Recommended Diet for Eclectus Parrots

Follow this example of a suitable diet for your pet Eclectus:

Breakfast comprises a mash of boiled carrot or sweet potato, peas or beans and the occasional spinach leaf. A grape, chilli and one of the following- pineapple, coconut, squash, brussel sprout should also be made available.

Lunch is optional and may consist of grated carrot, apple and banana with an occasional orange and pear.

Dinner is made up of a mash of pasta or brown rice, pumpkin, broccoli and peas. At this time a passionfruit should be provided with Dr Rob Marshall's nutritional supplements added as per the Health Programme chart outlined below.

An almond can be given as a treat before bed.

Pet Eclectus should be fed at least twice daily. It is important to wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly to remove any insecticidal residue. Uneaten portions should be removed within a few hours to avoid contamination. Boiling vegetables ensures any bacterial contamination is removed. Seed or a millet spray may be left in all day.

Ongoing Health Programme for Eclectus Parrots

Day of Week	Water Supplements	Food Supplements	Cage Instructions	Additional Advice
Friday	water cleanser1	Turbobooster3 Energy supplement, F-Vite	Clean the cage and utensils once a week with Water Cleanser1 at water cleansing dose.	Seed and fruits with the food supplements will provide your Eclectus with a complete diet. Pelleted foods are not recommended on this health programme because they alter the balance of nutrients.
Saturday	Dufoplus/Ioford2	Turbobooster3 Energy supplement, F-Vite
Sunday	Dufoplus/Ioford2	Turbobooster3 Energy supplement, F-Vite
Monday	Dufoplus	Turbobooster3 Energy supplement, F-Vite
Tuesday	Fresh water	Turbobooster3 Energy supplement, F-Vite
Wendesday	Fresh water	Turbobooster3 Energy supplement, F-Vite
Thursday	Fresh water	Turbobooster3 Energy supplement, F-Vite

The food supplements we recommend can be added to the seed and in the water as outlined above, or given with your Eclectus' favourite fruit or food. Passionfruit is a particularly good fruit to use. 6 drops of Turbobooster, 5 drops of Ioford and 5 drops of Dufoplus are mixed inside a passionfruit, then 1 green spoon (¼ teaspoon measure) of Energy supplement and F-Vite are sprinkled on top. Alternatively, Turbobooster, Ioford and Dufoplus can also be mixed with your Eclectus' hand-rearing mix at the same dose.

¹ Water cleanser is prepared by adding 1gm (level green spoon) into a litre of water. The drinking vessel is filled from this litre and the rest is used to clean the cage and utensils. water cleanser cleanses the bowel of harmful food- and water -related germs, promoting a stronger natural health.

² Dufoplus (5 drops) and Ioford (10 drops) are mixed together into 100mls of drinking water and safely left for two days, as they are sugar free. They provide the vitamins and trace elements necessary for good health. The signs of improved health are visible by the more intense green, blue and yellow colour of the plumage, beak and feet, together with whiter whites in the feathers and an increased activity and talking ability. Note: For aviary birds, Dufoplus/Ioford and Turbobooster may be added to fruit or soft food mix. 5 drops of Dufoplus, 10 drops of Ioford and 6 drops of Turbobooster are added to 200 grams of fruit or food. NV Powder is a sugar-based vitamin alternative to Dufoplus and Ioford.

³ 6 drops of Turbobooster is mixed thoroughly into 100gm of seed, then a level white 1gm spoon of Energy supplement and F-Vite is mixed into it. The F-Vite powder sticks to the Turbobooster oil-impregnated seed, providing your bird with the fatty acids, protein and minerals necessary for good health. Glossy strong feathers and increased vitality are the health changes you will notice within three weeks of using these products. In hot weather, when temperatures are above 25°C, it is necessary to prepare these fresh daily; otherwise, in winter, the seed can be left unchanged for the full three days. Note: For aviary birds, Turbobooster may be added to fruit or soft food mix. 1 green spoon (¼ teaspoon measure) of F-Vite and Energy supplement are added to 100 grams of food.

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