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Old 26-06-2011, 12:26 PM
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Iodine supplement

Hey guys,

Just wondering - do you give your birds any form of iodine supplement?
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Old 26-06-2011, 12:28 PM
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Re: Iodine supplement

I put big iodine blocks in my aviaries the birds go mad eating them so they must need iodine
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Old 27-06-2011, 01:19 PM
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Re: Iodine supplement

Do you know what the iodine does? Someone said it helps with their throat or something...

I think I know the blocks you are talking about, but I've heard of drops that you can put in their water which gives them iodine.

Any ideas anyone?
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Old 27-06-2011, 01:21 PM
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Re: Iodine supplement

After some reading, apparently iodine deficiency causes swelling of the thyroid gland.
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Old 27-06-2011, 02:40 PM
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I use these people ...very reasonable.

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Old 28-06-2011, 08:32 AM
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Re: Iodine supplement

Oh okay. So do you think the iodine supplement is necessary?
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Old 29-06-2011, 06:53 AM
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Especially for gouldian finches which are prone to feather loss...if you want a local source to you, ask these guys on here...

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Old 29-06-2011, 07:57 AM
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Ok sweet

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