Psittacus High Protein Hand Feeding Formula

Psittacus High Protein Hand Feeding Formula is a follow-on hand rearing diet developed specifically for parrot species that require a lower fat intake during their development. It is suited to genera including Amazona, Pionus, Psittacula, and Pionites, and is intended for use from the point at which pin feathers begin to emerge.

What It's Designed For

This is not a neonatal formula — it is a follow-on product for birds that have moved past the earliest stage of hand rearing. In Amazon parrots, for example, this formula comes into use from around the third week of life. For younger birds, earlier-stage formulas such as Psittacine Crop Milk or Neonatal preparations are more appropriate.

Key Ingredients and Nutritional Profile

• Contains stable high oleic oil, providing fats appropriate for low-fat dietary requirements
• Papaya included to support healthy digestive transit
• Crude protein: 20.5%
• Crude oils and fats: 10.0%

Feeding Guidance

On average, parrots will consume between 7 and 10 ml of prepared formula per feeding bout per 100 g of body weight. The number of feeds per day varies depending on species and the bird's age, so keepers should research the specific requirements of the species being reared.

Available Sizes

Psittacus High Protein Hand Feeding Formula is available in more than one bag size, allowing breeders and keepers to choose the quantity that suits the scale of their hand rearing programme. Select your preferred size from the options above.

For anyone hand rearing parrots that need a controlled fat intake, this formula provides a nutritionally focused, species-appropriate option during a critical stage of development.