Tropican Hand-Feeding Formula

Hand-Feeding Formula

Tropican Hand-Feeding Formula, a micro-ground extruded multigrain and peanut formula, is ideal for baby parrots up to fledglings with high caloric density to satisfy their nutritional needs. Its delicious recipe makes it easy for parrots to transition to the next Tropican lifecycle formula. As a food supplement, it can also be fed dry to lories, finches, canaries and other small species.

The Trusted Choice for Aviculturists and Breeders Worldwide

For years, Parrot breeders and aviculturists have relied on Tropican Hand-Feeding Formula Parrot Food to provide their baby birds with the necessary nutrients to achieve excellent growth and vibrant feathers. Developed by HARI through industry-leading research and development, the formula, a micro-ground version of Tropican High Performance, incorporates the benefits of high-temperature extrusion cooking, to enhance the formula’s water-holding properties, eliminate field bacteria and improve digestion.

Tropican’s Hand-Feeding Formula is an excellent source of fat and protein derived from peanuts, and a blend of essential grains that complement amino acid profiles, all critical for proper growth and development of parrot chicks from hatchling to fledgling age. With flaxseed, peanuts and sunflower seeds, the formula is rich in Omega fatty acids, providing a healthy shine to feathers while supporting overall health.

With Tropican Hand-Feeding Formula, all you need to do is add water to the dry formula and mix. It’s simple to prepare, doesn’t clump, and is easy to clean. Plus, it won’t stick to feathers, making feeding a stress-free experience for both the breeder and parrot.

• Provides optimal daily nutrition for hatchlings up to fledgling age
  
• Is a micro-ground extruded multigrain and peanut formula
  
• Has no artificial preservatives, colors and flavors
  
• Contains optimum levels of protein, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other nutrients required by growing babies
  
• Provides optimal, balanced and safe levels of calcium and vitamin D for all psittacine species’ requirements
  
• Packed with natural Omega fatty acids from flax seeds and fortified with vitamins and minerals
  
• Goes through 3-step quality control measures and live feeding trials at the HARI facility
• Is formulated with human-grade sunflower kernel and peanut meat
  
• High caloric density and multiple sources of protein to satisfy growing baby parrots and for impeccable feather growth
  
• Can be used for complementary assisted feedings throughout the weaning stage
  
• Is flavorful and simplifies transition to Tropican High Performance Formula
  
• Is quick to prepare; just add hot water to dry formula and mix; does not clump
  
• Easy to clean – does not stick to feathers
  
• Is fully processed and pasteurized to eliminate bacterial and fungal organisms
  
• Has no solid/liquid fractionation, resulting in effective crop peristalsis and no impaction

Recommended Bird Species

For baby parrots, from hatchlings to fledglings, Tropican Hand-Feeding Formula is the perfect meal solution. This micro-ground extruded multigrain and peanut formula is packed with high caloric density to fulfill their nutritional requirements. Its delicious recipe makes it easy for parrots to transition to the next Tropican lifecycle Formula. It can also be fed dry to lories, finches, canaries and other small species as a feeding supplement.

AFRICAN GREYS • AMAZONS • COCKATIELS • COCKATOOS • CONURES • ECLECTUS • LOVEBIRDS • MACAWS • PIONUS • MOST PSITTACINES

Ingredients

Corn, soybean meal, corn gluten meal, wheat, brown rice, dehulled sunflower seeds, dehulled peanuts, sugar, canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dicalcium phosphate, lecithin, calcium carbonate, yeast culture, flaxseed, dried beet pulp, dried kelp, oat groats, L-lysine, choline chloride, DL-methionine, biotin, vitamin E supplement, niacin, calcium L-ascorbyl-2-monophosphate (source of vitamin C), zinc oxide, manganous oxide, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin B₁₂ supplement, rosemary extract, beta-carotene, riboflavin, copper sulfate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, inositol, folic acid, vitamin A supplement, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, vitamin D₃ supplement.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min.) 22%, Crude Fat (min.) 11%, Crude Fibre (max.) 3.5%, Moisture (max.) 9%, Calcium (min.) 1%, Phosphorus (min.) 0.8%, Iron (max.) 85 mg/kg, Vitamin A (min.) 5,500 IU/kg, Vitamin D₃ (min.) 550 IU/kg, Vitamin E (min.) 220 IU/kg, Beta-Carotene (min.) 0.45 mg/kg, Omega-3 Fatty Acids (min.) 0.03%, Omega-6 Fatty Acids (min.) 0.25%.

Amino Acid Profile

Percentage of a whole: Aspartic Acid 1.97%, Threonine 0.84%, Serine 1.16%, Glutamic Acid 4.17%, Proline 1.52%, Glycine 0.87%, Alanine 1.31%, Cystine 0.33%, Valine 1.07%, Methionine 0.41%, Isoleucine 0.92%, Leucine 2.2%, Tyrosine 1%, Phenylalanine 1.14%, Lysine 1.09%, Histidine 0.59%, Arginine 1.35%, Tryptophan 0.2%.

Per 100 Grams of Protein: Aspartic Acid 8.87%, Threonine 3.78%, Serine 5.23%, Glutamic Acid 18.78%, Proline 6.85%, Glycine 3.92%, Alanine 5.9%, Cystine 1.49%, Valine 4.82%, Methionine1.85%, Isoleucine 4.14%, Leucine 9.91%, Tyrosine 4.5%, Phenylalanine 5.14%, Lysine 4.91%, Histidine 2.66%, Arginine 6.08%, Tryptophan 0.9%.

Per 1000 kcal: Aspartic Acid 0.56%, Threonine 0.24%, Serine 0.33%, Glutamic Acid 1.18%, Proline 0.43%, Glycine 0.25%, Alanine 0.37%, Cystine 0.09%, Valine 0.3%, Methionine 0.12%, Isoleucine 0.26%, Leucine 0.62%, Tyrosine 0.28%, Phenylalanine 0.32%, Lysine 0.31%, Histidine 0.17%, Arginine 0.38%, Tryptophan 0.06%.

Calorie Content

3,539 kcal/kg (Calculated ME)

Storage Instructions

For maximum freshness, once opened, store the sealed bag in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. Our safe and effective CO2 treatment and air barrier bags ensure insect control and freshness.

Allergy Information

Manufactured in a facility that packages products containing known priority allergens.