{"product_id":"psittacus-eggfood-1kg","title":"Psittacus Eggfood 1kg – Breeding \u0026 Chick-Rearing Supplement","description":"\u003cp\u003ePsittacus Eggfood 1kg is a specialist dietary supplement formulated for breeding pairs and their chicks across a range of small parrot species. Designed to support the demanding nutritional requirements of the rearing period, it delivers concentrated protein and fat at the stage when adult birds are working hardest to feed developing offspring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecies Suitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormulated specifically for smaller psittacine genera, this eggfood is suited to cockatiels (\u003cem\u003eNymphicus hollandicus\u003c\/em\u003e), lovebirds (\u003cem\u003eAgapornis\u003c\/em\u003e spp.), conures (\u003cem\u003ePyrrhura\u003c\/em\u003e spp.), grass parakeets (\u003cem\u003eNeophema\u003c\/em\u003e spp.), budgerigars (\u003cem\u003eMelopsittacus undulatus\u003c\/em\u003e), and similar small-bodied species. It is not a general-purpose food — it is targeted at the breeding and rearing phase specifically.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and When to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePsittacus Eggfood can be offered dry or mixed with hydrated microspheres, giving keepers flexibility depending on what their birds prefer or what chicks can best accept. Consumption will naturally vary depending on clutch size and the developmental stage of the chicks, so offer it in amounts that match what the adults are actively taking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Composition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude protein: 22.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude oils and fats: 15.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis macronutrient profile reflects the elevated protein and fat demands of growing chicks, supporting feather development, muscle growth, and overall condition during the critical early weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed correctly alongside a balanced base diet, Psittacus Eggfood gives breeding pairs the nutritional support they need to raise healthy chicks through to weaning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54146895184209,"sku":"4FPB004","price":12.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/4FPB004_1.jpg?v=1782487482","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/psittacus-eggfood-1kg","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}