Human fruits, vegetables and agricultural grains may satisfy the Eclectus parrots foraging requirements, However they do not provide a complete nutritional balance diet for the Eclectus parrot. The pulp and seeds of rainforest fruits are needed as they are part of the Eclectus Parrot's staple diet . Such has the fruit and nuts of Pandanus palms, Parinari nonda and Moreton Bay Chestnut, which I haven't found any of, in my local super market.... Therefore to provide the correct Balance of nutrients that is required for the vitality and longevity of captive Eclectus parrots kept as pets or breeding pairs , supplements are given in addition to fruits, vegetables and seeds, has part of a Health programme. In other words, there are certain foods which provide certain vitamins and minerals required by the Eclectus parrot that just can't be brought from a shop. This was discovered over a number of years by field researchers who went into the Rain forest to observed and recorded the Behaviours of the wild Eclectus Parrot. This data was then used by Rob Marshall to develop and achieved his health programme. This is called being scientific and research isn't cheap.
First I don't have Eclectus parrots anymore. One managed to fly out of the aviary door and we never saw her again. So we had the other wing clipped. We believe that one died from a fall off a cage, He couldn't fly due to the really bad wing clipping job. This is why I don't like wing clipping. He had all the flying abilities of a rock afterwards.
Even through Delfin was receiving a good diet, on his first vet visit he was diagnose with a vitamin/ mineral deficiency. Delfin is the only one receiving supplements and while Delfin has a really good diet, he will not eat pellets. I made changes because Delfin is not an Eclectus. So I started at a lower level and slowly increase until I reached a level when Delfin is looking really good. Mulawa doesn't get any supplements because she has a good diet and eats pellets. This had nothing to with signs of crazy high extent or profit.
The Land of Vos
I saw a photo of a woman ( Carolyn Spicegood) wearing what look like a Airline pilot uniform with a caption "land of Vos flight academy" expert fledging instructions" Is that a sales pitch or what.
While supplement is mention so is OVERSUPPLEMENTED.
I have look at a number of sites and the one theme that is consistent is that people feed veggies, fruit, pellets and then supplements which is the serious overkill and you put the blame on the supplements. Who fed them to the bird? Surely they should take responsibility. But instead they blame others.
I use supplements because Delfin had a vitamin/ mineral deficiency and to prevent it from returning. The one thing about supplement is that you can control the amount. This can't be done with pellets, regardless if they are organic or not. Has I said before Supplements are not meant to be permanent. but to be used when required.
Has for breeder not receiving compensation. What a load of BS, all breeders have costs and if they can reduce their costs they will and I have no doubt if offered a discount on pet food for advising on the breeder website the breeders will take it. So is that for profit or financial interest
I observed that the Womach brothers (bird tricks) were criticised for not having any qualifications and a number of people saying I will only take my bird to a qualified Avian vet, not a back yard vet. Here we have a qualified Avian vet with at least 40 year experience, who specialised in the Eclectus parrot. has studied in four countries, written books and conducts scientific research. and I'm being told that a breeder with no avian vet qualifications, has not studied in four countries or conducted scientific research is more qualified. Go figure. I know who I would take advise from.
I have said my piece.