Softbill Vitamin Mineral Supplement - Insect Essentials
Softbill Vitamin Mineral Supplement - Insect Essentials
Insect Essentials for Softbills
Insect Essentials from The Bird Care Company is a softbill vitamin mineral supplement for insectivorous birds. It combines a full vitamin and mineral range with extra calcium and limiting amino acids so keepers can fortify soft food or coat live insects.
Quick product facts
- Brand: The Bird Care Company
- On-food / live-insect powder for softbills
- Extra calcium + lysine & methionine
- Daily use on insectivorous diets
- Sizes on this listing: 100 g, 400 g
Before using
- Mix into food or shake-coat live insects
- Intended for insectivore / softbill routines
- Calcivet may be paired if calcium is still a concern
- Follow the pack you receive if rates differ
Not a medicine: Insect Essentials is a nutritional vitamin-mineral powder. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure disease.
Check the pack: Use the mix rate printed on the container you receive if it differs from the summary below.
What The Bird Care Company lists it for
Official copy positions Insect Essentials for softbills on insectivorous diets: a full vitamin and mineral range, extra calcium for the calcium/phosphorus imbalance common in insect-heavy feeding, and limiting amino acids lysine and methionine. Soft manufacturer language also mentions general condition and moulting support.
How to mix | Manufacturer directions
Add to food daily at 1 level teaspoon per kg bird weight (example: about 1 teaspoon per day for 7 British blackbirds). Alternatively, put live foods in a bag with Insect Essentials and shake until coated.
Calcium note: If a calcium deficiency is still suspected, manufacturer materials say Calcivet can be used alongside Insect Essentials—follow both labels.
Vitamins, minerals & amino acids | Manufacturer
| Group | Listed components |
|---|---|
| Vitamins | A, D3, E, K, B12, C, niacin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, thiamine, pyridoxine, folic acid, choline bitartrate, biotin |
| Minerals | Magnesium, zinc, sulphur, iron, cobalt, copper, manganese, selenium, calcium, iodine |
| Amino acids | Limiting amino acids lysine and methionine |
Composition summarized from official Birdcare Insect Essentials listing. Confirm against the pack you receive.
Sizes on this listing
Offered in 100 g ($10.99) and 400 g ($26.99). Primary offer below is the 100 g pack.
Storage
- Keep sealed, cool, and dry
- Protect from moisture and heat
- This listing notes typical shelf life of about 20–24 months
- Keep out of reach of children
Frequently Asked Questions About Insect Essentials
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.