Description

Vetafarm – Nutricore Hand Rearing Formula

Vetafarm Nutricore is a specialized hand-rearing formula designed for baby birds from hatching to weaning. It provides an exceptional nutritional balance, supporting optimal growth, feather development, and immune function. Formulated with 13 essential vitamins and minerals, 9 strains of probiotics, and 7 digestive enzymes, Nutricore ensures baby birds receive complete nutrition during their crucial early stages. The easy-to-mix blend offers a convenient alternative for hand-rearing, though sensitive species may require Vetafarm’s Neocare formula.

Key Features:

1. Nutritional Balance: Supports growth, feather development, and immune function.
2. Ideal for Baby Birds: Designed for use from hatching to weaning.
3. Comprehensive Formula: Contains 13 vitamins, 9 probiotic strains, and 7 digestive enzymes.
4. Easy to Mix: Faster and simpler preparation compared to extruded formulas.
5. Veterinary-Formulated: Created by avian veterinarians for optimal bird health.
6. Species-Specific Recommendations: Suitable for most parrots, but sensitive species (e.g., African Grey Parrots) should use Neocare.

Specifications:

• Ingredients: Australian soy isolate protein, pea flour, potato starch, vegetable oil, whole egg powder, blueberry, fructose, Vetafarm Synbiotic (probiotics and enzymes), vitamins (A, B-complex, C, D3, E, K), and minerals (calcium, magnesium, zinc, etc.).
• Probiotics: Includes strains like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium.
• Enzymes: Protease, amylase, cellulase, and more for digestion.
• Weight: 2kg pack.

Usage Guide:

1. Preparation:

   • Mix 1 heaped teaspoon of Nutricore with 3 teaspoons of hot, pre-boiled water (for birds over 5 days old).
   • For neonates (under 5 days), start with a thinner solution (1 teaspoon Nutricore to 5 teaspoons water), thickening over the first 3 days.

2. Feeding Instructions:

   • Feed freshly mixed formula at 38-41°C.
   • For neonates (day 1 to 5), start with Spark Liquid and Synbiotic solution, then introduce Nutricore after the first dropping.
   • Transition to adult feed as birds wean.

3. Important Notes:

   • Mix fresh for each feed; discard unused portions.
   • Adjust formula consistency based on crop-emptying rate.
   • Clean feeding utensils thoroughly between feeds.
   • Weigh baby birds daily to monitor growth.

4. Storage:

   • Store in a dry place below 30°C.

Recommended For:

• Most species of parrots, except sensitive species like African Greys, which should use Neocare.