Psittacus Minor Formula - Supports the Diverse Dietary Needs
The Psittacus Minor Formula is designed for small-sized parrot species, including those in the genera Agapornis, Cyanoramphus, Pyrrhura, and Forpus. This maintenance formula supports the diverse dietary needs of these species, which in the wild consume a variety of foods like seeds, fruits, berries, leaves, buds, and occasionally invertebrates. It is specifically formulated for non-reproductive periods, making it suitable for everyday feeding.
Key Features:
- Target Species: Small-sized parrots that require a diverse diet.
- Non-Reproductive Period: Suitable for periods outside of breeding.
- Complete Diet: Designed to constitute 100% of the bird’s diet.
- Feeding Guidelines: Ensure Minor makes up at least 70% of the diet by weight, with additional fruits and vegetables if desired.
- Daily Intake: Ranges from 10% to 18% of the bird's body weight.
- Grit Recommendation: Provide Silex Grit Fine to support digestive health.
- Breeding Season: Supplement with Eggfood, Wet & Dry Microspheres 20/10, and Calcium Grit Fine.
Composition:
- Cereal Grains and Derivatives
- Oil Seeds and Fruits
- Vegetable Oils: Crude rapeseed, refined palm
- Legume Seeds and Derivatives
- Dried Whole Egg
- Dried Brewer’s Yeast
- Minerals and Derivatives
- Inulin (Cichorium intybus)
- Mojave Yucca
Additives:
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Vitamins:
- Vitamin A: 5000 IU/kg
- Vitamin D3: 1100 IU/kg
- Vitamin E: 250 mg/kg
- Vitamin C: 200 mg/kg
- Vitamin K3: 5 mg/kg
- Vitamin B1: 25 mg/kg
- Vitamin B2: 20 mg/kg
- Vitamin B6: 25 mg/kg
- Vitamin B12: 100 µg/kg
- Calcium D-pantothenate: 20 mg/kg
- Niacin: 125 mg/kg
- Folic Acid: 5 mg/kg
- Biotin: 800 µg/kg
- Choline Chloride: 1800 mg/kg
- Beta-carotene: 15 mg/kg
- Betaine Anhydrous: 200 mg/kg
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Trace Elements:
- Iron: 25 mg/kg
- Copper: 1 mg/kg
- Manganese: 56 mg/kg
- Zinc: 19 mg/kg
- Iodine: 1 mg/kg
- Selenium: 300 µg/kg
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Amino Acids:
- L-Lysine: 155 mg/kg
- DL-Methionine: 191.2 mg/kg
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Antioxidants:
- Extract of Vegetable Oils Rich in Tocopherols: 117 mg/kg
- Ascorbyl Palmitate: 31 mg/kg
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Flavourings:
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract: 0.02 g/kg
Analytical Constituents:
- Moisture: 8.0%
- Crude Protein: 19.0%
- Crude Fat: 9.0%
- Crude Fiber: 4.0%
- Crude Ash: 4.8%
- Lysine: 0.9%
- Methionine: 0.5%
- Calcium: 0.5%
- Sodium: 0.12%
Feeding Directions:
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.
- Avoid Simultaneous Use: Do not use with drinking water that contains added choline chloride.
The Psittacus Minor Formula offers a well-balanced diet tailored for small-sized parrots during non-reproductive periods, ensuring they receive comprehensive nutrition while allowing for dietary variety.