Avi Plus Sutherland 10% Fat Complete Mix 1kg

Avi Plus Sutherland 10% Fat Complete Mix 1kg

Balanced 10% Fat Nutrition for Parrots and Larger Parakeets

Avi Plus Sutherland 10% Fat Complete Mix 1kg is formulated for parrots and larger parakeets that require more dietary fat than the standard Avi Plus Complete Parrot Mix, without the very high fat level of the Sutherland High Fat formulation.

The mixture contains rolled and roasted peas, maize, wheat and buckwheat, blended with the Avi Plus Parrot/Parakeet nutritional supplement. Palm oil and sunflower seed are then incorporated to bring the formulation to approximately 10% fat.

This makes Avi Plus Sutherland 10% Fat Complete Mix 1kg particularly convenient for bird keepers who want a ready-prepared food without having to calculate and add sunflower seed or another fat source separately. Current Avi Plus feeding guidance specifically recommends the 10% fat formulation for African parrots such as African Greys, while the manufacturer’s practical feeding table also includes Amazons, Ringnecks, Rosellas and other Asian parakeets.

Key Benefits

• Formulated for parrots and larger parakeets
• Contains approximately 10% fat
• Suitable for birds with a medium dietary fat requirement
• Recommended for African Greys and Amazons
• Suitable for Ringnecks, Rosellas and similar larger parakeets
• Contains rolled and roasted peas
• Contains maize, wheat and buckwheat
• Includes sunflower seed
• Contains palm oil as an additional fat source
• Includes the Avi Plus Parrot/Parakeet nutritional supplement
• Provides essential amino acids
• Supplies vitamins and minerals
• Provides trace elements
• Fat source is already incorporated into the mixture
• No need to manually add sunflower seed to reach the intended fat level
• Convenient 1kg pack
• Designed for straightforward everyday feeding

Ingredients

Avi Plus Sutherland 10% Fat Complete Mix 1kg contains:

Rolled and roasted peas, maize, wheat, buckwheat, Avi Plus Parrot/Parakeet nutritional supplement, palm oil and sunflower seed.

Rolled and Roasted Peas, Maize, Wheat and Buckwheat

The grain and legume base provides a selection of different ingredients and textures rather than relying entirely on seed.

Rolling and roasting the peas and grains helps create the characteristic Avi Plus Complete Mix texture, giving parrots pieces they can pick through and manipulate while feeding.

Sunflower Seed and Palm Oil

The important difference between Avi Plus Sutherland 10% Fat Complete Mix 1kg and the standard Complete Parrot Mix is that the additional fat source has already been included.

Sunflower seed and palm oil are added to bring the mixture to approximately 10% fat, making the product suitable for species requiring a moderate fat level.

This is particularly convenient for bird keepers who do not want to add additional sunflower seed by hand. Current South African retail descriptions specifically position the formulation as suitable for birds with a medium fat requirement.

Avi Plus Nutritional Supplement

The Parrot/Parakeet supplement included in the mixture helps provide the amino acids, vitamins, minerals and trace elements needed to balance the grain, legume and seed ingredients.

This distinguishes Avi Plus Sutherland 10% Fat Complete Mix 1kg from a basic loose seed mixture where nutrient levels may vary significantly depending on which ingredients the bird chooses to eat.

Fat Content

The 10% fat level is the defining feature of the Sutherland formulation and places it between the lower-fat Complete Parrot Mix and the Sutherland High Fat Complete Mix, which is formulated at approximately 20% fat for species with higher fat requirements such as macaws.

Suitable Birds

Avi Plus recommends Sutherland 10% Fat Complete Mix particularly for birds with moderate fat requirements.

Suitable species include:

• African Grey parrots
• Amazon parrots
• Ringneck parakeets
• Rosellas
• Asian parakeets
• Other suitable parrots and larger parakeets with similar nutritional requirements

The Avi Plus feeding guide specifically places African Greys and Amazons on the Sutherland 10% Fat formulation, while Ringnecks, Rosellas and Asian parakeets are also listed as suitable users of this diet.

Feeding Guidelines

Avi Plus provides practical daily feeding recommendations according to bird type.

These are practical manufacturer guidelines and individual requirements may vary according to the bird’s size, activity, body condition, environment and breeding status.

Avi Plus recommends ensuring that birds always have sufficient food available and suggests allowing approximately 5% feed remaining after feeding. This helps ensure birds have received enough food while avoiding excessive quantities that may encourage selective feeding.

Always provide clean, fresh drinking water.

Avoid Selective Feeding

Parrots can quickly learn to search through a food mixture for favourite ingredients, particularly sunflower seed.

Providing excessively large portions can encourage selective eating because birds may consume only preferred pieces and leave other nutritionally important components behind.

Feeding appropriate measured portions of Avi Plus Sutherland 10% Fat Complete Mix 1kg helps encourage birds to consume a broader proportion of the mixture and benefit from the nutritional balance intended by the formulation. Avi Plus specifically cautions against overfeeding complete mixes for this reason.

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Suitable fresh fruit and vegetables may be added to the feeding programme for extra variety.

Avi Plus specifically notes that additional fruit and vegetables can be offered alongside its Complete Mix diets.

Wash fresh produce thoroughly before feeding and remove uneaten portions before they spoil. Avoid foods known to be unsafe for parrots, including avocado, chocolate, caffeine and alcohol.

Breeding and Chick Rearing

Birds entering the breeding season or feeding chicks have increased nutritional requirements.

Avi Plus advises that birds may receive additional Egg Food, Egg Food Breeder, Breeder Pellets or Maintenance Pellets according to their stage and requirements. Feed intake may need to increase substantially when parent birds are feeding chicks.

Storage

Store Avi Plus Sutherland 10% Fat Complete Mix 1kg in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.

Keep the bag securely closed after opening or transfer the food to a clean, dry, airtight container.

Do not feed food that has become damp, mouldy, contaminated or developed an unusual smell. Clean feeding bowls regularly and replace old or contaminated food with a fresh portion.

Product Specifications

The current 1kg product is listed under barcode 6009658783659.

Why Choose Avi Plus Sutherland 10% Fat Complete Mix 1kg?

Avi Plus Sutherland 10% Fat Complete Mix 1kg provides a convenient middle ground for parrots that require a moderate level of dietary fat.

Instead of purchasing a lower-fat complete mix and then measuring additional sunflower seed or vegetable oil, the Sutherland 10% Fat formula already contains sunflower seed and palm oil in the intended proportions.

The combination of rolled and roasted peas, maize, wheat and buckwheat provides the base, while the Avi Plus nutritional supplement supplies important amino acids, vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

For African Greys, Amazons, Ringnecks, Rosellas and other suitable larger parakeets, Avi Plus Sutherland 10% Fat Complete Mix 1kg provides an easy-to-feed, ready-balanced option designed around their moderate fat requirements.