South American Mix was formulated by avian veterinarians to meet the specific nutritional needs of South American parrots, including both breeding and companion birds. It offers a balanced diet for growth, breeding, brain function, and optimum feather development.
Feeding Instructions:
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Pellet Feeding:
- Feed 80% of the total diet using South American Mix pellets.
- The remaining 20% should consist of fresh fruits and vegetables (15%) and fresh hand-selected nuts (5%).
- Pellet feeding rate: Approx 8g per 100g of bodyweight.
Example daily pellet requirements:
- Small Conure (~100g bodyweight): Requires a minimum of 8g per day.
- Medium Amazon (~400g bodyweight): Requires a minimum of 30g per day.
- Large Macaw (~800g bodyweight): Requires a minimum of 60g per day.
Additional Food Suggestions:
- 15% fresh fruits and vegetables.
- 5% fresh hand-selected nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, macadamias.
- Vetafarm Deli Stix can be added to the 5% as a healthy treat and behavioral enrichment tool.
Storage:
- Store in a dry area below 30°C.
- Keep the product sealed to maintain freshness.
Expiry:
- 2 years from the date of manufacture.
Ingredients:
- Whole Australian grains & nuts (wheat, corn, soybean, peanuts, almonds)
- Potato starch, chicory root extract
- Vegetable oils and natural organic acids
- Amino acids (lysine, methionine & threonine)
- Choline, 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: 19.0%
- Min Crude Fat: 7.0%
- Max Crude Fibre: 4.0%
- Max Crude Salt: 0.5%
- Calcium: 0.8 - 1.0%
- Phosphorus: 0.4%
- Vitamin A (min): 6000 IU/kg
- Vitamin D3 (min): 2000 IU/kg
- Vitamin E (min): 150mg/kg
This South American Mix provides optimal nutrition tailored specifically to South American parrots for their health, growth, and vitality.