Eucalyptus Leaves
Eucalyptus trees have a special place in the life of the wild budgerigar
AND
Should also have a place in your budgies bird cage.
Eucalyptus leaves are
tough and leathery with a waxy coating. Because they have evolved in
the hot, dry Australian outback they conserve their moisture. That's
why
they're still fresh when they reach you.
In Australia the budgerigar has evolved alongside the Eucalyptus tree
for well over a million years during which it developed an intimate
bond with the tree and
its leaves. Budgies live, breed, nest and roost in certain species of
Eucalyptus trees.
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What’s in Eucalyptus Leaves That Budgies need?
Trace elements and lysine
(the breeding protein) are found in the bark and leaves and breeding
hens will shred these materials in an effort to take in these essential
nutrients. Methionine (an essential sulphurous amino acid) is found in Eucalyptus leaves
and is important in the prevention of beak and claw disorders as well as contributing to healthy feather development. Vitamin C in the form of ascorbic acid is also found in Eucalyptus leaves and, perhaps above all, they provide your pet bird with the Dietary
Fiber that is lacking in commercially manufactured supplements.
Contained in the oil in the leaves are
medicinal properties that stimulate the immune system and promote a
strong natural resistance to disease. The addition of Eucalyptus leaves
to the diet can also put a stop to upper respiratory infections before
they get out of
hand. They’re bacteriocidal too and act against internal (gut)
parasites so they keep your pet healthy
Fresh juicy Eucalyptus leaves for your budgerigar's health and enjoyment.
Contents of the FreshPak
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Selected pesticide and chemical free Eucalyptus leaves.
Picked, washed, vacuum-packed and posted within an hour or two of
receiving your order to ensure that your budgie gets the freshest
possible leaves.
FreshPaks will remain fresh for a long time and if you put them
in the fridge the leaves will remain fresh for at least a month, maybe
longer. Most people enjoy the faint, fresh perfume of Eucalyptus which
is released when their birds chew or crush the leaves.