South American Mix was expertly formulated by avian veterinarians to meet the specific nutritional needs of South American parrots for both breeding and companion birds.
This complete diet, when fed as 80% of the total intake, provides essential nutritional balance for:
- Growth and Breeding
- Brain function
- Optimum feather development
Key Features
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Premium Ingredients: Made from human-grade ingredients grown in Australia, with added fresh nuts for stronger palatability.
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Enhanced Absorption: The pellets have been extruded for quicker absorption and uptake of nutrients, increased palatability, and maximum food safety.
Feeding Guidelines
South American Mix should be fed as 80% of the total diet. The remaining 20% should be used for enrichment and variety:
| Component |
Daily Ratio |
Examples |
| Fresh Fruits & Vegetables |
15% |
Wide variety of produce |
| Fresh Nuts & Treats |
5% |
Almonds, walnuts, macadamias (or Vetafarm Deli Stix for enrichment) |
Storage :
Store in a dry area below 30°C
Directions For Use :
Feed at pellets a at rate of approx 8g per 100g of bodyweight – consisting of 80% of the diet, with the remaining 20% made up with fresh foods and nuts.
Average daily pellet requirements:
For example:
- A small conure (approx. 100g bodyweight) requires a minimum of 8g of South American mix per day
- A medium Amazon (approx. 400g bodyweight) requires a minimum of 30g of South American mix per day
- A large Macaw (approx 800g bodyweight) requires a minimum of 60g of South American mix per day.
Ingredients :
Whole Australian grains & nuts (wheat, corn, soybean, peanuts and 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, sulphur & zinc).