South American Parrot Pellets - Vetafarm Mix
South American Parrot Pellets - Vetafarm Mix
South American Mix from Vetafarm
South American Mix is a diet of south american parrot pellets formulated by avian veterinarians for South American parrots—including companion and breeding birds. When pellets make up about 80% of the total diet, manufacturer copy describes nutritional balance for growth, breeding, brain function, and feather development.
Quick product facts
- Brand: Vetafarm
- Extruded pellets with Australian grains & nuts
- Aimed at South American parrots (conures, Amazons, macaws)
- Feed ~8 g pellets per 100 g bodyweight
- Variant on this listing: Default Title
Before using
- Use pellets as the majority of the diet with produce and nuts
- Nutritional diet food—not a medicine
- Always provide fresh water
- Confirm pack weight and rates on the bag you receive
Nutritional diet only: South American Mix is an extruded pellet diet. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure disease.
Check the pack: Follow printed feeding guidance if it differs from this summary.
What Vetafarm lists it for
Official copy says the remaining 20% of the diet should be fresh fruits and vegetables (15%) plus fresh hand-selected nuts (5%) such as almonds, walnuts, and macadamias. Extrusion is described for nutrient uptake, palatability, and food safety. Made with Australian human-grade ingredients and added nuts.
How to feed | Manufacturer directions
Feed pellets at about 8 g per 100 g of bodyweight, making up 80% of the diet, with the remaining 20% from fresh foods and nuts:
- 80% South American Mix pellets
- 15% fresh fruit and vegetables
- 5% fresh nuts (almonds, walnuts, macadamias; Deli Stix may count toward this 5%)
| Bird example | Approx. bodyweight | Minimum pellets / day |
|---|---|---|
| Small conure | ~100 g | ~8 g |
| Medium Amazon | ~400 g | ~30 g |
| Large macaw | ~800 g | ~60 g |
Label first: Examples are from the official Vetafarm South American Mix page. Monitor condition and consult an avian vet as needed.
Guaranteed analysis | Manufacturer
| Nutrient | Listed value |
|---|---|
| Min crude protein | 19.0% |
| Min crude fat | 7.0% |
| Max fibre | 4.0% |
| Max salt | 0.5% |
| Calcium | 0.8–1.0% |
| Phosphorus | 0.4% |
Ingredients (manufacturer): whole Australian grains & nuts (wheat, corn, soybean, peanuts and almonds), potato starch, chicory root extract, vegetable oils and natural organic acids, amino acids (lysine, methionine & threonine), choline, vitamins (A, B1–B12 group as listed, C, D3, E, H & K) and minerals (calcium, cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, sulphur & zinc).
Size on this listing
Shopify variant title: Default Title. Confirm the printed pack weight on arrival. Store dry below 30°C; manufacturer expiry is typically 2 years from manufacture.
Storage
- Store in a dry area below 30°C
- Keep sealed between uses
- For animal use only — keep out of reach of children
Frequently Asked Questions About South American Mix
Important Safety Notice
For animal use only. Not for human use.
Nutritional diet food only—not a medicine. Provide fresh water daily.
Follow the feeding guidance on the pack you receive. Keep out of reach of children.