Vitamins are essential nutrients that serve, build and maintain our bodies. There are water soluble (vitamins B and C) and fat soluble (A, D, E, and K) vitamins. The water-soluble vitamins have the property that at saturation they immediately are separated from the body. The fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body, however they can later be used as a reserve. Please note: providing a very high dose of vitamins can cause a toxic effect.
The properties of water-soluble vitamins:
Vitamin B:
A large number of B vitamins is the well-known vitamin B complex. They occur in all grains especially in wheat, barley and rice. B vitamins promote rapid and healthy growth of the young pigeons. You must therefore best during the breeding extra vitamins to B-.
Vitamin C:
Should not be additionally be given to the pigeons because they themselves can create it physically own their own.
The properties of the fat-soluble:
Vitamin A:
Coming in yellow maize, peas, liver, lots of fresh vegetables. This essential vitamin is essential during the growing up of young birds. It gives strength to grow and provides resistance to various diseases. Fresh, chopped carrots are a must!
Vitamin D:
This vitamin is created when the bird itself as it moves in the open air. The ultraviolet in sunshine are responsible. Vitamin D is essential for building and maintaining the bone structure. When there is absence of sufficient sunlight, you have to provide adequate cod-liver oil or an additive (natural product). This is very necessary!
Vitamin E:
Each solid grain mixture is rich in vitamin E. So if you provide a solid grain mixture, it is unnecessary to take additional vitamin E supplementation. Natural offers a wide range of solid mixtures of corn or maize. The administration of one of these products is sufficient.
Vitamin K:
This vitamin has a beneficial effect on fertility. It promotes the culture.
We expect our animals to remain in peak condition throughout the year. The hectic life demands of our pigeons great force and energy. Also after a period of illness the body requires more vitamins.
At top level, it is therefore essential that you provide extra vitamins. Natural has three professional products for pigeons know who put together the perfect complement to vitamin deficiencies do.
NATURAVIT PLUS
A liquid multi-vitamin complex, based on the latest scientific research. It gives the birds a balanced supplement that contains full range of essential vitamins.
Dosage: 1 to 2 x in a week.
ELECTROLIT
A mix of electrolytes and glucose for a quick recovery after a flight. It speeds up the recovery period and provides immediate energy absorption. Electrolytes are mainly given to racing pigeons. Electrolit increases the flight endurance.
VITAMINOR BEER YEAST
A 100% natural product. It’s rich of amino acids, vitamins and organic minerals which consistent with the body of the pigeon. This 'Vitamin B'-product is mainly given in combination with garlic oil (to feed).