Passwell Budgie Starter 1kg – High-Protein Breeding & Moulting Supplement for Budgies

Passwell Budgie Starter 1kg: High-Protein Breeding & Moulting Supplement

Passwell Budgie Starter is a high-protein nutritional supplement for budgies, cockatiels and small parrots, made in Australia by Passwell (Wombaroo). It is designed to be fed to breeding or moulting adults, to wean young birds onto a solid diet, and to improve the diet of any bird on a seed-based feed. Dry seed mixes are convenient but naturally short on the amino acids, vitamins and minerals birds need most during breeding and moulting, and Budgie Starter is made to fill exactly that gap.

The formula is built around quality protein. It is fortified with the essential amino acids lysine and methionine to meet the higher demands of breeding and moulting birds, and enriched with vitamins, minerals and omega-3 and omega-6 to support egg production, chick health and good feather condition. It also includes added iodine to help prevent the deficiency common in seed-based diets, plus an Actigen prebiotic to support gut health. It is offered as a moist crumble that birds take to readily.

It is important to know this is a supplement, not a complete sole diet. It works alongside your birds' normal seed or crumble diet to lift protein and nutrient levels when they need it most. It is also ideal for weaning young budgies from hand rearing food onto solids, and birds transition easily from Budgie Starter onto Passwell Crumbles by mixing the two and gradually increasing the crumbles.

Key Features & Benefits

• High-protein supplement for budgies, cockatiels and small parrots

• Feed to breeding or moulting adults, or to improve any seed-based diet

• Fortified with lysine and methionine to meet breeding and moulting demands

• Vitamins, minerals and omega-3 and 6 to support egg production and chick health

• Added iodine to help prevent deficiency on seed diets

• Includes Actigen prebiotic to support gut health

• Ideal for weaning young birds onto a solid diet

• Australian made by Passwell (Wombaroo)

Guaranteed Analysis

• Protein: 23%

• Fat: 10%

• Ash: 6%

• Moisture: 7%

• Energy: 16 MJ/kg

How to Use

Budgie Starter is served as a moist crumble. Mix 10g (1 scoop) of powder with about 3mL (half a teaspoon) of water, slowly adding the water to the powder and mixing with a fork to form a moist, crumbly (not wet) mix. You can also mix in finely chopped greens, grated vegetables or sprouted seed depending on what your birds prefer, adding a little extra water if needed. Offer it alongside your birds' normal diet and fresh water. Prepare it fresh each day and remove any uneaten moist food, since moist foods spoil quickly. For weaning, offer it once young birds are fully feathered and starting to self-feed.

Getting the Best From It

• Feed it around breeding and moult. This is when birds have the highest protein and nutrient demands and benefit most from the supplement.

• Make it fresh daily. Mix only what your birds will eat and remove leftovers, as moist food spoils quickly, especially in warm weather.

• Keep the mix crumbly, not wet. A moist, crumbly texture is easier for birds to eat and less messy than a sloppy mix.

• Use it to transition young birds. It bridges hand rearing food and adult crumbles. Mix with Passwell Crumbles and increase the crumbles gradually.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Passwell Budgie Starter a complete diet?
No. It is a high-protein supplement fed alongside your birds' normal seed or crumble diet, especially during breeding, moulting and weaning. It is not intended as a sole diet.

What birds is it for?
It suits budgies, cockatiels and small parrots. Feed it to breeding or moulting adults, to wean young birds, or to improve the diet of any bird on seed.

How do I prepare it?
Mix 10g (one scoop) of powder with about 3mL of water into a moist, crumbly mix, optionally adding chopped greens or sprouted seed. Prepare it fresh each day and remove uneaten moist food.

When should I feed it?
It is most valuable during breeding and moulting, when birds need extra protein and nutrients, and for weaning young birds onto solid food.

Can I use it to wean baby budgies?
Yes. It is ideal for weaning young once they are fully feathered and self-feeding, and birds move easily from it onto Passwell Crumbles by mixing the two.

Where can I buy Passwell Budgie Starter in Australia?
It is available online in the 1kg size with shipping across Australia and local pickup in Bonnyrigg, NSW. Current pricing is shown on this page.