LIFETIME ADU COARSE MEDIUM TO LARGE BIRD

Harrison's Bird Foods Adult Lifetime Coarse is a certified organic, non-GMO verified, year-round maintenance pellet formula engineered to address the most consequential nutritional challenge facing captive medium to large psittacines: the systemic deficiency and accelerated health decline caused by seed-based and nutritionally incomplete diets. Formulated specifically for healthy, non-breeding, non-molting medium to large parrots including Pionus, Amazon parrots, Eclectus, cockatoos, and macaws, this coarse-grind nugget delivers a complete whole-grain and legume-based diet calibrated to the larger beak size, higher daily energy expenditure, and greater macro and micronutrient requirements of these magnificent species. The Adult Lifetime Coarse formula represents the logical progression after a six-month course of Harrison's High Potency Coarse, serving as a precision maintenance diet that supports your feathered companion's immune resilience, feather integrity, organ function, and longevity across the entirety of adult life. Animeal is proud to offer Harrison's Bird Foods Adult Lifetime Coarse as part of our carefully curated collection of premium avian nutrition.

Ingredients:

Whole Corn (Zea mays): Whole corn serves as a primary complex carbohydrate base, providing slow-releasing glucose energy that sustains the consistently elevated metabolic rate characteristic of large psittacine species throughout their active daily cycles. Unlike processed corn derivatives, whole certified organic corn retains its naturally occurring carotenoid pigments including lutein and zeaxanthin, which are deposited into feather barbs to support the vivid coloration and structural integrity of plumage. The organic certification eliminates exposure to organochlorine herbicide and pesticide residues that birds' high-surface-area respiratory systems and rapid metabolic turnover make them acutely vulnerable to.

Hull-less Barley (Hordeum vulgare): Hull-less barley contributes a high-density soluble beta-glucan fibre fraction that forms a viscous gel in the small intestine, slowing the rate of carbohydrate absorption and supporting stable post-prandial glucose levels. This moderating effect on glucose dynamics is particularly valuable in sedentary or indoor-housed large parrots prone to carbohydrate-driven adiposity. Barley also delivers complementary amino acids that enhance the overall protein quality of the formula when combined with the legume base.

Toasted Soybeans (Glycine max): A complete plant protein source supplying all essential amino acids required for feather keratin synthesis, digestive enzyme production, and lean muscle maintenance in adult large parrots. Toasting eliminates the naturally occurring trypsin inhibitors and lectins present in raw soy, maximising protein digestibility and preventing the anti-nutritional interference with digestive enzyme function that unprocessed soy would otherwise cause. Harrison's uses certified organic, non-GMO whole toasted soybeans, entirely avoiding the hexane-extracted soy isolates and phytoestrogen-concentrated products associated with lesser soy ingredients.

Peas (Pisum sativum): Provide plant-based protein, soluble fibre, and a rich supply of lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene phytonutrients that contribute to the antioxidant status of your feathered companion. The arginine content of peas supports nitric oxide-mediated vasodilation and cardiovascular circulatory efficiency, while the naturally occurring folate contributes to DNA repair processes and red blood cell formation.

Lentils (Lens culinaris): Supply plant-based iron in a non-haem form alongside folate, potassium, and complementary protein. Lentils contribute to erythropoiesis, energy metabolism via B-vitamin cofactors, and connective tissue integrity. Their low glycaemic index further reinforces the formula's capacity to support stable blood sugar levels in large captive parrots whose foraging activity is reduced compared to wild counterparts.

Peanut Kernels (Arachis hypogaea): Certified organic peanut kernels deliver a dense source of monounsaturated oleic acid, naturally occurring niacin (Vitamin B3), and resveratrol. The oleic acid fraction is incorporated into cell membrane phospholipid bilayers throughout your feathered companion's body, supporting membrane fluidity and receptor function at the cellular level. In certified organic form, aflatoxin contamination risk is minimised through rigorous crop management standards absent in conventionally produced peanut products.

Sunflower Kernels (Helianthus annuus): A natural source of Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), selenium, and linoleic acid (Omega-6). The sunflower kernel fraction within the formula contributes to feather lipid content, integumental gloss, and skin barrier function, while the Vitamin E component acts as the primary fat-soluble antioxidant protecting polyunsaturated fatty acid-rich cell membranes from oxidative damage in a species with a naturally high metabolic rate and elevated reactive oxygen species production.

Toasted Oat Groats (Avena sativa): A highly digestible whole grain providing beta-glucans, avenanthramides, and B vitamins that collectively support gut wall integrity, inflammation modulation, and sustained energy release. Toasting optimises the digestibility of the oat matrix while preserving naturally occurring bioactive compounds, delivering both nutritional efficacy and palatable texture in the coarse-grind nugget format.

Brown Rice (Oryza sativa): Provides complex carbohydrates alongside B vitamins, manganese, and inositol. Brown rice contributes to nervous system function and assists in the metabolic conversion of carbohydrates and fats into usable cellular energy. Its mild, naturally palatable flavour supports acceptance of the nugget format in large parrots transitioning from seed-based diets.

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa): A phytonutrient-dense leguminous herb delivering chlorophyll, Vitamin K, calcium, and a broad spectrum of trace minerals. Alfalfa contributes to bone mineral density and coagulation pathway support, while its chlorophyll content provides natural detoxification support at the hepatic level, reinforcing liver health in long-lived large parrot species.

Psyllium (Plantago ovata): A soluble mucilaginous fibre derived from psyllium husk that forms a gel matrix in the gastrointestinal tract, slowing gut transit time in a controlled manner to enhance nutrient absorption surface contact and protect the intestinal mucosa. Psyllium also functions as a prebiotic substrate for commensal intestinal bacteria, supporting the production of short-chain fatty acids that nourish colonocytes and reinforce the gut mucosal barrier against pathogenic microbial challenge.

Chia Seed (Salvia hispanica): An exceptional source of plant-based Omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), soluble fibre, and calcium. The Omega-3 fraction contributes to neurological function, feather lipid structure, and systemic anti-inflammatory pathway modulation, all of which are critical for the cognitive health and behavioural wellbeing of highly intelligent large psittacine species that rely on neurological acuity for complex social and environmental interaction.

Calcium Carbonate: Provides bioavailable ionic calcium essential for bone mineralisation, cardiac muscle contractility, and neuromuscular transmission. Adequate dietary calcium is particularly critical in female large parrots to prevent metabolic bone disease and hypocalcaemia, which are documented risks in seed-fed macaws and cockatoos.

Bentonite (Montmorillonite Clay): A naturally occurring phyllosilicate mineral that acts as an internal adsorbent within the gastrointestinal tract, binding dietary mycotoxins, aflatoxins, and trace heavy metal residues before they can cross the intestinal mucosa and enter systemic circulation. This provides a critical layer of hepatic and renal protection in large parrots whose long lifespans increase cumulative exposure risk to environmental toxins.

Dried Kelp (Laminaria spp. / Ascophyllum nodosum): A natural iodine source supporting thyroid hormone synthesis, specifically the regulated production of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Adequate thyroid function governs basal metabolic rate, feather cycling, thermoregulation, and cardiac function in large parrots. Kelp also contributes naturally occurring fucoidan polysaccharides with documented immunomodulatory and antioxidant properties.

Dried Algae: A microalgae-derived source of pre-formed DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) in its highly bioavailable marine lipid form. DHA is a critical structural component of neuronal membrane phospholipids and retinal photoreceptor cell outer segments, supporting the exceptional cognitive capacity, spatial memory, and visual acuity of large psittacine species that depend on complex neural processing for learning, problem-solving, and social bonding.

Vitamin/Mineral Supplement Complex: A precision-calibrated supplemental micronutrient complex encompassing Mixed Tocopherols and dl-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E), Manganese Sulfate, Niacin (B3), Zinc Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate (B5), Copper Sulfate, Biotin (B7), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (B6), Riboflavin (B2), Thiamine Mononitrate (B1), Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D Supplement, and Folic Acid. This full spectrum of fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins, together with essential trace mineral cofactors, collectively supports enzyme catalysis, haematopoiesis, immune cell proliferation, bone mineralisation, neural signal transmission, antioxidant defence, and feather keratin biosynthesis, ensuring that every metabolic pathway operates at its biological optimum in your feathered companion's system.