Psittacus High Protein Breeding 12kg

Psittacus High Protein Breeding is a complete pellet diet formulated specifically for medium and large parrots during the breeding season. Designed for species such as Amazona, Cacatua, Psittacula, and Pionus, it addresses the significantly increased nutritional demands that come with reproduction — from egg formation through to chick rearing.

Formulated for the Breeding Stage

This diet is built around a high protein content with an amino acid profile calibrated for reproductive demands. Beyond protein, the formulation places particular emphasis on fatty acid composition, with elevated oleic acid, Omega-6, and Omega-3 levels to support breeding condition in larger psittacine species.

Increased Vitamin and Antioxidant Levels

Compared to a standard maintenance formula, Psittacus High Protein Breeding contains a higher concentration of vitamins and antioxidants. This accounts for the greater physiological demands birds experience during the breeding period, helping maintain condition in breeding pairs under sustained reproductive stress.

Feeding as a Complete Diet

This pellet is formulated to constitute 100% of the diet, meaning no additional supplementation is required for balanced nutrition. If fresh fruit and vegetables are offered alongside it for variety, Psittacus High Protein Breeding should still make up no less than 70–80% of total food intake by weight to maintain nutritional integrity.

Calcium and Daily Intake

• For birds undergoing repeated or numerous clutches, access to a coarse calcium grit source is advisable — birds will self-regulate their calcium intake according to need
• Daily intake typically falls between 5% and 10% of the bird's body weight
• As a practical reference point, blue-fronted amazons generally consume between 20g and 35g per day
• 12kg bag size suits breeders and aviaries running multiple pairs through the season

For breeders working with medium to large parrot species, Psittacus High Protein Breeding takes the guesswork out of seasonal nutrition — delivering a diet that reflects the actual demands of reproduction rather than adapting a year-round maintenance formula.