Psittacus Red Soft Tubes

The Psittacus Red Soft Tubes are purpose-built feeding tubes designed for hand-rearing psittacine chicks. Available in four sizes to suit different species and stages of development, they offer a clean, safe, and controlled method of delivering hand-feeding formula directly to young birds.

Build Quality

Constructed from a flexible, durable material, these tubes are built to last through repeated use. The rounded tip is a deliberate design choice — it reduces the risk of injury during feeding and makes swallowing easier for the chick.

Why Tube Feeding

Administering hand-feeding formula via a soft tube is widely regarded as the most hygienic and precise method available. It reduces mess, minimises the risk of aspiration, and gives the keeper full control over each feed.

Matched to Species and Age

Different tube sizes are suited to different psittacine species at each stage of their development. As a chick grows, the appropriate tube size increases — starting with the smallest sizes for newly hatched birds and progressing to larger volumes as the chick develops. The range covers everything from newly hatched chicks through to fully feathered juveniles ready to wean.

Choosing the Right Size

Select your tube size based on the species you are rearing and the current age or size of the chick. The available options on this page cover the full developmental range, so you can move up in size as the bird grows without switching to a different product line.

A reliable tool for any keeper hand-rearing parrots, these tubes take the guesswork out of feeding and help give young birds the best possible start.