Description
AquaPro Marine Bird Supplement (Small) is a specialized nutritional supplement formulated to complement whole-fish diets for small marine and coastal birds, including penguins, puffins, auklets, murres, terns, gulls, and other piscivorous seabirds maintained in professional zoological care.
Whole-fish diets provide essential nutrients, but their vitamin content and availability may vary depending on fish species, seasonal composition, freezing, storage duration, and thawing procedures. Certain fish species also contain thiaminase, an enzyme that breaks down Vitamin B1 (thiamine), making appropriate vitamin supplementation an important consideration in captive marine bird nutrition.
AquaPro Marine Bird Supplement provides a concentrated combination of essential vitamins designed to complement fish-based feeding programs. Vitamin B1 supports neurological function and energy metabolism, while Vitamins B2, B5, and B6 contribute to normal metabolic processes and nutrient utilization. Vitamins C and E provide antioxidant support, helping protect cells against oxidative stress, particularly in diets rich in marine lipids. Biotin and folic acid contribute to cellular metabolism, healthy skin, feather maintenance, and normal tissue development.
Developed for professional use in zoos, public aquariums, wildlife rehabilitation centers, and conservation facilities, AquaPro Marine Bird Supplement supports structured nutritional management during routine husbandry, molting, breeding, and rehabilitation. Supplementation should be incorporated into a balanced feeding program based on species-specific requirements, dietary composition, and professional veterinary or zoological nutrition guidance.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS (Per Capsule)
Vitamin C, 27 mg; Vitamin E, 27 IU; Vitamin B1, 21 mg; Vitamin B2, 2 mg; Vitamin B5, 2 mg; Vitamin B6, 2 mg; Folic Acid, 1 mg; Biotin, 1 mg.
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