Psittacus – High Energy Hand Feeding 1 kg
Psittacus High Energy Hand Feeding – formula for hand-rearing parrot chicks
Psittacus High Energy Hand Feeding is a complete, nutrient-rich formula for hand-feeding parrot chicks during their growth period. It is especially suitable for African greys, macaws (with some species excluded), Senegal parrots and black-headed caiques that need a diet with a higher fat content.
The formula is intended for use from the appearance of the first pin feathers until the chick begins eating independently. For example, it is usually introduced gradually to African grey chicks at around three weeks of age.
Key benefits:
A complete food for parrot chicks during growth.
18% protein and 20% fat.
Contains unrefined palm oil and dried papaya.
Enriched with vitamins, minerals and essential amino acids.
Suitable for chicks with increased energy needs.
Composition: cereals and their products, oil seeds and fruits and their products, vegetable oils (high-oleic sunflower oil, unrefined palm oil and refined flaxseed oil), legume seeds and their products, minerals, dried papaya, dried brewer’s yeast, chicory inulin, marigold meal and Mojave yucca.
Analytical constituents:
Crude protein – 18%
Crude fat – 20%
Crude fibre – 4%
Crude ash – 8%
Calcium – 0.9%
Moisture – 8%
Nutritional additives: vitamins A, D3, E, C, K3 and B-group vitamins, biotin, folic acid, choline, iron, copper, manganese, zinc, iodine, selenium and essential amino acids.
Feeding recommendations: Prepare the formula with lukewarm water to make a mixture with approximately 25% dry matter. The manufacturer recommends feeding with a soft feeding tube, following a feeding schedule suitable for the chick’s age and species.
Psittacus Psittacine Crop Milk or Neonatal Hand Feeding formulas are intended for younger chicks. During weaning, gradually transition to a suitable food for independent feeding.
This product is intended for specialised hand-feeding of parrot chicks and requires appropriate knowledge and experience.
Manufacturer: Psittacus, Spain.