Complete Nutrition for Growing Chicks

Give your growing parrot chicks the best start in life with Askio Nature NestCare High Fat Hand Feeding Formula. Specially designed for hand-rearing baby parrots, this premium, nutritionally balanced food ensures they receive the essential nutrients needed for healthy growth. Whether you're nurturing an African Grey, Macaw, or Amazon, this high-energy formula meets the specific dietary requirements of fast-growing chicks, providing them with high-quality proteins, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and trace elements.

• High Energy Formula: Ideal for rapid growth, offering the necessary fuel for chicks with higher energy needs.
• Complete Nutrition: Rich in Omega-3s, B-complex vitamins, calcium, and other vital nutrients that support strong bones, organ development, and healthy feather formation.
• Easy to Prepare: Smooth mixing formula makes it easy to prepare for syringe or spoon feeding, ensuring a hassle-free feeding experience.
• Species-Specific Care: Suitable for a range of parrot species, including African Greys, Macaws, Amazons, Eclectus, and more.

Askio Nature NestCare High Fat Hand Feeding Formula is the perfect solution for breeders, rescuers, and pet owners caring for baby parrots. Its smooth consistency ensures that chicks get the nutrition they need during the critical early stages of life. The formula is easy to digest and provides all the essential nutrients to support rapid growth, bone health, and feather development. This makes it an excellent choice for parrots that require high energy, such as Macaws, African Greys, and Amazons.

The formula is enriched with a blend of corn flour, wheat flour, soy, dried egg, and coconut oil, among other ingredients, to provide a balanced and nourishing diet for your chicks. Each ingredient is carefully selected to ensure maximum nutritional value and ease of digestion, promoting overall health and vitality in your birds.

As a high-fat formula, Askio Nature NestCare is designed to meet the energy demands of rapidly growing chicks, ensuring they develop strong and healthy bodies. With its smooth texture, it is easily prepared and fed via syringe or spoon, making feeding time simple and stress-free for both the caregiver and the chick.

By using this hand-feeding formula, you're ensuring that your chicks get a strong start in life. Follow the feeding guidelines for each species and adjust the consistency based on the chick's age and crop tolerance to ensure they receive the appropriate amount of nutrition.

Askio Nature NestCare Hand Feeding Formula is designed with the long-term health of your chicks in mind, promoting proper growth, bone development, and feather health. It's a vital addition to any breeder or parrot owner's toolkit.

Ingredients

• Corn flour, Wheat flour, Beta-glucans, Isolet soy, Soy flour, Dried egg, Coconut oil, Carob flour, Calcium carbonate, Phosphoric acid

Feeding Instructions

• Mix the required amount of powder with warm water at approximately 45°C until a smooth, lump-free consistency is achieved.
• Use a sterilised syringe or spoon to feed the chick.
• Always test the temperature before feeding—aim for 38–41°C (100–105°F).
• General Mixing Ratio: 1 part formula : 2–2.5 parts water by volume (Adjust based on chick age and crop tolerance. Younger chicks may require a thinner mixture.)

Species-Specific Example Feeding Guide

African Grey Parrot:

• 1–2 weeks: 6 feeds/day, ~6–10 ml per feed;
• 2–3 weeks: 4–5 feeds/day, ~10–15 ml;
• 3–4 weeks: 3–4 feeds/day, ~15–25 ml;
• 5–6 weeks: 2–3 feeds/day, ~25–30 ml;
• Start weaning: from ~8 weeks

Macaws (Blue and Gold, Green-winged):

• 1–2 weeks: 6–7 feeds/day, ~10–15 ml;
• 2–3 weeks: 5 feeds/day, ~15–25 ml;
• 4–5 weeks: 3–4 feeds/day, ~25–35 ml;
• 6+ weeks: 2–3 feeds/day, up to 40 ml;
• Start weaning: ~10–12 weeks

Amazons:

• 1–2 weeks: 6 feeds/day, ~5–8 ml;
• 2–3 weeks: 4–5 feeds/day, ~10–15 ml;
• 3–4 weeks: 3–4 feeds/day, ~15–20 ml;
• Start weaning: ~8 weeks

Storage Instructions

• Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Reseal tightly after each use.
• Shelf life: 12 months from production date.

• 1Kg Pack

"The start of a life full of strength and health." Feed your chicks the best with NestCare.

• African Grey
• Amazon
• Eclectus
• Macaw - Large
• Macaw - Small

Please note - the above information should be used for guidance only - you know your bird best!

Delivery Summary

NEW DELIVERY TIMES:

• Next Working Day (Mon - Fri) - Parcel are delivered with 24 hours. However, due to increased demand some courier services may take slightly longer than usual.
• Express Delivery Service (Mon - Fri) - Parcels are delivered within 2 - 3 Business days, after dispatch.
• Standard Delivery (Mon - Sat) - Parcels are delivered within 3 - 5 days, after dispatch.

IMPORTANT:

• Orders for NEXT WORKING DAY Delivery must be placed before 3pm. This is not a guaranteed service, however 99% of the parcels are delivered on time.
• Standard Delivery can take up to 10 working days at present due to high volume of parcels. If your delivery is urgent choose the Next Working Day, Delivery Service.

FREE NEXT DAY UK DELIVERY – FOR ORDERS OVER £69

Place your order online before 3pm Monday to Friday. Choose the Free Next Day delivery option and we will deliver your parcel by Parcel Force the next working day (Mon – Fri only)

The next day delivery for orders under £69 costs just £7.99. It is available for in stock orders and to most UK mainland addresses (excluding some large items).

FREE STANDARD UK DELIVERY – FOR ORDERS OVER £39

Our Standard Delivery service usually takes 3 - 5 working days and your parcel will be delivery by Royal Mail or Parcel Force

LARGE ITEMS

Large cages and some stands are available for delivery to UK Mainland only and may take and extra few days or be subject to surcharge in some areas.

• Please note, the expected delivery times above exclude Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Full in-depth delivery information can be found here or you can call us on our FREE number 0800 327 7511 and we will be happy to assist.