Vetafarm Macaw Nuts

Macaw Nuts – Species-Specific Nutrition for South American Parrots

Macaw Nuts are a scientifically formulated diet created by avian veterinarians to cater specifically to South American parrots, ensuring they receive the nutrition needed for optimal health, growth, and breeding. With enhanced levels of fatty acids, protein, vitamins, and calcium, this diet supports egg production, young bird growth, and general maintenance.

Key Features

1. Complete Nutrition:

   • Designed to provide a balanced diet for growth, breeding, and feather development when constituting 80% of the bird's diet.

2. Natural Ingredients:

   • Includes fresh nuts like peanuts and almonds to mimic the birds' natural dietary preferences and appeal to exotic parrots.

3. Versatile Application:

   • Ideal for South American parrots but also suitable for Australian and Asiatic parrots.

4. Safe and Palatable:

   • Extrusion cooking enhances taste, digestibility, and food safety.

5. Supplemental Fresh Foods:

   • The remaining 20% of the diet should consist of:
     • 15% fresh fruits and vegetables.
     • 5% fresh hand-selected nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, macadamias).

Feeding Instructions

• Primary Diet: Feed Macaw Nuts as 80% of the total diet.
• Supplementary Foods: Include fresh produce and nuts as specified.

Nutritional Composition

Ingredients

• Grains and Nuts: Whole Australian wheat, corn, soybean, peanuts, almonds.
• Additional Ingredients: Potato starch, chicory root extract, vegetable oils, and natural organic acids.
• Amino Acids: Lysine, methionine, threonine.
• Vitamins: A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, C, D3, E, H, K.
• Minerals: Calcium, cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, sulfur, zinc.

Guaranteed Analysis

• Min Crude Protein: 17.0%
• Min Crude Fat: 7.0%
• Max Fibre: 4.0%
• Max Salt: 0.5%

Storage

• Store in a dry area below 30°C.
• Use an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Expiry

• 2 years from the date of manufacture.

Why Choose Macaw Nuts?

Macaw Nuts provide an easy-to-use, nutritionally complete, and species-appropriate diet that meets the unique needs of parrots, especially South American species. By integrating this with fresh produce, you ensure your birds thrive with robust health, vibrant feathers, and enhanced breeding success.