Molting Oils For Birds

The bird that stands out among all those of its category

It is a dream for any breeder that other breeders talk about their specimens. All breeders want their competition specimens to have characteristics that make them more striking than the rest.

In large ornithology competitions, such as the Reggio Emilia International, Geel International, or the World Ornithology Championship, we usually see specimens that stand out from the rest for their quality and brightness of plumage.

One of the notable differences in breeders of canaries and other elite birds is precisely the brightness and care of the plumage.

The large breeders of colored canaries, European fauna, exotics, and psittacines who have a significant track record use, the vast majority of them, oil supplements in their diet during the molting period.

That is why, at Aviansupplies.co.uk  your trusted online ornithology store, we explain molting oils for birds and resolve all the doubts that may arise in this regard.

Why are oils used during the molt of colored canaries?

How to use oils during shedding?

Differences between shedding oils for birds?

The best oil for molting birds

Are all shedding oils for birds the same?

Shedding oils, quality, price, and differences

These are some of the questions asked by novice and less experienced breeders who are dedicated to breeding birds for the purpose of competing in ornithology competitions.

We get into the matter:

Why are shedding oils used?

It is scientifically proven that the fats contained in some oilseeds such as hempseed, linseed, pipa, blackberry, rapeseed, safflower, or perilla, contain polyunsaturated fatty acids that are beneficial for the health, shine, and quality of the plumage.

Some of the multiple benefits of unsaturated fatty acids on health, shine, and the quality of plumage are:

• They favor the deposition of lipophilic pigments (Xanthophylls, carotenes) on the edge of the feathers.
• They add shine to the birds’ plumage.
• They promote and activate the immune system.
• Omega 3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties.
• They have effects on bone strength, bone mineral content, and bone mineral density.
• Diet supplementation with various sources of omega 3 and omega 6 improves semen quality and fertility of birds.

For all of the above, it is very popular among breeders to add seeds with high-fat content during the molting period.

The function of these seeds is to provide fatty acids and energy to the specimens.

Now, the vast majority of these seeds do not contain a good balance of polyunsaturated fatty acids (Omega 3, Omega 6, Omega 9) or are deficient in some of them (Omega 9).

Sometimes, some of these seeds are not very palatable to birds or contain anti-nutritional factors that make them indigestible.

This is why elite breeders look for supplements based on extracts of vegetable and/or animal oils that have a good balance of polyunsaturated fatty acids.

What are shedding oils for birds?

Molting oils for birds are usually prepared in the form of complementary food (when formulated with various types of oils, other types of ingredients, preservatives, and additives), or we can also find molting oils in the form of raw material for feed (when it is only one type of oil, e.g., cod oil, halibut oil, salmon oil).

The aim of molting oils is to administer a greater and better-balanced amount of fatty acids, as well as to promote their continuous administration during molting to achieve brighter, more vivid colors and greater plumage intensity.

How are shedding oils used?

Generally, shedding oils are used mixed with food.

Many breeders choose to add small amounts to breeding pastes. On the one hand, the proportion of fatty acids increases, and, on the other, they become more palatable.

This method has the advantage of being able to prepare the quantities to be used in 2-3 days.

Some breeders choose to add shedding oils to seed mixtures or to preparations such as sprouts or sprout substitutes.

If the shedding oil is added to the base seed mixture, it should not be left prepared for more than 4-5 days to ensure that it remains in perfect condition.

The doses will depend on the manufacturer’s instructions.

Differences between shedding oils for birds

The main differences between shedding oils lie in the formulations.

We can find products:

a) Based on a single type of oil of vegetable origin or animal origin

Products with only one type of vegetable oil are usually linseed, hemp, or camelina. They are generally poor oils and poorly balanced with respect to certain fatty acids (Omega 6 and Omega 9).

Halibut oil, salmon oil, cod, and sardine oil are the most used oils of animal origin.

Oils of animal origin have large amounts of omega 9 but have the disadvantage that they go rancid very easily and emit a strong fishy smell.

From greater to lesser quantity and quality of fatty acids we find sardine oil, salmon oil, halibut oil and finally cod oil.

Shedding oils with a single type of ingredient are the most economical due to their simplicity and you can find some at very affordable prices.

b) Shedding oils based on various types of oils.

In this group we find complementary feeds.

The formulas of these products include a mixture of various types of vegetable oils (sunflower, wheat, corn, linseed), occasionally also animal oils (salmon, halibut, cod) and concentrates of unsaturated fatty acids rich in Omega 3, 6 and omega 9.

In their formula, they also contain preservatives and vitamin additives.

The best shedding oils include as extra essential oils of garlic, onion, oregano, among others, with active ingredients with properties that promote the functioning of the digestive and immune system.

Although the price of these oils is usually much higher than that of products with a single type of oil (since they require long formulation and preparation processes), they are, without a doubt, of much higher quality, safer for health, and much more complete.

Avianvet Moulting Oil

What is Avianvet Moulting Oil?

Avianvet Molting Oil is a complementary food for the plumage of birds composed of a careful selection of non-GMO (Non-transgenic) vegetable oils that promote the shine and change of feathers during the molting process.

The use of oils during the molting season favors the deposition of yellow and red pigments on the edge of the feather and the shine, improving the color of the plumage and the general health of the birds.

What is Avianvet Shedding Oil composed of?

Avianvet Shedding Oil is composed of various vegetable oils of non-transgenic (NON-GMO) origin.

Contains: sunflower oil, linseed oil, camelina oil, hemp oil, garlic essential oil, oregano essential oil, and medium-chain fatty acids.

With this select variety of oils, we achieve a magnificent profile of Omega 3, Omega 6, and Omega 9 polyunsaturated fatty acids.

The use of garlic essential oil and oregano essential oil, thanks to their phytotherapeutic active ingredients (allicin, carbachol, thymol), favors the digestive system and supports the immune system.

In addition, it contains high levels of vitamin D3 to promote good ossification of the specimens and regulation of the immune system and digestive flora. It also has vitamin A and vitamin E.

Finally, we have added formic acid to its formula to better preserve the product once added to the food and sanitize the food.

For which birds is shedding oil indicated?

Shedding oil is indicated for all types of cage birds that are raised in a domestic environment

How is Avianvet shedding oil used?

Avianvet shedding oil is used orally 2-3 days per week in breeding pastes or seeds at a rate of 10 to 20 ml per kg throughout the shedding and competition preparation process.

If administered continuously in the breeding paste, it is advisable to use 5 ml/kg.

Some breeders choose to add 5 ml/kg of germinated seeds 2-3 days per week.