Directions
About lorikeet diets
In the wild, lorikeets feed mainly on flowering native plants. They obtain energy from the simple sugars in nectar (e.g. sucrose, glucose), while pollen supplies protein and other essential nutrients. Lorikeets have a simple digestive tract and consume easily digested food, resulting in their naturally “squirty” droppings. Unfortunately, poorly-formulated commercial diets or home-made recipes are a common source of disease and mortality in captive lorikeets.
Preparation
Feed dry, or mix with warm water to the desired consistency.
Feeding guide
SPECIES |
WEIGHT |
FEED (per day) |
SPECIES |
WEIGHT |
FEED (per day) |
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Little Lorikeet |
40g |
7g (¾ scoop) |
Rainbow Lorikeet |
140g |
15g (1½ scoops) |
Musk Lorikeet |
70g |
10g (1 scoop) |
Dusky & Red Lory |
170g |
17g (1¾ scoops) |
Scaly-breasted |
90g |
12g (1¼ scoops) |
Chattering Lory |
200g |
20g (2 scoops) |
Red-collared |
130g |
15g (1½ scoops) |
Black-capped Lory |
250g |
22g (2¼ scoops) |
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Provide fresh drinking water at all times. Captive birds are prone to over-eating, so feed according to the guidelines below. Offer a variety of fruit, vegetables and as much native blossom as possible.
Breeding lorikeets:
Increase feed quantity by up to 50% and supplement with Passwell Parrot Soft Food or Passwell Finch Soft Food.
Wild lorikeets:
Ration daily feed to no more than 3g per bird per day.
A good alternative to direct feeding is to plant native shrubs.
Ingredients
Sucrose, glucose, processed cereals, soy & whey protein isolates, vegetable oils, omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acids, lysine, methionine, carotenoids, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, C, D3, K, biotin, choline, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, iodine, selenium, 1g/kg Actigen® dried yeast prebiotic.
Typical Analysis
Nutrient
Value (%)
Protein 13%
Fat 6%
Ash 3%
Moisture 4%
Energy (ME) 16 MJ/kg