Cuttlefish Squid Bone Broken and Small Squid Bone 250 Grams

Squid Bone What is Squid Bone?

Cuttlefish bone, also known as squid bone, is the skeleton of a cuttlefish, as its name suggests. People have used these bones for various purposes. However, its most common use is as a food supplement and “toy” for pet birds. A cuttlefish bone consists of up to 90% calcium carbonate and also contains calcium phosphate, phosphorus, sodiummagnesium, iron and other minerals. In other words, cuttlefish bone is a natural source of calcium that we can safely give to support the daily nutritional needs of our pet birds. Now, if you wish, let's talk about the benefits of cuttlefish bones for our pet birds;

1-Domestic birds need calcium for bone health. Adequate calcium intake helps strengthen and renew their bones. Birds with calcium deficiency may experience weakness, depression, seizures, and tremors.

2-Another benefit is that it is important for the beak health of birds. Enlarged and irregular beak structure prevents birds from feeding. The bird's gnawing on the cuttlefish bone prevents its beak from extending.

3-Another benefit of cuttlefish bone is that it prevents boredom and keeps the bird busy with something. If you wish, you can make a toy for your bird from cuttlefish bones. Among our videos, you can watch our video called making toys from squid bones.

4- Cuttlefish bone has a special importance during the egg-laying period of birds because calcium is needed for the formation of the egg shell. During the breeding period, eggs may have thin shells. It may even cause egg compression and death of mother and offspring.

For this reason, the squid bone should always be attached to the cage.

If the cuttlefish bone attached to the cage does not attract your bird's attention, you can try to attract its attention by changing its location from time to time. Additionally, if you leave your bird free in the room, you can keep a cuttlefish bone anywhere in the play area. If your bird does not consume squid bones, you can scrape it with a grater or a knife and turn it into powder, and give it to your bird by adding it to egg food or other foods you make.