Psittacus High Energy Hand Feeding Formula

Psittacus High Energy Hand Feeding Formula is a follow-on hand rearing diet developed for parrot species with elevated fat requirements, including African greys (Psittacus erithacus), macaws (Ara spp.), and Poicephalus species. It is formulated for use from the point at which pin feathers begin to emerge, bridging the gap between early neonatal feeding and weaning.

Who It Is For

This formula is suited to genera that require a higher fat intake during development — notably African greys, macaws, and Poicephalus parrots. It is not a neonatal formula; for birds in the earliest stages of life, an early-age product such as a crop milk or neonatal formula should be used first. In African grey parrots, for example, this product is typically introduced from the third week of life onwards.

Key Ingredients

The elevated fat content is delivered using crude palm oil, selected as the most appropriate vegetable fat source for these species. The formula also includes papaya, which supports healthy digestive transit during the hand rearing period — an important consideration given the sensitivity of young birds' digestive systems.

Nutritional Profile

• Crude protein: 18.0%
• Crude oils and fats: 20.0%

Feeding Guidance

As a general guide, parrots typically consume between 7 and 10 ml of formula per feeding bout per 100 g of body weight. The number of feeds required each day will vary depending on the species being reared and the age of the bird — follow species-specific hand rearing protocols accordingly.

Available Sizes

Psittacus High Energy Hand Feeding Formula is available in two bag sizes to suit different rearing situations, whether you are raising a single bird or managing a larger breeding programme. Select the appropriate size from the options above.

For anyone hand rearing high-energy parrot species, having a formula specifically matched to their nutritional demands takes uncertainty out of the process and supports consistent, healthy development through the critical pin feather stage and beyond.