Laucke Mills Black Parrot Breed & Grow 18 – High-Energy Micro Pellet for Breeding Parrots

Laucke Mills Black Parrot Breed & Grow 18: Complete Micro Pellet for Breeding and Growing Birds

Black Parrot Breed & Grow 18 is a high-energy, 18% protein pelleted diet formulated to meet the nutritional needs of breeding and growing birds. It's balanced across protein, energy, vitamins and minerals, so it works as a complete diet without the need to add expensive supplements. Beyond breeding and rearing, it also suits birds that struggle to hold weight or need help correcting nutritional problems such as poor feathering, making it useful as a conditioning food.

It's manufactured as 2.7mm micro pellets, a size that suits a wide range of parrots and reduces the selective feeding you get with a loose seed mix, where birds pick out favourites and leave the rest. Every pellet carries the full balance of nutrients, so the birds get consistent nutrition in each bite rather than an uneven diet.

Fish Oil and Turmeric

A point of difference in this formula is the inclusion of fish oil and turmeric:

• Fish oil provides omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA
• Turmeric is included as a source of curcuminoids

These are built into the pellet along with the core nutrition, rather than being something you add separately.

Guaranteed Analysis (As Fed)

• Protein (min): 18.0%
• Fat (min): 7.0%
• Fibre (max): 8.0%
• Salt (max added): 0.4%

Ingredients

Wheat, triticale, barley, oats, peas, lupins, beans, lentils, canola, soya, sunflower and products derived from these ingredients, plus fish oil, turmeric, limestone, di-calcium phosphate, sodium bicarbonate, potassium carbonate, salt, added amino acids (lysine, methionine, threonine, tryptophan, isoleucine, valine, arginine), antioxidant and digestive enzymes.

Vitamins: A, D3, E, K, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenate), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folic acid), B12 (cobalamin) and choline.

Minerals: calcium, phosphorus, sodium, chloride, cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium and zinc.

Feeding Recommendations

Feed Black Parrot Breed & Grow 18 ad lib (freely available) as the sole diet, alongside Black Parrot Chews 17, or as a supplement to a grain or fruit-based diet. Provide clean, fresh water at all times, and keep the feed dry and stored sealed so it stays fresh. As with any change of diet, introduce it gradually if your birds are used to a seed mix, so they take to the pellets steadily.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Parrot Breed & Grow 18 for?
It's an 18% protein micro pellet formulated for breeding and growing birds, and it also works as a conditioning food for birds that struggle to hold weight or have poor feathering.

What size are the pellets?
They're 2.7mm micro pellets, a size that suits a wide range of parrots and reduces selective feeding.

Does it contain fish oil and turmeric?
Yes. It includes fish oil for omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) and turmeric as a source of curcuminoids.

Can it be used as a complete diet?
Yes. It's balanced across protein, energy, vitamins and minerals, so it can be fed as the sole diet without needing extra supplements, or used to supplement a grain or fruit-based diet.

How much protein does it contain?
It's an 18% minimum protein diet, with 7% minimum fat.

Where can I buy Laucke Mills Black Parrot Breed & Grow 18 in Australia?
It's available from BPG Supplies (Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies), with local pickup in Bonnyrigg NSW and delivery across Australia.