This is a complete and balanced nectar diet formulated specifically for nectar-eating birds, including lorikeets, lories, honeyeaters, wattlebirds, miners, sunbirds, and hummingbirds. The product replicates the natural diet of these birds, offering a liquid food option that is easy to prepare and mimics the consistency and nutrient value found in the wild.
Key Features:
- Complete Nectar Food – Powder easily dissolves in water, creating a liquid diet that doesn’t separate.
- Mimics Natural Diet – Replicates the consistency and nutrient value of the natural diet found in the wild.
- Easily Digested – Low in fibre and starch, which supports good digestive function.
- Improved Health – Contains calorie-controlled feed guidelines, balanced protein, and moderate iron, vitamin A, and vitamin D3 levels to support health and growth.
Ingredients:
- Sucrose, glucose, maltodextrin, whey protein, casein, lysine, methionine.
- Vegetable oils with omega-3 & 6 fatty acids.
- Taurine, carotenoids, vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, C, D3, E, K).
- Biotin, choline, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, iodine, selenium.
- Actigen® dried yeast prebiotic (1g/kg).
Typical Analysis:
- Protein: 12%
- Fat: 5%
- Ash: 4%
- Moisture: 3%
- Energy (ME): 17 MJ/kg
Directions:
To Make 100mL:
- Mix 3 scoops of powder (30g) with 80mL of warm water.
To Make 1 Litre:
- Mix 300g of powder with 800mL of warm water.
- Note: First, add half the water to the powder, mix until dispersed, then add the remaining water and mix thoroughly.
- Storage: Prepared food can be stored in the fridge for 1 day or frozen for up to 2 weeks. It’s useful to make larger quantities and store them in small portions (e.g., ice cube trays) for daily feeding.
Feeding Guide:
Captive Birds:
- Use this diet as the maintenance food for captive lorikeets, lories, and honeyeaters.
- Feeding: Feed according to suggested amounts to avoid overfeeding, which can cause obesity.
- Hot Weather: In hot weather, ensure fresh food is provided in the morning and evening to prevent spoilage.
- Supplementing with Fresh Water: Offer fresh water, fruit, and blossom daily.
- For Breeding Birds: Increase the feed by 30% and supplement with Insectivore Rearing Mix or Finch Soft Food.
Supplementing Wild Birds:
- Feeding Stations: Set up an elevated feeding station, ensuring food is provided in a shallow, glazed bowl.
- Ration: Limit the daily feed to no more than 10mL per lorikeet or 5mL per honeyeater to avoid dependency.
- Cleaning: Remove the feeding bowl daily and thoroughly clean to prevent disease transmission and predator access.
- Alternative: Instead of direct feeding, plant native shrubs and provide fresh water as an alternative.
Storage:
- Store in a dry area below 30°C.
Expiry:
- 2 years from the date of manufacture.
This nectar food is ideal for maintaining the health and vitality of nectar-eating birds in captivity and in the wild, offering a well-rounded diet that supports their nutritional needs.
