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It can be difficult to decide between some products For help choosing between Guardian Angel and Poly-Aid (Survive) for your sick bird's particular problem click here.
Here are quick links to products on this page:
Feather Plucking Starter Pack  Guardian Angel   Spark (Energise)    Poly-Aid (Survive)    Feather-Up    Calcivet (CalciBoost)  Calcivet Powder    Wheeze-Eeze    Wheeze-Eeze Concentrate    Special Needs Diet    Special Needs Diet 2    Flourish    Potent Brew    BioPlus    Colloidal Silver     MegaCare

Guardian Angel
Probably the most advance "sick bird product" for over a decade.
Combines unique ingredients that assist the immune system to act quickly and effectively when the bird is invaded by any infections germs. Supported with probiotics, prebiotics, vitamins, yeast extracts and the renowned Birdcare Energy System (like Spark(Energise) and Poly-Aid (Survive)).
Click here for an informative article.
If you are having trouble deciding between Guardian Angel and Poly-Aid (Survive) read this short article.

Application: In water: 20g per litre or 1 level tsp (3g) for 150mls (do not use Aviclens with GA)
On food: Approx 1 gram per kg body weight
Give 1 pinch for 20 small finches, 7 canaries, 3 budgies, 2 cockatiels.  Give 2 pinches for 1 Amazon or African Grey.  Give 4 pinches for 1 Macaw. Alternatively give 1 level tsp (3g) for 240 small finches, 84 canaries, 36 budgies, 24 cockatiels, 6 Amazons or Greys or 3 Macaws.
Clean fresh water must always be available if Guardian Angel is used on the food.  If calcium deficiency is suspected also use Calcivet.
Pack Sizes: 40g, 80g, 300g
Active ingredients: (per kg unless stated otherwise)
Vitamin A 377,000ius, Vitamin D3 47,700 ius, Vitamin E 943mg, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Vitamin B12, Biotin, Choline Bitartrate, Folic Acid, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin C.
Minerals include: selenium, iron, cobalt, manganese, copper, magnesium, zinc, sulphur, sodium and iodine, potassium, calcium.
Allicin concentrate, glucose polymers, yeast extracts, L-carnitine tartrate,
Freeze dried beneficial bacteria: L. casei casei 40 mil cfus/gram, E. faecium 120 mil cfus/gram
Shelf life: 20-24 months

Feather Plucking Starter Pack
A three product pack to help feather plucking birds.  This pack contains Calcivet 30ml, Potent Brew 30ml and EasyBird Complete Pet Supplement 50g.  The combination of the three supplements are designed to help with nutritional deficiencies and stress which can trigger off feather chewing or plucking ( read our article for further information).
Pack size: 110g
Application: (click link)
Calcivet , Potent Brew, EasyBird .
Active Ingredients: Calcivet -
Magnesium, Vitamin D3, Calcium. Potent Brew - Vit A 160,000 iu, Vit D3 25,000 iu,Vit E 3,000 mg, Vit C 4,000 mgl.  EasyBird Complete Pet - Hi value protein (15%), Essential oils, Vit A (170,000ius), D (17,000 ius), E (500 mgs), C, B1, B2, B6, B12, K, Biotin, Choline, Folic acid, Niacin and Pantothenic acid. Minerals include Calcium, Cobalt, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Selenium, Sodium, Sulphur and Zinc. Selected health supporting herbs. Amino acids.

Spark (Energize) (Powder)     Customer Comments
First aid for sick or stressed birds. Replaces lost body salts and provides a sustained energy boost. Ideal for show birds. Use whenever birds look fluffed. But Guardian Angel is a much better and more modern product. Spark (Energise) is now used mostly for show and stress preparation.

Application: Add to water 3g to 150mls (1/4 pint).
Pack sizes: 40g, 80g, 300g, 1 kg.
Active ingredients: Starch - Maize (hydrolysed), Potassium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Sulphate.
Shelf life: 20 - 24 months.

Poly-Aid (Survive) (powder)     Customer Comments
Emergency nutrition for sick and injured birds. Stop sick birds from starving.
If you are having trouble deciding between Guardian Angel and Poly-Aid (Survive) read this
short article.

Application: 3g per 60g bodyweight twice per day. Mix with 1.5ml water per 3g Poly-Aid (Survive) and feed with crop-tube or spoon.
Pack sizes: 20g, 40g, 80g, 300g.
Active ingredients: Vitamins A, D3, E, K, C. Balanced protein, mineral salts, glucose polymers, 8 Rapisorb minerals and 9 other essential vitamins.
Shelf life: Normally 20 - 24 months

Feather-Up (powder)
Add to food. Moulting supplement containing multi-vitamins, 'Rapisorb' minerals, amino acids and protein. Recommended that Calcivet (CalciBoost) and Potent Brew are used in conjunction with this product for best results.

Application: Small single pet birds (budgies/canaries) - one pinch daily on seed.
Large pet birds (parrots) - one pinch daily on fruit or eggfood.
Pack sizes: 50g, 100g, 360g
Active ingredients: Vitamins A, D3, E plus 10 other vitamins. Rapisorb minerals: selenium, iron, cobalt, manganese, copper, zinc, magnesium plus iodine and sulphur. Limiting amino acids, protein and Glucose polymers.
Shelf life: Normally 10-12 months

Calcivet (CalciBoost) (liquid)
Liquid calcium supplement for growing birds. It is easily absorbed and quickly gets to the bones, nerves and muscles where it is needed.

Application: In water (10-20 mls per litre) or on soft-food 0.1-0.2 mls per 100g bodyweight. Use the lower doses in hard water areas.
Pack sizes: 30ml, 100ml, 250ml, 500ml, 1ltr, 5ltr
Active ingredients: Magnesium, Vitamin D3, Calcium.
Shelf-life: Normally 16-18 months

Calcivet ON-FOOD Powder
Calcium, magnesium and vitamin D3 for addition to soft foods or fresh foods.  For breeding and growing birds.

Application: Sprinkle over fresh foods, human foods or moistened soft foods(Feast). Use once or twice a week for non-breeding birds andup to 5 days a week for breeders. Use less frequently if birdsgetting very hard drinking water. For small collections give 1pinch for a pair of finches/canaries, 2 pinches per pair budgies,4 pinches per pair cockatiels/rosellas, 4 pinches for oneamazon/grey, 8 pinches per macaw.Alternatively add 20g (4 heaped teaspoons) to a kg of dry softood. Remember not to feed more than 5 days a week.
Pack sizes: 40g, 80g, 300g, 1.5kg.
Active ingredients: Magnesium, Vitamin D3, Calcium.
Shelf-life: Normally 16-18 months.    

Wheeze-Eeze RTU
Wheeze-Eeze  is a blend of five herbal extracts.  The various herbs contribute different characteristics to the product.  Some have anti-bacterial effects, others help loosen catarrh and others are general disinfectants.  These help the birds natural defence mechanisms to deal with the prime cause of the symptoms.

Application: Wheeze-Eeze is simply sprayed in front of the birds face, allowing it to breathe the mist.  As a matter of routine Wheeze-Eeze can be sprayed around the bird room. The product is totally safe for use in the presence of people.
Because of the broad range of diseases that affect the respiratory tracts of birds the company recommends birds are taken to an avian vet if symptoms persist.
Pack sizes:  250ml, 500ml
Shelf life:  12 mths

Wheeze-Eeze Concentrate
Concentrated herbal respiratory support product with anti-bacterial and astringent properties.

Application: Add to drinking water at the rate of 1-2 drops per litre.  And/or mix 10ml with 100ml of water and spray for the bird/animal to inhale.  Use twice a day for five days.
Because of the broad range of diseases that affect the respiratory tracts of birds the company recommends birds are taken to an avian vet if symptoms persist.
Pack sizes: 30ml, 100ml
Shelflife: 12 months

Special Needs Diet                       Customer Comments
Complementary feedingstuff for birds with serious digestive disorders.

Application: Dissolve in water at the rate of 50g of Special Needs Diet to 180mls of water.
Pack Sizes: 360g, 1.5kg
Active ingredients:  Vitamin A - 12,500, vitamin D3 - 1500ius, vitamin E - 30ius. Also includes Vitamin K, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Pyroxidine, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid, Choline Bitartrate and Biotin. Minerals include selenium, iron, cobalt, manganese, copper, magnesium, zinc, sulphur, sodium and iodine. Selected herbal and bentonite.
Protein 14% (min), Fibre 1.5% (min), Fat 4.4% (min). Energy 16,342 Kj per Kg.
Shelf Life: 10-12 months

New! Special Needs Diet 2
Complementary feedingstuff for birds with serious digestive disorders.  Low glycaemic version for very prolonged application (years).
Application:
Dissolve in water at the rate of 50g of Special Needs Diet 2 to 180mls of water.    Birds with major digestive disorders should be fed Special NeedsDiet (original formulation). Use of that product as 100% of the dietfor many years (4-6) will eventually lead to a build up of fat in the liver. So, as their condition stabilizes you should slowly switch to Special needs Diet 2. Start by mixing the two products 75:25 for aweek then go to 50:50, then 25:75 then 100% Special Needs Diet 2.  Monitor your birds condition during this process.
Pack Sizes: 360g, 1.5kg
Active ingredients:  Vitamin A - 12,500, vitamin D3 - 1500ius, vitamin E - 30ius. Also includes Vitamin K, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Pyroxidine, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid, Choline Bitartrate and Biotin. Minerals include selenium, iron, cobalt, manganese, copper, magnesium, zinc, sulphur, sodium and iodine. Protein 14% (min), Fibre 1.5% (min), Fat 4.4% (min). Energy 16,342 Kj per Kg.
Shelf Life: 20-24 months

Flourish
Flourish is a blend of natural herbal ingredients that help to stimulate the bird's immune system, attack disease causing organisms and create a good environment in the gut for beneficial bacteria. Flourish can be used as a regular preventative or to support the bird's natural defences during times of illness.
Application: Add Flourish to eggfood fruits greenfoods etc. One level teaspoon of Flourish is adequate for 60 pairs of finches/canaries, 40 pairs of budgerigars, 24 pairs of cockatiels, 20 pairs of rosellas, 12 pairs of amazons/greys or 8 pairs of large macaws. Flourish is safe to use at larger dose rates.
Pack Sizes: 40g, 80g, 300g
Active ingredients: Flourish herbal blend, Vitamin C 1800mg per kg,
Trace minerals included: Selenium, Cobalt, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Zinc, Sulphur, Sodium and Iodine.

Potent Brew (liquid)     Customer Comments
Multi -strain probiotic. Chick growth stimulant. Restores beneficial bacteria to the gut of sick or stressed birds. Increases vigour of breeding birds and improves chick survival rates.

Application: Add to fruit, soft food or soaked seed : Finches/canaries - 1 drop per bird, 1ml per 30 birds; Budgies - 2 drops per bird, 1 ml per 15 birds; Cockatiels - 4 drops per bird, 2.5 mls per 10 birds; African Greys - 15 drops per bird, 1 ml per pair. Do not use in the same drinking water as Aviclens (Saniclens).
Add to water 5 ml per litre.
Pack sizes: 30ml, 100ml, 250ml, 500ml.
Shelf life: Normally 4-6 months

BioPlus (powder) 
Multi-strain probiotic with garlic extract, vitamins, minerals, yeast extracts and glucose polymers. Restores and refreshes beneficial gut bacteria and conditions the gut to make it more favourable for friendly bacteria.  Used twice a week, it ensures a healthy gut flora and helps improve the bird's resistance to gut infections. Long shelf life, not as fast acting as Potent BrewFor sick birds use Potent Brew.

Application: Add 5 grams (just over 1 level teaspoon) to 1 litre of drinking water or mix 5 grams of BioPlus with 500 grams softfood or fruit.  Do not use in the same drinking water as Aviclens (Saniclens).
Pack Sizes:
40g, 100g, 400g, 1kg.
Active ingredients: 14 different vitamins, 8 "Rapisorb" minerals, yeast extracts, Allicin concentrate, glusose polymers, L.casei casei - 0.17 billion cfus per gram. E.faecium 0.5 billion cfus per gram. Total bacterial count 0.67 billion cfus per gram.
Shelf Life: Normally 20-24 months.

MegaCare
Healthcare for the digestive system.
Application: Add 5 mls (one teaspoon) of Megacare to 1 litre of water and use two days a week as required. On the next two days use Megacare Follow-Up.  Add 5 mls (one teaspoon) of Megacare Follow-Up to 1 litre of water and use two days a week as required. Use this product on the two days following Megacare.
Pack sizes: 200ml
Active ingredients: Halogenated tertiary amines.
Shelf life: Normally 4-6 months

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