Manu Mineral Block

09-22-2007, 06:41 AM

Do you put Manu Mineral Blocks in your macaws cage? I was thinking about getting them.

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Manu Mineral Block Large Natural

Manu Mineral Blocks contain the same nine minerals in the same concentration as the natural mineral deposits.

Calcium: Needed for strong bones, proper muscle function, and eggshell production. Min 18%

Iron: Carries oxygen in the blood and needed by hens for egg production. Min 1.8%

Manganese: Required for metabolism of fats and sugars; improves hatchability. Min .10%

Potassium: Needed for normal heart and muscle activity. Min .10%

Zinc: Needed for sexual maturity in males; involved in formulation of feathers. Min .01%

Copper: Helps keep blood vessels flexible for good circulation and promotes healing. Min .002%

Magnesium: Activates enzymes for absorption and transportation of nutrients. Min .85%

Phosphorus: Releases energy from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Min .20%

Sodium: Aids absorption and maintains ionic strength of body fluids. Min. 1.2%

Ingredients: calcium sulfate, iron oxide, bentonite clay, sodium chloride, magnesium oxide, potassium chloride, dicalcium phosphate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, ferrous sulfate, and manganese oxide.

Manu Mineral Blocks contain the same nine minerals in the same concentration as the natural mineral deposits.

Bolts to side of cage. Large block measures approx 3.5" across and approx 1.75" deep.

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09-22-2007, 08:46 AM

I would if I thought they won't be reduced to dust. Ingredients look good. Karen you try it and see if your red birds use or destroy.

09-22-2007, 12:18 PM

I don't add any mineral block.

Between the varied diet and Nekton-S vitamins, I don't think I need too.

09-22-2007, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by r2rusmc

I don't add any mineral block.

Between the varied diet and Nekton-S vitamins, I don't think I need too.

Yeah, that's what made me wonder if I should be offering those. I also use Nekton S when I supplement, which is usually twice a week. How often do you use it?

09-22-2007, 12:40 PM

I add some to the water daily.

I've been using Nekton successfully since 1988 when my Vet scolded me for using some liquid vitamin supplement at my first visit to her with my wild-caught unhandleable M2.

I swear by them. The Nekton-Bio is amazing with a feather plucker.

09-22-2007, 01:10 PM

I do supplement so I don't believe they need more but the budgies have so much fun sharpening or filing beaks on the blocks. The suns and ringies reduce to dust in a matter of minutes.

09-23-2007, 11:01 PM

We add the super large Manu mineral perches a couple times/year. The Goons love 'em, although those things can get REAL messy, real fast. Arthur especially loves making mud out of his water dish with pieces of the Manu perch :-).

09-23-2007, 11:03 PM

I have the Manu perches in my macaw cages also... and they seem to gnaw on them when they feel the urge.

09-24-2007, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Irish

We add the super large Manu mineral perches a couple times/year. The Goons love 'em, although those things can get REAL messy, real fast. Arthur especially loves making mud out of his water dish with pieces of the Manu perch :-).

I think I'm going to add the perches for them just in case they want them or if their body is telling them they have have a need for it.

Do anyone have a recommendation for a good site for the perches?

09-24-2007, 06:31 AM

I once put a Manu mineral block in Cooper's cage. It sat there for a year in stoney silence

before I took it out. Coop ignored it the whole time -- not a single gnaw-mark on it! Maybe on a perch he would use it.