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Iodine Solution for Birds 1oz - by FeatherGlo
Iodine is among the minerals that a bird needs a trace amount of to maintain a healthy diet. See, First Aid For Birds : An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Happy Healthy Pet) by Julie Rach p 73.
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Iodine deficiency is a common disorder of Birds. Most seeds lack this essential ingredient and therefore need to be added to the food supply. Iodine is required for the normal activity of the thyroid gland, a deficiency in it may result in goiter. _____________
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Birds, soy and thyroid disorders: this site provides and excellent discussion of the clinical signs of a iodine deficiency problem. |
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