Soil minerals for birds .

What is the piglet compost needed for?

As described in my article about the black horn parts of canary birds and the use of piglet compost, I would also like to mention a little more about this compost in response to various questions about it. This piglet compost is a product that should certainly not be missing from birds in the black series. This certainly benefits the black horn parts with the pigment when combined with the bridal veil. The horn parts will become much darker and the pigment will appear blacker. It is also highly recommended for European birds. It is also good to prevent boredom during the molting period, and of course the good purifying effect, but more about this in the rest of the article.

What is piglet compost:

Piglet compost is not pig manure as many enthusiasts think. Piglet compost is a product that consists of pure extra fine compost from vegetable fruit and garden waste, with the addition of a certain composition of minerals and ammonia acids, the product becomes ideal for consumption by animals and in general. This was also determined later for birds. The name arose because pig farming experimental stations were given this compost to significantly reduce the use of medicines in piglets. They were given this immediately from the second day of birth if there was diarrhea. –Collie diarrhea symptoms occurred in more than 75% of the piglets with diarrhea can now continue without medication, and it has also been established that this could be used preventively against anemia in the piglets. At a later stage it was also established that the cage and aviary birds also liked to eat this, but especially the young fledged birds are fond of it, later observations were made about the effect on our birds.

What does piglet compost do for our birds:

1 – Due to the low acidity (pH = 3.4), it is very good for the stomach and intestinal flora.

2 – Due to the high carbon content, it has a purifying effect

3 – Promotes digestion.

4 – A well-balanced nutritional supplement, based on natural raw materials.

5 – Contains the following minerals and trace elements, including: Potassium, Calcium, Zinc, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Molydeme.

6 – Contributes to blacker horn parts in birds in the black range.

7 – Has a good effect on the black eumelanin in birds.

8 – Is very good for preventing diarrhea in newly independent young birds.

9 – Promotes digestion.

To which birds:

Since it has a beneficial effect on the black color of the horn parts of birds, it is advisable to only give this product to birds in the black range, and to European birds and a number of parakeet-like and exotic birds. As a color canary breeder, I do not want to recommend it to others. birds as birds in the black series as I have no experience with them, and if the coloring would also take place in the horn parts, this would certainly be considered incorrect for exhibition birds. But I can imagine that once a month a small saucer can’t hurt.

What is important to know is do not give this to nestlings, only give this if the young are completely independent but again not in the nest!!! Please take this into account. And make sure that it is always slightly moist, as it will rarely be absorbed dry.

How to give this to the birds:

As mentioned earlier, do not give to nestlings, if the birds are independent and have fledged, this can be given. Approximately one tablespoon per two birds is given for 3 to 4 days, put this in a container and put it in a dry place, moistening it slightly is recommended. recommended, but then also very slightly moistened, that’s all. What is left should be removed after the fourth day and replaced with fresh compost. And I only recommend giving this to birds in the black series, especially if you are a breeder of exhibition birds, if this is not the case then it is not so bad if you also give this to other series of canary birds.

Decision:

I hope to have given you some more information about this compost, but once again, only give this to independent young birds, and never to nestlings. Nowadays, piglet compost is also available under other brand names, I have already seen it on various shelves from supplier Avi . Terra , it’s up to you to try it and get the result. A good breeding. Wout van Gils.

Submitted: Avi Terra

Soil minerals for birds.

Compound:

Avi Terra is composed of frozen black peat, selected clay types and enriched with trace elements. This recipe guarantees a natural composition and is therefore a

responsible addition to the food supply for your birds.

Application:

Avi Terra has an acidifying effect, promotes digestion and has a beneficial effect on intestinal flora.

Avi terra is given to additionally cover mineral and trace element deficiencies.

This can improve the bird’s overall resistance.

Due to the high content of organic matter (carbon), it also has a purifying effect.

Avi Terra has a soft structure, which means the birds like to take it in well.

Avi Terra has proven its effectiveness in practice with the following bird species after years of experimentation:

Canaries, Gouldian finch, beautiful finches, parrots, parakeets, homing pigeons, European cultivated birds.

Instructions:

Always use a clean bowl or container.

Provide one tablespoon (= 15 cm³) per couple every two to three days.

If the Avi Terra has dried out, fresh Avi Terra must be provided again.

When to provide

Avi Terra can be provided at any time, with the exception of the period when the young birds stay in the nest.

After use.

Always close the packaging properly after use to prevent it from drying out.

Guarantee

Soil minerals for birds based on frozen black peat, selected clay types and trace elements.

Composition: 90% frozen black peat, 10% clay and 0.25 kg/m³ trace elements.

PH 3.5-4.5

EC<0.5 mS/cmVan der Linden Kortgene

Contents: 10 L EN 12580 Tel. +31(0)113 302348

Weight 4 kg Email aviterra@zeelandnet.nl

Avi Terra :

Soil minerals for birds.

Composition.

Avi Terra is composed of frozen black peat, selected clays and enriched with trace elements.This formula guarantees a natural composition and is therefore a safe supplement to your birds food.

Application :

Avi Terra has an acidifying action, promotes digestion and has a beneficial effect on intestinal bacteria.

Avi Terra is given as a supplement to make up deficits in minerals and trace elements.

This can improve the bird’s general resistance.

The high organic matter content (carbon) means it also has a cleansing effect.

Avi Terra has a soft texture, so the birds accept it readily. Years of tests have proven the beneficial effects of Avi Terra in the following birds:

Canaries, Gouldian Finches, Waxbills, Parrots, Parakeets, Homing Pigeons and

European Cage & Aviary birds.

Directions :

Always use a clean dish or saucer.

Give 1 tablespoon (15 cm³) per piar every 2 to 3 days.

If Avi Terra has dried out, give fresh Avi Terra.

When to give

Avi Terra can be given at any time except while young birds are in the nest.

After use

After use always seal the bag tightly to prevent drying out.

Guarantee :

Soil minerals for birds based on frozen black peat, selected clays and trace elements.

Composition: 90% frozen black peat, 10% clay and 0.25 kg/m³ trace elements.

PH 3.5-4.5

EC<0.5 mS/cm

Contents: 10L EN 12580 Van der Linden Kortgene

Weight: 4 kg. Tel.+31(0)113302348

Email: aviterra@zeelandnet.nl

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Black horn parts in the canary, s: Giving the bride’s veil  

Every canary breeder, especially who breeds to our standard, knows that our canaries in the black series must have black horn parts, in other words the legs, nails and beak should be as dark as possible. People regularly see the extremes at our exhibitions, either perfectly dark or not dark enough (too light). You then wonder how this is possible. Most of us know that nature can help us with this, it is well known that the birds in the black series must have a lot of sunlight , this is very beneficial to the color and horn parts of these birds in the black series and you can immediately see to these birds which have been outside in the sun and which birds have not. So breeders have already made a decision, let the birds in the black series enjoy the sunlight as much as possible. Another thing that also benefits the birds is that they always provide a container with piglet compost, the birds are very happy to peck at it, and this also contains substances that benefit the horn parts. Make sure to replace this compost weekly, so give fresh regularly. But despite these two things, the legs will not turn completely dark, and yet there are those birds, you will say yes, that’s right, but there is another natural product that makes the legs leaves a very dark color, and that is also widely available in nature and that is the Bridal Veil!!! Most of you will know this, for those who don’t know it yet, look up the following.

 Bridal veil:

 The polygonum or fallopia auberti is a particularly vigorous grower that can reach a height of 8 to 10 meters. It actually comes from China and has oval heart-shaped leaves that are light green at the base. The trumpet-shaped flowers appear from July to September and grow in bunches. They are initially white or greenish-white, but later turn pink when fruiting. The plant tolerates rigorous pruning in winter, which is often necessary to prevent the shrub from becoming too dense or acquiring an irregular shape. The bridal veil is an ideal plant for growing all kinds of walls or objects in a short time. Also as a natural wall against In existing aviaries, it is often used. It produces shoots up to 6 meters in a season, making it ideal for fencing to cover part of an aviary or an ugly wall or against an old dead tree and thus conceal it from view. This climbing plant requires a sunny to semi-shaded position and is very winter hardy. You can propagate it from shoot cuttings (S, summers) or lignified cuttings (S, winters).

 How to feed this now:

 The bridal veil can be given in a number of ways, actually they can all be called good, but depending on what you have at home, there are a few options. For breeders who cannot place the birds outside, they can dry this wedding veil and grind it and thus make it available to the birds. They can also cut off stems and give these green wedding veil stems to the birds every day, the birds will certainly get black ones. horn parts, it’s just a pity if the sun can’t reach them otherwise they will become even more beautiful. It is striking when eating the bridal veil, especially if you feed it fresh and green, that they mainly peel the bark from the stems, which will then have a contain nutrients that the birds really like to consume, they eat them almost completely naked. Very interesting to see this. Breeders who can also keep their birds of the black series outside in the sun have an advantage, they can grow the bridal veil against the aviary, so that the birds can always peck at it, or they give it is also taken daily in green cuttings, and of course it can also be ground, but I have seen birds that took it themselves from the plant that grew against and over the aviary, and it is unimaginable how black these horn parts were, and how the sunlight residual brown had also disappeared. Beautiful in color and very nice dark horn parts. 

How much should one give now:

 Many will wonder if my birds do not get intestinal disorders by giving them this greenery or having them picked themselves. No, this is strangely not the case. I followed this for several years with a friend where almost the entire top and side were covered with vegetation. with a bridal veil, the birds could eat from it all summer long, if you saw how healthy and how dark these birds were, then I dare say no, that can’t hurt, of course if you give shoots or cut parts then they should be used daily to be changed. If it is dried, this ground and dried bridal veil is given to the birds to eat every two days in a separate feeding bowl.

Result:

 The result will be that your birds will have neat dark horn parts, very nice to look at, even your black back and flank markings will look nicer, especially when the sunlight has made the last bit of brown disappear. Some breeders also add some extra seaweed to their egg food, but to my knowledge this was not the case and the horn parts are indeed pitch black. Purely and solely through the bridal veil. 

Still pay attention:!!!! 

It is actually not necessary to pay attention to feeding canaries from the black series with bridal veil, only if you give it in cut pieces that you still have to replace every 2 days. It is important to be careful that you do not give bridal veil to birds that do not have black horn parts. questions, for example birds from the agate series, these will also have dark horn parts and nails, but here the standard does not require it and this will in turn be punished by the judge. So be very careful with this. Bridal veil should only be given to birds from the black series!! 

Tip: Nowadays there is also a very good powder on the market, also to darken the horn parts, the product is called Black Magic . I have already seen this with growers who already give this, and yes, the horn parts are very dark colored.

Decision: 

I hope that many breeders now know how it is possible to get the horn parts of our birds from the black series perfectly dark without much effort and with the help of a plant from our nature and, if you can, also use sunlight. I hope this has answered the many questions I received about the darkening of the horn parts of our canary birds in the black series! Good luck . Wout van Gils  Keurmester Aob / CoM 

Email wout@woutvangils.be