Vetafarm D Nutrical 500g – Triple Calcium, Vitamin & Mineral Supplement for Birds

Vetafarm D Nutrical 500g: Triple Calcium, Vitamin & Mineral Supplement for Birds

Vetafarm D Nutrical is a powdered calcium, vitamin and mineral supplement developed by avian vets to fortify any food source. It's designed for birds on seed diets, which are naturally deficient in calcium, vitamins and key minerals, and it's especially valuable for breeding birds and growing chicks. It suits all cage and aviary birds, including parrots, finches, canaries, budgies, cockatiels, pigeons and poultry.

Why Seed-Eating and Breeding Birds Need It

Seed is short on calcium, and calcium demand almost doubles during the breeding season. If a hen isn't getting enough, she doesn't stop laying, she draws calcium out of her own bones to form the eggshells. Over time that leads to bone weakness, deformities and thin or soft-shelled eggs. D Nutrical is designed to correct that shortfall before it causes lasting damage.

Its point of difference is triple-source calcium, drawn from calcium carbonate, calcium diphosphate and calcium triphosphate, supplying 310 mg of calcium per gram (31%). That supports high-quality eggshell production, strong bone formation in young birds, and general good health. Vitamin D3 is included in the formula too, which is what lets birds absorb and use the calcium they're given.

Ingredients

• Calcium: 310 mg per gram, from calcium carbonate, diphosphate and triphosphate

• Vitamins: A, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B9 (folic acid), B12, C, D3 and E

• Minerals: phosphorus, sodium, iodine, potassium, iron, cobalt, copper, magnesium and manganese

How to Use

D Nutrical is a fine powder that dusts easily onto food. Add 20 g of D Nutrical per kg of food (roughly 1 oz per 3 lb) to boost active calcium levels. It can be dusted over fresh fruit and vegetables, sprinkled onto soft foods, or mixed through soaked seed. It's also an ideal way to fortify homemade hand-rearing formulas.

Use it as an everyday maintenance supplement for birds on seed diets, and particularly through the breeding season when calcium demand peaks.

Important

D Nutrical is designed for birds whose diet is lacking, mainly seed eaters. It shouldn't be used alongside commercially prepared, already-fortified feeds such as commercial hand-rearing mixes or pelleted diets, unless your vet specifically directs it. Those feeds already contain balanced vitamins and minerals, and adding more can push nutrients like vitamin A, D3 and calcium into oversupply, which causes its own problems. With too much of a nutrient being as harmful as too little, more is not better here.

Key Features & Benefits

• Powdered calcium, vitamin and mineral supplement developed by avian vets

• Triple calcium sources supplying 310 mg calcium per gram

• Supports high-quality eggshell production and strong bone formation

• Includes vitamin D3, which drives calcium absorption

• Full vitamin and mineral profile to fill the gaps in seed diets

• Dusts easily onto food, fruit, vegetables or soaked seed

• Ideal for fortifying homemade hand-rearing formulas

• Suits all cage and aviary birds, from finches to large parrots

• Available in a 500g pack

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vetafarm D Nutrical used for?
It's a powdered supplement that adds calcium, vitamins and minerals to a bird's food. It's mainly used for birds on seed diets, which lack these nutrients, and it's particularly important for breeding birds and growing chicks.

How do I use D Nutrical?
Add 20 g per kg of food. It's a fine powder, so you can dust it straight onto fresh fruit and vegetables, soft food or soaked seed, or mix it into a homemade hand-rearing formula.

What are the ingredients in D Nutrical?
Calcium at 310 mg per gram from three sources (calcium carbonate, diphosphate and triphosphate), plus vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, C, D3 and E, and the minerals phosphorus, sodium, iodine, potassium, iron, cobalt, copper, magnesium and manganese.

Why does it use triple calcium sources?
Three different calcium sources give a better supply of usable calcium, which supports strong eggshells and proper bone formation in young birds. The added vitamin D3 helps the bird actually absorb it.

Which birds is it suitable for?
All cage and aviary birds on seed-based diets, including parrots, finches, canaries, budgies, cockatiels, pigeons and poultry.

Can I use it if my birds are on pellets?
Generally no. Pelleted and commercially fortified diets already contain balanced vitamins and minerals, so adding a supplement risks oversupplying calcium, vitamin A and D3. Only use it with fortified feeds if your vet directs it.

When should I use it?
As a maintenance supplement for seed-eating birds year-round, and especially through the breeding season, when a hen's calcium requirement nearly doubles.

What size is this pack?
This is the 500g pack. D Nutrical is also available in other sizes for larger aviaries and breeders.