Psittacus Psittacine Crop Milk 500g | Hand Rearing Parrot Chick Formula

Psittacus Psittacine Crop Milk is a specialist hand-rearing formula designed for granivorous parrot chicks during the earliest stage of life — from hatching up to approximately 7–8 days of age, depending on species. It is particularly suited to breeders and aviculturists working with artificially incubated eggs who need to replicate natural crop milk nutrition with precision during this critical window.

High Concentration, High Digestibility

This formula is built for the specific nutritional demands of neonatal chicks, offering a high-concentration, highly digestible composition that supports vigorous early growth. Analytical constituents are crude protein 44.5% and crude oils and fats 40.5%, reflecting the rich, energy-dense profile required at this stage of development. Chicks reared on this formula can achieve growth comparable to those raised by strong, proven parent pairs.

Preparation and Feeding Protocol

Psittacus Psittacine Crop Milk is prepared by mixing with warm water. From day three onwards, prepare at a concentration of 25%. During the first day, concentration should be gradually increased across each feeding bout — starting at approximately 1% in the first feed and building to around 20% by the final feed of the day. This progressive approach mirrors how crop milk delivery naturally increases in density as the chick's digestive capacity develops.

Feeding Frequency

Neonatal chicks require frequent, small feeds throughout the day. In the first days of life, this typically means 7–8 feeding bouts per day, ensuring the chick receives consistent nutrition without overloading its digestive system. Adhering to this schedule is essential for healthy weight gain and gut development during the early-age period.

Supporting Chick Health from Day One

Early nutrition has a direct impact on immune resilience and long-term vigour. A correctly managed hand-rearing programme using a formula matched to the neonate's needs helps reduce the risk of developmental issues and disease susceptibility. Psittacus Psittacine Crop Milk gives breeders the foundation to raise strong, healthy chicks from the very first hours of life.

For any breeder serious about hand-rearing results — particularly those working with artificially incubated clutches — having a reliable, nutritionally precise formula for those first critical days makes a measurable difference to outcomes.