It has been found to be helpful in many birds that feather pick. Vitamin K is needed for blood clotting. Conures and Mini Macaws appear to require more vitamin K than other species It is found in alfalfa, broccoli, dark green leafy vegetables, soybeans, blackstrap molasses Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, oatmeal, and wheat. Iodine is important to proper thyroid function. When most birds were on an all-seed diet.
Protein builds strong muscles.
The amount of protein needed for different species seems to vary greatly. White Cockatoos especially need high levels of protein While Macaws and Black Cockatoos can easily get too much protein in their systems. Foods high in protein include beans, beef, chicken, nuts and texturized vegetable protein. It is also important to nerve, muscle and stomach function. In is possible that many birds who feather pick are sensitive to salt and can only tolerate small amounts of salt in their diet.