Psittacus Lory Gel

Psittacus Lory Gel is a specialist food designed for lorikeets and lories — members of the Loriinae subfamily — whose unique digestive systems are built around liquid and semi-liquid diets rather than seed. Available in two sizes to suit collections of different scale, this gel-based formula can be served dry or mixed with water to a smooth, creamy consistency for birds that prefer a more liquid feed.

How to Serve It

Lory Gel can be offered dry straight from the pack or prepared as a water suspension. When mixing with water, aim for a creamy texture — neither runny nor stiff. Preparing it too thin is the most common mistake and should be avoided, as it dilutes the nutritional profile and can encourage waste.

Used Alongside Lory Nectar

Psittacus Lory Gel is designed to complement Lory Nectar, not replace it. Both products should be offered simultaneously in separate feeders, allowing birds to self-regulate their intake according to their own nutritional requirements at any given time. Consumption of each will naturally vary between individuals and across seasons.

Breeding and Chick-Rearing Considerations

When chicks are present in the nest, it is strongly advisable to also make a suitable hand-feeding formula available alongside the Lory Gel and Nectar. The appropriate formula will depend on the age of the chicks — refer to Psittacus hand-feeding range for guidance on which product suits each developmental stage.

Feeding Quantities and Analytical Values

• Typical dry intake: 7–10 g of combined Gel and Nectar per 100 g of body weight daily
• Ambient temperature significantly affects how much birds consume — adjust availability accordingly
• Crude protein: 17.0%
• Crude oils and fats: 8.0%

Whether you keep a single pair or a larger mixed collection, having Lory Gel available in the right quantity means you're never caught short. Choose the size that best suits your flock from the options on this page.