We have long since entered the depths of winter, the days are cold, and the calorie consumption of breeding stock is constantly changing according to the temperatures as well; we can notice this because they tend to feed more. This need is due to the increased demand for carbohydrates and sugars, which help the complex physiological mechanism of ‘ homeothermia, or the process of regulating body temperature.
Fruit is indispensable for turdids therefore it should always be given even if in rational quantities. Turdids in nature in the cold season find mainly fruit ( berries, ivy, rowan, arbutus, etc.) and therefore fruit (preferably in season) should not be missing from our aviaries.
Fruit has several properties including regularizing intestinal functions and restoring acid-base balance, increasing the alkaline reserve of the blood and detoxification of the body. Fruit is composed mainly of water (83 to 90 percent), with low percentages of protein and fat, good amount of carbohydrates (8 to 17 percent), several minerals( such as potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus) and vitamins C, A, PP, B. Fruit must come from environmentally friendly cultivation and possibly not have undergone too many chemical treatments.
