This year-round maintenance formula for birds meets the nutritional requirements of healthy birds that are not breeding or molting, including pionus, amazons, cockatiels, macaws, and many medium to large parrots. Pepper Lifetime Formula can be offered after birds complete a high-potency diet program for 6 months, as a spicy alternative to adult formula. Alternatively, it can be given to any bird as a treat or added to a high-potency diet to aid in conversion. It is also suitable for birds showing clinical signs of papillomatosis. Storage: Harrison's bird foods do not contain artificial preservatives. Once opened, a bag of Harrison's should be consumed within 8 weeks. Storing food in the refrigerator or freezer helps maintain its freshness. Feeding Guidelines: Offer fresh food daily and do not refill the bowl. To help reduce waste, serve it as distinct meals. Birds can eat as much as they want, but if offered as the main part of the diet instead of a treat, use the Menu below as a guide. Approximate feeding amounts of Pepper Lifetime Coarse (PLC) and additional foods: When offered as the main part of the diet (can also be offered as a treat): - Pionus: 10 - 15 grams (1 - 1.5 tablespoons) of PLC, ½ - 1 teaspoon of additional foods - Amazon: 15 - 30 grams (1.5 - 3 tablespoons) of PLC, 1 - 2 teaspoons of additional foods - Eclectus: 15 - 30 grams (1.5 - 3 tablespoons) of PLC, 1.5 - 2 teaspoons of additional foods - Cockatiels (large): 15 - 30 grams (1.5 - 5 tablespoons) of PLC, 2 - 3 teaspoons of additional foods - Macaws (large): 20 - 60 grams (2 - 6 tablespoons) of PLC, 2 - 4 teaspoons of additional foods Feeding additional items: Harrison's products should make up 75-80% of your bird's diet volume. It is recommended that 15-20% of the diet volume consists of high-quality, preferably organic, vegetables and fruits. Dark yellow or dark leafy green vegetables such as sweet potatoes, carrots, squash, broccoli, parsley, spinach, mango, or papaya are most beneficial. It is recommended that 5% of the diet volume consists of high-quality, preferably organic, items that provide a rich source of Omega-3. Examples include chia seeds, hemp seeds, flax seeds, or some nuts. Refer to this article for more information on the reasons and benefits of including these items. Reliance on vitamins or other supplementary products for birds or animals is not recommended. [For birds suspected of having iron storage disease: Avoid citrus fruits, tomatoes, kiwi, strawberries, and other foods containing vitamin C. Avoid grapes, raisins, liver, red meats, egg yolks, or dark leafy green vegetables like spinach, which may contain high levels of iron.] Composition: *Corn, *hulled barley, *roasted soybeans, *peas, *lentils, *peanut kernels, *sunflower kernels, *roasted oats, *brown rice, *alfalfa, *psyllium, *red pepper powder, calcium carbonate, bentonite, *seaweed, salt, *algae meal, *sunflower oil. * = Certified organic ingredients. Nutritional additives per kilogram: Vitamins: Vitamin A 2469 IU, Vitamin B1 1500 IU, Vitamin B2 1332 IU, Vitamin D3 154 IU, Vitamin E 56 IU, Vitamin B12 22 mcg. Trace elements: Zinc sulfate 7.4 mg, Manganese sulfate 2.5 mg, Copper sulfate 1.5 mg. Analytical constituents: Crude protein (minimum) 15%, crude fat (minimum) 5.5%, crude fiber (maximum) 6.5%, moisture (maximum) 10%.