Passwell Hand-Rearing Food

Passwell Hand-Rearing Food

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Description

Nutrient-enriched formula for all parrots, finches, pigeons and doves. Can be fed from hatching to weaning.

Key Features

  • High in quality protein and essential amino acids
  • Smooth consistency for easy spoon, syringe or crop feeding
  • Contains omega-3 & 6, vitamins and minerals
  • Includes probiotic, prebiotic and enzymes
Suitable for

Parrots, finches, canaries, pigeons and doves. Suitable for all seed eating birds, as well as wild and aviary birds.

About hand rearing diets

Growing chicks need a quality hand-rearing food to get the best start in life. Protein and essential amino acids are required for feather and muscle growth. Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids are used for cell membrane and brain development. Calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D are needed in balanced amounts for healthy bone growth. Passwell Hand Rearing Food has been formulated to meet these diverse needs and has successfully supported hand reared chicks for decades.

Preparation

Mix powder with pre-boiled, warm water (~50°C) according to the chart below. Allow to stand for one minute to absorb water, then remix.

Feeding guide

 

 

Feed using a spoon, syringe or crop tube until the crop is full (about 10% of body weight per feed). Allow crop to empty completely at least once a day by allowing an overnight fast.

Growth

Chicks should gain 5–15% of body weight each day until they are fully feathered. If they are not gaining weight, they may be unwell or need more food. Try feeding more often, offering larger feeds or making the mix slightly stronger.

Weaning

Offer solid foods once chicks are fully feathered or start resisting hand feeding. Ideal weaning foods include Passwell Parrrot Soft Food, Budgie Starter, or Passwell Egg & Biscuit. Gradually reduce the frequency and amount of hand-rearing food to encourage independence. For long-term health, transition chicks to a balanced diet of Passwell Parrot Pellets or Passwell Crumbles—start with moistened pellets, then offer dry once accepted. Chicks may naturally lose some weight during weaning (up to 15%), so it’s important to monitor food consumption and bird health in this period.

Ingredients

Processed cereals (rice, wheat, oats), soy & whey protein isolates, glucose, vegetable oils, omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acids, lysine, methionine, carotenoids, taurine, 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, 5g/kg Protexin® Soluble probiotic (180 million CFU/g), 1g/kg Natuzyme® multi-enzyme, 1g/kg Actigen® dried yeast prebiotic.

Typical Analysis

Nutrient
Value (%)
Protein
24%
Fat
9%
Ash
5%
Moisture
7%
Energy (ME)
16 MJ/kg

Pack size: 300g, 1kg