Vitamins and Your Cockatiel
| Vitamin A |
Functions in normal cell growth and development. Important for the eyes, nose, and mucus membranes.
Foods high in Vitamin A: Broccoli leaves, carrots, sweet potatoes, red chili peppers |
| Vitamin B1 |
Also called Thiamin. Needed for carbohydrate metabolism and brain functions.
Brown rice, oats, soybeans |
| Vitamin B2 |
Also called Riboflavin. It is a growth-promoting factor.
Millet, green leafy vegetables, egg yolk |
| Vitamin B6 |
Also called Pyridoxine. Necessary in amino acid synthesis.
Meat, bananas, eggs, corn |
| Vitamin B12 |
Aids in growth.
Meat, liver, eggs |
| Vitamin D |
Aids in absorption of calcium for healthy bones.
Eggs, milk |
| Vitamin E |
An antioxidant in the body.
Brown rice, eggs, oats, cereal |
| Vitamin K |
Necessary for blood clotting.
Dark leafy greens, broccoli |
| Niacin |
Used for nervous system, stomach, and intestinal functions.
Eggs, milk, meat |
| Pantothenic Acid |
Metabolism of fats and carbohydrates.
Egg yolk, oats, dark leafy greens |
| Biotin |
Helps with body growth.
Egg yolk, milk, peanuts |
| Folic Acid |
Also called Vitamin BC. Aids in cell growth and reproduction.
Eggs, liver |
| Choline |
Necessary for growth, egg production, and the metabolism of fat.
Egg yolk, meat |
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