Bird Breeding Vitamin E - Nekton-E
Bird Breeding Vitamin E - Nekton-E
Nekton-E is a bird breeding vitamin E supplement (α-tocopherol acetate) made in Germany for birds and reptiles. Keepers use it as a short course before breeding to support fertility-related nutrition—always following the manufacturer’s start-and-stop timing.
Quick product facts
- Brand: Nekton (Made in Germany)
- Vitamin E compound for breeding prep
- 50,000 mg vitamin E per kg (official additives)
- Soluble in water or mixable in soft feed
- Sizes on this listing: 35 g, 70 g, 140 g, 320 g
Before using
- Start ≥3 weeks before breeding (birds)
- Stop when the first egg is laid
- Support product, not a medicine
- Confirm rates on the container you receive
Not a medicine: Nekton-E is a nutritional vitamin E supplement. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure disease.
Breeding timing: Do not continue once the first egg is laid / while the female sits—manufacturer notes possible incubation disruption.
Hygiene: Disinfect drinking vessels and food containers daily when offering supplements in water or soft food.
Check the pack: Use the mix guidance printed on the container you receive if it differs from the summary below.
What Nekton lists it for
Official materials describe Nekton-E as covering vitamin E needs and supporting cell metabolism, antibody production, and breeding-related outcomes such as fertility and hatchling viability—presented here as nutritional support language, not medical guarantees.
Manufacturer soft tip: ideal in combination with Nekton-S and Nekton-MSA. After the E course, continue daily Nekton-S and Nekton-MSA as directed.
How to mix | Manufacturer directions
Ornamental birds and birds of prey: 1 g of Nekton-E in 250 ml drinking water or 100 g soft food. Use as a course starting at least three weeks before breeding; stop as soon as the first egg has been laid.
Reptiles: 0.5 g daily of Nekton-E per kg of body weight, as a course over about 14 days.
- One measuring spoon (enclosed) = 1 g Nekton-E
- Prepare fresh each day and offer daily during the course
Label first: Confirm on the pack you receive.
Composition highlights | Manufacturer
| Group | Listed components |
|---|---|
| Composition | Dextrose |
| Nutritional additives per kg | 50,000 mg vitamin E (all-rac-alpha-tocopherylacetate) |
| Technological | Sepiolite 5,000 mg/kg, silicic acid |
Quoted from the official Nekton-E listing. Confirm against the pack you receive.
Sizes on this listing
Offered in 35 g, 70 g, 140 g, and 320 g (Shopify variant titles).
Storage
- Store dry and out of sunlight, between 15° and 25°C
- Do not store in the fridge
- Keep away from children; after opening, manufacturer recommends using within 3 months
Frequently Asked Questions About Nekton-E
Important Safety Notice
For animal use only. Not for human use.
Nutritional supplement only—not a medicine or complete diet. Keep regular feed and untreated water on hand as your routine requires.
Follow the mixing rate on the pack you receive. Keep out of reach of children.