link to the mineral blocks you use? Also how often are you supposed to change them.

 

[Laurasea]

I get whatever the petstores have. This one is clay based i think ...you can see some little beak chews lol
I change if they get pooped on or nasty or otherwise probably once a year I get a new one

I think was this brand

Polly's Pet Manu Mineral Rose Block For Birds | Pet Supermarket

Provides essential minerals for a healthy bird! The same 9 minerals found in the Manu River in Peru, South America. Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, & Zinc. 6.77 USD

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[Laurasea]

I also have one if these in each cage. I've had them chew them up to nothing in a couple of months msybe more as just fun destruction..or I change if out ig get nasty and I can't scrape off. But I put high so can't poop on them

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