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Wombaroo – Lorikeet & Honeyeater Food (Yellow/Green Enhancer) – SPECIAL ORDER

Wombaroo – Lorikeet & Honeyeater Food (Yellow/Green Enhancer) – SPECIAL ORDER

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Wombaroo Lorikeet & Honeyeater Food (Yellow/Green Enhancer) is a complete and balanced diet specifically formulated for nectar-eating birds that lose their colour in captivity. This product helps maintain yellow and green feather pigmentation in species such as softbills, honeyeaters, robins, chats, and some finches. It replicates the nutrient profile of the birds' natural diet, ensuring optimal health and vibrant feather colour.


Key Features:

  • Complete Nectar Food: Dissolves easily in water to form a liquid diet that does not separate out.
  • Mimics Natural Diet: Replicates the consistency and nutrient profile of nectar and pollen found in the wild.
  • Supports Colour Enhancement: Contains carotenoids that enhance yellow and green pigmentation in birds prone to colour loss.
  • Balanced Nutrition: Moderate iron levels with essential vitamins (A and D3) and fatty acids for improved health and vitality.
  • Easily Digested: Low in fibre and starch, promoting good digestive function.

Additional Benefits:

  • Versatile Use: Suitable for lorikeets, honeyeaters, robins, chats, miners, sunbirds, and other nectar-eating species.
  • Easily Stored: Prepared food can be refrigerated for 24 hours or frozen for up to 2 weeks.
  • Supports Breeding & Chick Health: Can be supplemented with Insectivore Rearing Mix or Finch Soft Food for breeding birds.

Preparation Instructions:

  • To make 100mL: Mix 30g (3 scoops) of powder with 80mL of warm water.
  • To make 1 Litre: Mix 300g of powder with 800mL of warm water.

Instructions:

  1. Mix half the water with the powder until dispersed.
  2. Add the remaining water and mix thoroughly.
  3. Store prepared food in the fridge for up to 24 hours or freeze in small portions for up to 2 weeks.

Feeding Guide:

Captive Birds:

  • Use as the main diet for lorikeets, honeyeaters, and similar nectar-eating species.
  • For breeding birds, increase feed by 30% and supplement with additional protein sources.

Supplementing Wild Birds:

  • Use an elevated feeding station with a maximum daily feed of 10mL per lorikeet or 5mL per honeyeater.
  • Remove feeding bowls daily and clean thoroughly to prevent disease transmission. Encourage natural feeding by planting native shrubs and providing fresh water.

Recommended For:

  • Captive nectar-eating birds such as lorikeets, honeyeaters, robins, and chats.
  • Zoos, wildlife parks, and specialist breeders.
  • Maintaining yellow and green feather colour in birds that lose pigmentation in captivity.

Not Recommended For:

  • Seed-eating birds or pet birds without a nectar-based diet requirement.

Wombaroo Lorikeet & Honeyeater Food (Yellow/Green Enhancer) ensures complete nutrition and vibrant feather colour for nectar-eating birds in captivity.

 

Please Note: SPECIAL ORDER indicates that this product is not regularly stocked and is ordered based on supplier availability.  We require 14-21 days for processing & delivery. 

 

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