Psittacus High Protein Hand Feeding Formula 5kg

Psittacus High Protein Hand Feeding is a follow-on hand-rearing formula designed for parrot species that require a low-fat diet — including Amazon parrots, Pionus, Ringnecks (Psittacula), Caiques (Pionites), and related genera. It is introduced from the point when pin feathers begin to emerge, bridging the gap between early neonatal feeds and weaning.

What It's Formulated For

This formula is specifically intended for low-fat dietary requirements common to several parrot genera. It is not a starter formula — for neonates and very young chicks, an early-age formula should be used first. In Amazon parrots, for example, this product comes into use from approximately the third week of life onwards.

Key Ingredients

The formula contains stable high oleic oil, appropriate to the fat requirements of these species, and includes papaya to support healthy digestive transit. Both additions are targeted rather than generic — supporting gut function and dietary balance through the critical pin feather stage.

Analytical Composition

• Crude protein: 20.5%
• Crude oils and fats: 10.0%

Feeding Guidance

On average, parrots consume between 7 and 10 ml of formula per feeding per 100 g of body weight. The number of daily feeds required will vary depending on the species and the individual chick's age and development stage — close monitoring of crop fill and weight gain is recommended throughout the hand-rearing process.

Available in a 5 kg pack, this is a serious quantity suited to breeders and experienced hand-rearers managing multiple chicks or extended rearing seasons. Having the correct follow-on formula to hand at the right developmental stage makes a measurable difference to chick outcomes.