Collection: Passwell

Treat bar for canaries & finches. Designed to promote foraging activity and nutritional variety.

Key Features

• Seed treat enriched with protein & vitamins.
• Shell grit for added calcium.
• Edible gelatine binder (not glue).

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Ingredients

Canary Seed, Hulled Oats, Japanese Millet, Shirohie Millet, Canola Seed, Linseed, Vegetable Oils, Shell Grit, Gelatine, Citric Acid, Vitamins & Minerals. Seasonal variation in seed types and quantities may occur.

Pack Sizes

Individual bar minimum weight 75g net.

Feed as a treat to pet and aviary canaries or finches. Hang from cage using the attached wire. Feed over an open tray to collect any wastage.

Caged birds are prone to over-eating and obesity so limit intake to one 75g bar per 5-10 canaries or finches per week.

Calcium and Vitamin D supplement to promote healthy egg formation and chick growth in birds.

Key Benefits

• Liquid Calcium and Vitamin D₃ for strong egg shell and bone growth.
• Essential minerals magnesium & manganese for egg production.
• Contains lutein, a natural egg-yolk anti-oxidant.
• Readily absorbable liquid, administered in water, food or orally.

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Active Ingredients

Liquid Gold supplies Calcium, Vitamin D₃, Magnesium, Manganese and Lutein in liquid form that can be added to drinking water, soaked seed or soft foods. Can also be administered orally to deficient birds.

Dosage

In Water: Mix 20mL of Liquid Gold per litre of drinking water.

In Food: Add 40mL of Liquid Gold per kg of soaked seed or soft food and mix well.

Individual bird dosage: 0.2mL per 100g body weight.

Note that both Calcium and Vitamin D₃ may be toxic to birds at high doses so it is not recommended to add Liquid Gold to food preparations which are already fortified with these nutrients.

Nutritional supplement for finches and softbills. Feed to breeding birds, as a substitute for live food, or to improve a seed-based diet.

Key Features

• Excellent Nutrition: Highly digestible protein with a balance of amino acids for muscle and feather condition.
• Improved Breeding Condition: Vitamins, minerals and omega 3 & 6 to enhance egg production and chick health.
• Ideal Live Food Substitute: Easy and nutritious replacement to feeding live food.

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Ingredients

Processed cereals (wheat, barley, oats) soy & whey protein isolates, meat meal, vegetable oils, omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acids, lysine, methionine, taurine, carotenoids, vitamins A, B₁, B₂, B₃, B₅, B₆, B₉, B₁₂, C, D₃, K, biotin, choline, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, iodine, selenium, 1g/kg Actigen® dried yeast prebiotic.

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Directions

Feed as a moist crumble, or mixed with finely diced vegetables, soaked seed or other moist foods. Prepare food fresh each day to avoid microbial contamination. Birds that consume live food may be enticed to eat Finch Soft Food by mixing in small insects with the prepared food (e.g. chopped mealworms, fly pupae or termites).

To feed as a moist crumble:

Mix 10g (1 scoop) of powder with approx. 3mL (½ tsp) of water

Slowly add water to the powder while mixing with a fork to form a moist, crumbly mix.

To feed with soaked seed or vegetables:

Mix 10g (1 scoop) of powder with 20g (2 scoops) diced veg or soaked seed

Other foods such as finely chopped greens, fruit, mashed hard-boiled egg or sprouted seed can be used, depending on bird preference. Add a little extra water to moisten the mix if necessary.

Other Birds

Finch Soft Food can also be used to boost the protein and nutrient levels in the diet of other breeding birds including parrots, lorikeets & cockatoos. Feed as a moist crumble at the rate of 10-15g per day or as veg mix at the rate of 20-30g per day.

Treat bar containing a combination of fruit & seeds. Suitable for medium to large parrots including ringnecks, alexandrines, conures, amazons, macaws, rosellas and cockatoos.

Key Features

• Seed, fruit & nut treat enriched with protein & vitamins.
• Shell grit for added calcium.
• Edible gelatine binder (not glue).

Ingredients

Paw Paw, Pineapple, Apricot, Banana, Sultanas, Hulled Oats, Sunflower, Safflower, Vegetable Oils, Shell Grit, Gelatine, Citric Acid, Vitamins & Minerals. Seasonal variation in ingredients may occur.

Pack Sizes

Individual bar minimum weight 75g net.

Feed as a treat to pet and aviary birds. Hang from cage using the attached wire. Feed over an open tray to collect any wastage.

Caged birds are prone to over-eating and obesity so limit intake to one 75g bar per bird per week.

Treat bar containing a combination of nuts & grain. Suitable for medium to large parrots including ringnecks, alexandrines, conures, amazons, macaws, rosellas and cockatoos.

Key Features

• Nut & grain treat enriched with protein & vitamins.
• Shell grit for added calcium.
• Edible gelatine binder (not glue).

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Ingredients

Peanuts, Almonds, Mixed Nuts, Hulled Oats, Sunflower, Safflower, Sorghum, Japanese Millet, Shirohie Millet, French White Millet, Canola Seed, Linseed, Vegetable Oils, Shell Grit, Gelatine, Citric Acid, Vitamins & Minerals. Seasonal variation in ingredients may occur.

Pack Sizes

Individual bar minimum weight 75g net.

Feed as a treat to pet and aviary birds. Hang from cage using the attached wire. Feed over an open tray to collect any wastage.

Caged birds are prone to over-eating and obesity so limit intake to one 75g bar per bird per week.

Passwell Factor Red is concentrated powder used to enhance the plumage colour of Red Factor Canaries, Red Siskins, Flamingoes and other species of birds that require dietary canthaxanthin to maintain feather colour.

Key Features

• Contains a minimum 10% Canthaxanthin in concentrated powder form.
• More cost-effective than pre-diluted liquid preparations.
• Can be added to drinking water, in soft food or pelleted diets.

Active Ingredient

Pack Sizes

 25g, 50g, 100g & 1kg packs.

Directions

Dissolve in water to make a stock solution, which is then further diluted with drinking water or mixed with soft food.

To Make Stock Solution

For 1 Litre of Stock Solution: Add 25g Factor Red powder to 1 litre of  boiling water.

Add half the water (500ml) to the power first and mix until dissolved. Then add the remaining 500ml of boiling water and mix thoroughly.

Store stock solution in the refrigerator.

For Use in Drinking Water

Supply before and during moult periods. Dilute 50ml of stock solution with 950ml boiling water to make 1 litre of drinking water. Allow to cool, before offering to birds. Make fresh daily.

For Use in Soft Food

Feed throughout the year. Add to soft foods such as Passwell Egg & Biscuit and Passwell Finch Soft Food. Thoroughly mix 5ml (1 teaspoon) of stock solution per 100g of soft food offered. Prepare fresh daily.

Treat bar containing a combination of dried fruits including paw paw, pineapple & banana. Suitable for all lorikeets, lories and fruit-eating parrots.

Key Features

• Fruit treat specially designed for lorikeets.
• No seeds or starches to aid digestion.
• Edible gelatine binder (not glue).

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Ingredients

Paw paw, Pineapple, Banana, Apple, Sultanas, Apricot, Dates, Honeydew, Cranberries, Gelatine, Citric Acid, Vitamins & Minerals. Seasonal variation in ingredients may occur.

Pack Sizes

Individual bar minimum weight 75g net.

Feed as a treat to pet and aviary birds. Hang from cage using the attached wire. Feed over an open tray to collect any wastage.

Caged birds are prone to over-eating and obesity so limit intake to one 75g bar per bird per week.

Treat bar for budgies. Designed to promote foraging activity and nutritional variety.

Key Features

• Seed treat enriched with protein & vitamins.
• Shell grit for added calcium.
• Edible gelatine binder (not glue).

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Ingredients

Hulled Oats, Japanese Millet, Canary Seed, Panicum, French White Millet, Vegetable Oils, Shell Grit, Gelatine, Citric Acid, Vitamins & Minerals. Seasonal variation in seed types and quantities may occur.

Pack Sizes

Individual bar minimum weight 75g net.

Feed as a treat to pet and aviary budgies. Hang from cage using the attached wire. Feed over an open tray to collect any wastage.

Caged birds are prone to over-eating and obesity so limit intake to one 75g bar per pair of budgies per week.

Nutritional supplement for parrots and cockatoos. Feed to breeding adults, weaning chicks or birds on a seed or fruit-based diet.

Key Features

• Excellent Nutrition – Enriched with omega-3 & 6, vitamins & minerals to enhance breeding condition.
• High in Protein – Fortified with essential amino acids (lysine, methionine) for good muscle and feather condition.
• Highly Palatable – Readily accepted by most parrots, making it easy to provide a nutritious, balanced diet.

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Ingredients

Processed cereals & legumes (wheat, barley, oats, peas, lupins), parsley, almonds, soy & whey protein isolates, vegetable oils, omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acids, lysine, methionine, carotenoids, vitamins A, B₁,B₂, B₃, B₅, B₆ ,B₉, B₁₂, C, D₃ ,K, biotin, choline, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, iodine, selenium, 1g/kg Actigen® dried yeast prebiotic.

Typical Analysis

Directions

Feed as a moist crumble, or mixed with diced veg, soaked seed or other moist foods. Prepare food fresh each day to avoid microbial contamination.

Moist Crumble:

Mix 10g (1 scoop) of powder with approx. 3mL (½ tsp) of water

Slowly add water to the powder while mixing with a fork to form a moist, crumbly mix.

To feed with soaked seed or vegetables:

Mix 10g (1 scoop) of powder with 20g (2 scoops) diced veg or soaked seed

For convenience, use frozen peas & corn which have been thawed before mixing. Other foods such as chopped greens, fruit or soaked seed can be used, depending on bird preference. Add a little extra water to moisten the mix if necessary.

Feeding Guide

Weaning

Parrot Soft Food is ideal to be used as a weaning food for hand-reared parrots when transitioning from Hand Rearing Food to a solid diet. 

Pellet Conversion

Birds will readily transition from Parrot Soft Food to Crumbles or Parrot Pellets by mixing the two products together, and then gradually increasing the proportion of Crumbles or Pellets.

Nutrient-enriched formula for all parrots, finches, pigeons & doves.
Can be fed from hatching to weaning.

Key Features

• Nutritionally Balanced: High quality protein with essential amino acids (lysine, methionine) for feather and muscle growth. Enriched with omega-3 & 6, vitamins & minerals for healthy chick development.
• Improved Health: Probiotic and prebiotic for gut health, plus enzymes for enhanced digestibility.
• Easily Prepared: Smooth consistency ideal for spoon or crop-feeding.

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Ingredients

Processed cereals (rice, wheat, oats), soy & whey protein isolates, glucose, vegetable oils, omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acids, lysine, methionine, carotenoids, taurine, vitamins A,B₁,B₂,B₃,B₅,B₆,B₉,B₁₂,C,D₃,K, biotin, choline, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, iodine, selenium. 5g/kg Protexin®Soluble probiotic (180 million CFU/g), 1g/kg Natuzyme® multi-enzyme, 1g/kg Actigen® dried yeast prebiotic.

Analysis

Feed until the crop is comfortably full. As a general rule, this equates to about 10% of body weight per feed. Let the crop empty completely at least once a day by allowing an overnight fasting period.

Growth

Weigh chicks before feeding each day. On average chicks should gain from 5 -15% of their body weight per day, until they are well-feathered. Failure to gain weight could indicate disease, or mean that chicks are not getting enough food. Healthy chicks that are not gaining sufficient weight may need more frequent feeds, more volume at each feed or a higher proportion of powder in the mix. Feed and growth charts for various species are available under Hand-Rearing.

Weaning

Offer adult-type foods once chicks are fully feathered or start to resist being hand fed. Ideal weaning foods include Parrot Soft Food, Budgie Starter or Egg & Biscuit. Gradually reduce the frequency and volume of hand rearing food to encourage weaning. For long-term health, it is a good practice to wean young birds on to a balanced diet of Parrot Pellets/Crumbles. Initially offer moistened pellets/crumbles and once chicks start eating these, they can be fed dry. Chicks may naturally lose some weight during weaning (up to 15%), so it’s important to monitor food consumption and bird health in this period.

Diet specially formulated to maintain bright feather colour in red canaries.

Key Features

• Keeps Canaries Red: Seed mix is fortified with the red carotenoid pigment canthaxanthin.
• Unique Infusion Process: Canthaxnthin is absorbed into the kernel of the seed, meaning it is readily consumed by the bird and available during feather growth.
• Simple & Effective: Providing canthaxanthin in the seed is more effective than dosing drinking water, as it is non-messy, reduces waste and ensures optimum intake.

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Ingredients

Canary Seed, Hulled Oats, French White Millet, Japanese Millet, Canola, Linseed, Canthaxanthin (50mg/kg). Some seasonal variation in seed content and composition may occur.

Active Constituent

Red Factor Canary Seed should be available to birds whenever they are growing new feathers. Supplementation only affects the colour of growing feathers, not existing ones, so colour change may not be seen until the next moult. It only affects canaries with red factor genetics.

During primary moult: (summer-autumn)

Feed as 100% of the seed component of the diet, just prior to and during feather moult.

Rest of the year

Feed as at least 50% of the usual seed diet. This will maintain sufficient levels of canthaxanthin in the bloodstream to account for any out-of-season moulting.

If feeding seed as the main diet, birds can become deficient in vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids, particularly when breeding. We recommend supplementing with Egg & Biscuit or Crumbles, which contain a balance of these essential nutrients. Also offer a range of fresh seeding grasses, leafy greens and finely diced vegetables.

Nutritionally balanced diet for lorikeets and lories.

Key Features

• Excellent Nutrition: Enriched with essential amino acids (lysine, methionine), omega-3 & 6, vitamins & minerals.
• Improved Health: High-quality protein for good feather and body condition. Moderate iron & vitamin A levels reduce the risk of dietary overload.
• Calculated Feed Guidelines: To minimise waste and prevent over-feeding.

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Ingredients

Sucrose, glucose, processed cereals, soy & whey protein isolates, vegetable oils, omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acids, lysine, methionine, carotenoids, vitamins A, B₁, B₂, B₃, B₅, B₆, B₉, B₁₂, C, D₃, K, biotin, choline, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, iodine, selenium, 1g/kg Actigen dried yeast prebiotic.

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Directions

Feed dry, or mix with warm water to a desired consistency. Always ensure that fresh drinking water is available. Remove soiled or uneaten food daily. Captive birds are prone to over-eating, so feed according to body weight, based on the guidelines below.

These feed amounts may vary depending on daily temperature, bird activity level and the nutritional value of other foods eaten. Offer a variety of fruit, vegetables and as much native blossom as possible.

Breeding Lorikeets

Increase feed quantity by up to 50% and supplement with Parrot Soft Food or Finch Soft Food.

Wild Lorikeets

Ration daily feed to no more than 3g (⅓ scoop) per bird per day. Limit feeding frequency to reduce dependence on the food. Thoroughly clean feed containers between feeds. Transmission of disease and the presence of predators can be problems at feed stations. An alternative to feeding is to plant flowering native shrubs and provide fresh water.

Treat bar containing a combination of seed, fruit & nuts. Suitable for medium to large parrots including ringnecks, alexandrines, conures, amazons, macaws, rosellas and cockatoos.

Key Features

• Seed, fruit & nut treat enriched with protein & vitamins.
• Shell grit for added calcium.
• Edible gelatine binder (not glue).

Ingredients

Hulled Oats, Sunflower, Safflower, Sorghum, Corn, Japanese Millet, Shirohie Millet, French White Millet, Canola Seed, Linseed, Paw Paw, Peanuts, Almonds, Banana, Vegetable Oils, Shell Grit, Gelatine, Citric Acid, Vitamins & Minerals. Seasonal variation in ingredients may occur.

Pack Sizes

Individual bar minimum weight 75g net.

Feed as a treat to pet and aviary birds. Hang from cage using the attached wire. Feed over an open tray to collect any wastage.

Caged birds are prone to over-eating and obesity so limit intake to one 75g bar per bird per week.

Nutritional supplement for cage & aviary birds including canaries, finches, parrots & pigeons. Feed to breeding adults, weaning chicks or birds on a seed-based diet.

Key Features

• Nutritionally Balanced: Formulated to meet the specific nutritional requirements of cage & aviary birds.
• Quality Protein: Whole egg, soy & whey proteins to achieve a balanced amino acid profile.
• Improved Breeding Condition:  Vitamins, minerals and omega-3 & 6 to enhance egg production and chick health.

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Ingredients

Processed cereals (wheat, oats, maw), whole egg powder, soy & whey protein isolates, vegetable oils, omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acids, lysine, methionine, taurine, carotenoids, vitamins A, B₁, B₂, B₃, B₅, B₆, B₉, B₁₂, C, D₃, K, biotin, choline, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, iodine, selenium, 1g/kg Actigen® dried yeast prebiotic.

Typical Analysis

Directions

Feed as a moist crumble, or mixed with diced vegetables, soaked seed or other moist foods. Prepare food fresh each day to avoid microbial contamination. Can also be fed dry.

To feed as a moist crumble:

Mix 10g (1 scoop) of powder with approx. 3mL (½ tsp) of water

Slowly add water to the powder while mixing with a fork to form a moist, crumbly mix.

To feed with soaked seed or vegetables:

Mix 10g (1 scoop) of powder with 20g (2 scoops) diced veg or soaked seed

Other foods such as finely chopped greens, fruit, mashed hard-boiled egg or sprouted seed can be used, depending on bird preference. Add a little extra water to moisten the mix if necessary.

Weaning

Egg & Biscuit is ideal for weaning young from Hand Rearing Food on to a solid diet. Offer as a moist crumble or veg mix once young are fully-feathered and starting to self-feed.

Conversion to Pellets or Crumbles

Birds will readily convert from Egg & Biscuit to Crumbles/Parrot Pellets by mixing the products together, then gradually increasing the proportion of crumbles/pellets.

Balanced diet for all parrots including ringnecks, conures, amazons, eclectus, cockatoos & macaws.Use as a healthy replacement to seed mixes.

Key Features

• Totally edible – Reduces waste and mess.
• Better Nutrition – Enriched with essential amino acids (lysine, methionine), omega-3 & 6, vitamins & minerals.
• Improved Health – Low fat for weight control, with quality protein for good feather condition.

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Ingredients

Processed cereals & legumes (wheat, barley, oats, peas, lupins), soy & whey protein isolates, lysine, methionine, vegetable oils, omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acids, carotenoids, vitamins A, B₁, B₂, B₃, B₅, B₆, B₉, B₁₂, C, D₃, K, biotin, choline, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, iodine, selenium, 1g/kg Actigen® dried yeast prebiotic.

Typical Analysis

Nutritional supplement for budgies, cockatiels and small parrots. Feed to breeding or moulting adults, weaning chicks or birds on a seed-based diet.

Key Features

• High Quality Protein: Fortified with essential amino acids (lysine & methionine) to meet the increased requirements of breeding or moulting birds.
• Improved Breeding Condition:  Vitamins, minerals and omega-3 & 6 to enhance egg production and chick health.
• Added Iodine: To help prevent deficiency from seed-based diets.

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Ingredients

Processed cereals (wheat, oats, panicum, niger), soy & whey protein isolates, vegetable oils, omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acids, lysine, methionine, taurine, carotenoids, vitamins A, B₁, B₂, B₃, B₅, B₆, B₉, B₁₂, C, D₃, K, biotin, choline, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, iodine, selenium, 1g/kg Actigen® dried yeast prebiotic.

Typical Analysis

Directions

Feed as a moist crumble, or mixed with finely diced vegetables, soaked seed or other moist foods. Prepare food fresh each day to avoid microbial contamination.

To feed as moist crumble:

Mix 10g (1 scoop) of powder with approx. 3mL (½ tsp) of water

Slowly add water to the powder while mixing with a fork to form a moist, crumbly mix.

To feed with soaked seed or vegetables:

Mix 10g (1 scoop) of powder with 20g (2 scoops) diced veg or soaked seed

Foods such as finely chopped greens, grated vegetables or sprouted seed can be used, depending on bird preference. Add a little extra water to moisten the mix if necessary.

Weaning

Budgie Starter is ideal for weaning young from Hand Rearing Food on to a solid diet. Offer as a moist crumble or veg mix once young are fully-feathered and starting to self-feed.

Conversion to Crumbles

Birds will readily transition from Budgie Starter to Passwell Crumbles by mixing the products together, then gradually increasing the proportion of crumbles.

First Aid for Birds provides emergency nutrition for critically sick or orphaned birds.

Key Features

• An instant energy, high protein boost for all sick birds.
• Highly digestible amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins & minerals for quick absorption.
• Invaluable assist-feeding formula for orphaned or injured birds.

Ingredients

Glucose, maltodextrin, Albumen, hydrolysed casein, vegetable oils, omega-3 & 6 fatty acids, vitamins A, B₁,B₂,B₆, B₁₂,C,D₃,E,K, nicotinamide, pantothenic acid, biotin, folic acid, choline, inositol, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, iodine, selenium

Analysis

Ensure that sick or injured birds are kept in a quiet and warm environment (approximately 28ºC).

Birds should be treated for hypothermia, dehydration and shock before attempted to being fed. Seek veterinary advice.

Directions

• Mix 6g (2 heaped teaspoons) of First Aid with 10mL of pre-boiled water heated to about 50°C
• Do not use immediately. Allow mixture to stand for 2 minutes to absorb all the water
• If too thick, reheat and add a little more water
• Feed First Aid at 35°C using a spoon or syringe
• Take care not to introduce food into the bird's windpipe
• Prepare First Aid fresh each time and feed until the bird recovers enough to eat its normal food.