This is the Yellow Enhanced version of Wombaroo Lorikeet & Honeyeater Food, the complete nectar diet for lorikeets, lories, honeyeaters, wattlebirds, miners and sunbirds. Everything Wombaroo publishes for it matches the standard product: the same ingredient list, the same 12% protein and 5% fat typical analysis, the same mixing rates, and the same guidance for captive birds and for supplementing wild birds — all of it reproduced below. What the supplier information we hold does not describe is what the yellow enhancement actually changes, because the description issued for this product is the same text used for the standard version. Rather than guess at a pigment, a level or a benefit, ask PeekAPaw and we will confirm the difference with Wombaroo before you order.
Key Features
- Complete nectar food – powder dissolves in water to make a liquid diet that doesn't separate out.
- Mimics the natural diet – replicates the consistency and nutrient value of the natural diet.
- Easily digested – low fibre and starch content for good digestive function.
- Improved health – calorie-controlled feed guidelines, balanced protein content and moderate iron, vitamin A and vitamin D3 levels.
Ingredients
Sucrose, glucose, maltodextrin, whey protein, casein, lysine, methionine, vegetable oils, omega-3 & 6 fatty acids, taurine, carotenoids, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, C, D3, E, K, biotin, choline, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, iodine, selenium, 1g/kg Actigen® dried yeast prebiotic.
Typical Analysis
| Protein | 12% |
| Fat | 5% |
| Ash | 4% |
| Moisture | 3% |
| Energy (ME) | 17 MJ/kg |
Directions
To make 100mL: mix 3 scoops of powder (30g) with 80mL of warm water.
To make 1 litre: mix 300g of powder with 800mL of warm water.
Add half the water to the powder first and mix until dispersed, then add the remaining water and mix thoroughly. Prepared food can be stored in the fridge for a day or frozen for up to 2 weeks. Making up larger quantities and freezing them in small portions (e.g. ice cube trays) lets daily feed volumes be thawed as needed.
Captive Birds
Use as the maintenance diet for captive lorikeets, lories and honeyeaters. Overfeeding can cause obesity, so feed the suggested amounts in the feeding guide. In hot weather provide fresh food morning and evening to prevent spoilage. Offer fresh water, fruit and blossom daily.
Supplementing Wild Birds
Set up an elevated feeding station and provide the prepared food in a shallow, glazed bowl. Ration daily feed to no more than 10mL per lorikeet or 5mL per honeyeater, and limit how often food is offered to reduce dependence on it. Remove the bowl daily and clean it thoroughly. Disease transmission and predators can be a problem at feed stations; an alternative to direct feeding is to plant native shrubs and provide fresh water.
