Versele Laga Nutribird A21 Supplement for Birds

Nutribird A21 is a complete hand rearing food for baby birds, made by Versele-Laga in Belgium. Versele Laga Nutribird A21 is developed for Amazons, cockatoos, large parakeets and other young birds with a high protein requirement, and it can be used from hatching until weaning. Mixed with warm water into a smooth porridge, this Nutribird A21 hand feeding formula gives growing birds their protein, vitamins, minerals and amino acids in every feed. It is available in 250g and 800g packs.

What Is Nutribird A21?

Nutribird A21 for baby birds is a fine, water-soluble rearing formula built for the first weeks of a chick's life. The manufacturer lists bakery products, vegetable protein extracts, oils and fats, plant derivatives, minerals, sugars, yeasts and mannan-oligosaccharides in the composition. It also contains a gut flora stabiliser (Bacillus velezensis), digestive enzymes and organic acids, which Versele says support crop function and digestion. It is developed by veterinarians and used by breeders and ornithological parks. This is a rearing food for chicks, not a daily diet for adult birds.

How to Prepare & Feed Nutribird A21

The Nutribird A21 formula is mixed with hot water, and the ratio changes as the chick grows. For the first few mixes, weigh the powder precisely.

1. Mix the powder and water in a clean, disinfected bowl. Use boiled or bottled water, since tap water may carry harmful bacteria.
2. Stir vigorously and let it rest for a minute. Done right, you get a smooth porridge.
3. Let it cool to 39°C, then stir once more before serving so the water and food do not separate.
4. Give about 10% of your chick's body weight per feeding.
5. Prepare a fresh mix before every meal, in small amounts, and discard leftovers.

What If My Chick Doesn't Take to It?

1. Check the temperature first. Food that is too cool or too hot can put a chick off, and overheated food can burn the crop.
2. Check the consistency against the age table above. A mix that is too thick or too thin is a common cause.
3. Make a fresh batch instead of reusing the last one.
4. If the chick refuses feeds, seems sluggish, has a crop that is slow to empty or has a sour smell, or the droppings change, call an avian vet the same day.

Safety Information

• Hand feeding needs practice. Aspiration of food into the airways and crop burns are real risks, so ask an experienced breeder or avian vet to show you the technique first.
• Use a thermometer. Do not judge the temperature by touch, and avoid microwaving the mixed porridge, as it heats unevenly.
• Clean and disinfect bowls, syringes and spoons after every feed.
• If your chick has a known health problem, check with an avian vet before starting.

Storage & Handling

Keep the pack tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture, which matters in Indian summers and through themonsoon. Check the best before date on the pack when it arrives. Never store a mixed batch for later.

Substitutes / Alternatives

• Nutribird A19: Versele's high-energy rearing formula for macaws, eclectus, African greys and other chicks with high energy needs. See the Versele Laga collection for the range.
• 250g pack: the sensible pick if you are rearing one or two chicks, so you use it up before the best before date.
• 800g pack: better value per gram at about ₹278 per 100g against ₹342 for the 250g, suited to breeders and larger clutches.

Quick Tips for Pet Parents

• Weigh the powder on a kitchen scale for the first few mixes.
• Use a thermometer; 39°C is the target.
• Mix small, fresh batches before every feed.
• Keep a daily log of weight, feeds and crop clearing.
• Once weaned, move on to a suitable daily diet from our bird food collection.

Why Buy From Supertails

• 100% authentic: made by Verlacor N.V., Versele-Laga in Belgium, imported and marketed in India by Orange Pet Nutrition, and sold as a vet-approved Supertails' Choice product.
• Fast delivery: 30-minute minutes delivery in select cities, with free shipping on orders above ₹699.
• Easy returns: see our return policy for details.
• Vet support: a complimentary vet consult for every new member.

You can buy Nutribird A21 online at Supertails. The Nutribird A21 price starts at ₹855 for 250g (MRP ₹950) and ₹2,228 for 800g (MRP ₹2,475).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nutribird A21 used for?
It is used as hand rearing food for parrots and other baby birds, fed in place of parent feeding from hatching until weaning. As a hand rearing formula for birds, it supplies the nutrients a growing chick needs in a form that is easy to prepare.

Is Nutribird A21 good for baby birds?
Yes, provided the species suits it. It is formulated as baby bird food for chicks with a high protein requirement, with vitamins, minerals and amino acids for growth, plus digestive support. Your avian vet can confirm whether it is the right formula for your chick.

How do you use Nutribird A21?
Mix it with hot water according to the chick's age, cool it to 39°C, and feed about 10% of the chick's body weight per feeding. Prepare a fresh batch for every meal. This is the A21 hand feeding formula routine in short.

How do you prepare Nutribird A21?
Combine 1 part powder with 6 parts water for a newly hatched chick, thinning the water down to 2 to 2.5 parts from day 5 to weaning. Stir well, let it rest for a minute, cool to 39°C and stir again before feeding. Use boiled or bottled water.

Which birds can eat Nutribird A21?
It is made for Amazons, cockatoos and large parakeets, along with other young birds with a high protein requirement. If you are unsure about a species, ask your avian vet or breeder.

Is Nutribird A21 suitable for parrots?
Yes, Nutribird A21 for parrots is aimed at Amazons and other large parrots. As a parrot hand feeding formula, it suits baby parrots and parrot chicks from hatching to weaning. New to parrots? Our guide on how to take care of a parrot covers the basics.

What is the difference between Nutribird A19 and A21?
A19 is Versele's high-energy formula for macaws, eclectus, African greys and other chicks with high energy needs. A21 is the high-protein choice for Amazons, cockatoos and large parakeets. Choose by species, and check with an avian vet if unsure.

How often should baby birds be hand fed?
It depends on the species and age. Newly hatched chicks need very frequent feeds, and the gaps grow longer as the chick grows and approaches weaning. Many breeders use crop emptying as their guide, so ask your avian vet or breeder for a schedule that fits your chick.

How do you hand feed a baby bird?
Use a clean syringe or spoon and feed the warm porridge slowly, letting the chick swallow between mouthfuls. Keep the chick warm, and stop if it coughs or struggles. The right formula for hand feeding baby birds helps, but technique matters just as much, so get hands-on guidance from an experienced person the first time.

Can Nutribird A21 be used for young birds?
Yes, it works for growing birds from hatching through to weaning. Once your chick is eating on its own, switch to a suitable daily diet. Our best bird food guide can help you pick one.

Ready to Start Hand Rearing?

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Delivery

We deliver anywhere in Bangladesh. Orders are usually handed to the courier within one working day. Inside Dhaka that means delivery in 1-2 days, and 2-4 days elsewhere.

You can pay cash when the parcel reaches you, or pay online in advance.

Returns and exchanges

If a product arrives damaged, faulty, or it is not what you ordered, tell us within 7 days of delivery. We will exchange it or refund you, and the return delivery charge is on us.

Changed your mind? You can still send the product back within 7 days, as long as it is unused and in its original packaging. In that case the return delivery charge is yours.

A few products cannot be returned once opened, for hygiene or safety reasons. Where that applies, it is written on the product page.

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