Avi Plus Handrearing Macaw
Specialised Hand-Rearing Formula for Growing Macaws
Avi Plus Handrearing Macaw 1kg is a scientifically developed hand-rearing food created around the unusually high energy requirements of growing Macaw chicks.
Macaws differ from many other parrots in their dietary fat requirements. For this reason, Avi Plus has formulated this hand-rearing food with increased dietary fat supplied partly by palm oil, together with carefully balanced protein, amino acids, vitamins and minerals needed by rapidly developing young birds.
The formula is designed to provide the appropriate porridge consistency for hand feeding while delivering concentrated nutrition throughout the demanding growth period leading up to weaning.
Current product information recommends Avi Plus Handrearing Macaw 1kg from approximately 10 days of age until weaning.
Key Benefits
- Specially formulated for hand-rearing Macaws
- Suitable from approximately 10 days to weaning
- Designed around the higher fat requirements of Macaw chicks
- Contains palm oil as an important dietary fat source
- Provides concentrated energy for rapid growth
- Contains added amino acids
- Provides Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids
- Supports healthy skin and developing plumage
- Fortified with essential vitamins and minerals
- Contains vitamins C and E
- Includes prebiotics to support normal gut flora
- Uses highly digestible ingredients
- Suitable for syringe or spoon feeding
- Can also suit certain species with similar nutritional needs
- Convenient 1kg pack
Higher Energy for Macaw Chicks
Growing Macaws have a particularly high energy requirement compared with many other parrot species.
Avi Plus Handrearing Macaw 1kg addresses this with increased dietary fat, including fat supplied by palm oil. This provides a concentrated source of energy to support the demanding growth and development occurring during the hand-rearing period.
Avi Plus has developed the Macaw formula separately from its standard Phase 2 and Finisher products because one hand-rearing formula is not necessarily appropriate for every parrot species.
Amino Acids and Feather Development
Young birds require quality protein and the correct amino acids to support rapidly developing tissues and feathers.
Avi Plus Handrearing Macaw 1kg contains additional amino acids together with Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids. These nutrients provide nutritional support for healthy skin and the development of strong, attractive plumage as the chick grows.
The formula is also vitamin and mineral fortified to help ensure growing chicks receive the micronutrients required during this important developmental period.
Digestive Support
Young chicks have sensitive digestive systems, making digestibility particularly important in a hand-rearing food.
The ingredients used in Avi Plus Handrearing Macaw 1kg are selected for good nutrient absorption, while added prebiotics help support normal intestinal flora.
Correct preparation, feeding temperature, feeding volume and crop management remain essential for successful hand rearing.
Immune Nutritional Support
The formula contains vitamins C and E, nutrients with antioxidant functions that provide nutritional support for the developing bird.
Together with the broader vitamin and mineral fortification, these nutrients contribute to the nutritional foundation required during the rapid growth period.
Suitable For
Avi Plus Handrearing Macaw 1kg is formulated primarily for:
- Macaw chicks
- Palm Cockatoos
- Queen of Bavaria Conures
- Other suitable birds with comparable nutritional requirements
The manufacturer-focused product information specifically identifies Palm Cockatoos and Queen of Bavaria Conures as birds with nutritional requirements similar enough to benefit from the Macaw formula.
Preparation Instructions
Start with clean water that has been boiled and allowed to cool to approximately:
50°C
Add the required amount of Avi Plus Handrearing Macaw 1kg and mix thoroughly until the formula is smooth and free from lumps.
Allow the prepared food to cool to:
40–45°C before feeding.
Correct feeding temperature is important. Formula that is too cool can slow digestion and crop emptying, while excessively hot formula can cause crop burns.
Always check the temperature accurately before feeding.
Mixing Guide
Avi Plus provides the following formula-to-water ratios by volume for its Macaw hand-rearing formula:
| Chick Age | Formula : Water |
|---|---|
| 10–14 days | 1 : 4 |
| 14–21 days | 1 : 4 |
| 28–42 days | 1 : 3 |
| Over 42 days | 1 : 3 |
Mix thoroughly to achieve a smooth consistency suitable for hand feeding.
How Much to Feed
Avi Plus recommends feeding approximately:
10–12% of the chick’s current body weight per feed.
The chick should be weighed regularly so that feeding amounts can be adjusted as it grows.
Avoid excessive feeding volumes. Overfilling the crop can interfere with normal crop function and may increase the risk of regurgitation and aspiration.
Crop Management
Establish a feeding routine that allows the crop to almost empty between feeds.
Avi Plus also recommends allowing the crop to empty completely at least once every 24 hours. This helps prevent food from remaining in the crop for excessive periods, where it may sour or ferment.
Regularly monitor:
- Crop filling
- Crop emptying
- Body weight
- Feeding response
- Droppings
- Activity and development
Young birds showing poor crop emptying, repeated regurgitation, weakness, poor weight gain or feeding difficulties require prompt professional attention.
Complete Hand-Rearing Food
Avi Plus Handrearing Macaw 1kg is formulated as a complete hand-rearing diet.
Avi Plus advises that its hand-rearing formulas should be used as the sole nutritional source during hand rearing and that additional vitamin, mineral or amino acid supplements should not routinely be added. Adding extra supplements can disturb the nutritional balance of the formula.
Hand-Rearing Hygiene
Clean preparation and feeding equipment are essential when caring for young birds.
Use clean syringes, spoons and mixing containers, and wash feeding equipment thoroughly between feeds. Prepare the formula using hygienic handling practices and check that the dry powder smells and appears fresh before use.
Keep the package securely sealed between feeding sessions and protect it from moisture and contamination.
Weaning
As the Macaw approaches weaning, it will gradually begin exploring and consuming independent foods.
Weaning age varies between individual birds and species. Hand feeding should therefore be reduced according to the bird’s development and reliable independent food intake rather than simply stopping feeds at a predetermined age.
Monitor body weight carefully throughout the transition.
Product Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Avi Plus |
| Product | Handrearing Macaw |
| Pack Size | 1kg |
| Product Type | Complete Macaw Hand-Rearing Formula |
| Primary Species | Macaws |
| Life Stage | Approx. 10 Days to Weaning |
| Form | Powder |
| Key Fat Source | Palm Oil |
| Fatty Acids | Omega 3 & 6 |
| Digestive Support | Prebiotics |
| Vitamins Highlighted | Vitamins C & E |
| Feeding Temperature | 40–45°C |
| Feed Volume | Approx. 10–12% of Body Weight per Feed |
Why Choose Avi Plus Handrearing Macaw 1kg?
Avi Plus Handrearing Macaw 1kg is not simply a standard baby-parrot formula with a Macaw label. It has been developed around the higher fat and energy requirements of growing Macaws.
Palm oil supplies concentrated dietary energy, while additional amino acids and Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids provide nutritional support for growth, skin and developing plumage. Prebiotics support normal intestinal flora, and the formula is fortified with vitamins and minerals required during the growth period.
With age-specific mixing ratios, defined feeding temperatures and clear body-weight-based feeding guidance, Avi Plus Handrearing Macaw 1kg provides breeders and experienced hand-rearers with a specialised complete formula developed specifically for growing Macaws.
| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15 × 20 × 5 cm |
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