Complete Nectar Bird Diet - Nektar Plus
Complete Nectar Bird Diet - Nektar Plus
Complete Nectar Bird Diet
Nektar Plus from Nekton (NEKTON-Nektar-Plus) is a complete nectar bird diet formulated around hummingbird-level nutrient needs and also used for sensitive sunbirds. Brand remains Nekton; the product name is Nektar Plus.
Quick product facts
- Brand: Nekton · Product: Nektar Plus
- Complete feed (nectar-style) for hummingbirds/sunbirds; lorikeet rate listed
- Carbohydrates modeled on flower nectar + vitamins, proteins, fats, minerals
- Feed via tube—not open bowls
- Size on this listing: 600 g
Before using
- Use treated, clean, lukewarm water (38–40°C)
- Do not mix with a mixer or whisk (vitamins can be damaged)
- Do not raise the mix strength long-term
- Hygiene critical—food can acidify; disinfect gear
Exact rates matter: Increasing Nekton-Nektar-Plus long-term can cause health damage per the manufacturer. Stick to the published species rates.
Feeding gear: Use a feeding tube; avoid open bowls that can soil feathers. Replace food daily.
What Nekton lists it for
Official copy calls it a complete feed for sunbirds and butterflies, with composition oriented to hummingbirds' high nutrient requirements. Carbohydrate mix reproduces flower nectar as an energy source, supplemented with vitamins, proteins, fats, and major/trace elements. Manufacturer also publishes a lorikeet mixing rate.
How to mix | Manufacturer directions (exact)
- Hummingbirds: 13 g Nekton-Nektar-Plus (1 measuring spoon) in 100 ml treated, lukewarm (38–40°C) water
- Lorikeets: 16 g Nekton-Nektar-Plus (1 heaped measuring spoon) in 100 ml lukewarm (38–40°C) water
- A measuring spoon is attached; manufacturer also notes 16 g corresponds to a level measuring spoon on the pack text—prefer the species line rates above and the pack you receive
- Prepared solution in a feeding tube covers daily requirements of about 2–3 hummingbirds or sunbirds per manufacturer narrative; ~40 ml fill noted for larger species once daily
Color fade add-on: If needed, 1 g Nekton-R or Nekton-Gelb per 2 liters of prepared Nektar Plus solution (red vs yellow plumage).
Composition snapshot | Manufacturer
| Group | Listed components |
|---|---|
| Composition | Dextrose, fructose, sucrose, soy protein isolate (GMO free), pollen, dicalcium phosphate, sodium chloride, calcium carbonate, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, calcium gluconate, thistle oil, magnesium carbonate, potassium chloride, calcium glycerophosphate |
| Analytical | Crude protein 2.9%, crude fat 0.3%, crude fiber 0.1%, moisture 5.0% |
| Technological | Sorbic acid, silicic acid (precipitated and dried) |
Vitamin/trace additive panel is on the official Nekton-Nektar-Plus page. Confirm against the pack you receive.
Sizes on this listing
Offered in 600 g ($73.69). Primary offer below is the 600 g pack.
Storage & hygiene
- Store dry and out of sunlight, between 15° and 25°C; do not refrigerate
- Keep away from children; use within 3 months after opening
- Replace food daily; disinfect tubes and prep equipment regularly
- If water is contaminated, boil before use per manufacturer
Frequently Asked Questions About Nektar Plus
Important Safety Notice
For animal use only. Not for human use.
Complete nectar diet—follow species mixing rates. Keep untreated water available as your routine requires unless your husbandry plan says otherwise.
Follow the mixing rate on the pack you receive. Keep out of reach of children.
Complete nectar feed—follow species mixing rates exactly. Do not increase concentration long-term. Use treated/clean water; boil contaminated water before use per manufacturer.