Eclectus

Eclectus have an unusually long digestive tract that absorbs more nutrients from food than other parrots, which means artificial additives, colourings and over-supplementation cause problems more easily. Fresh fruit and vegetables should make up the majority of the diet rather than a standard seed mix.

Feather Chef Eclectus Blend ($12.79–$71.99) is fruit-forward with no artificial additives, and Vetafarm Paradise Eclectus Pellet ($34.99–$129.99) is formulated specifically around their frugivorous needs.

These are recognised signs of dietary imbalance, often linked to synthetic vitamins or preservatives. They're not dangerous by themselves, but they're a signal to review the diet with an avian vet rather than ignore.

Many eclectus owners aim for roughly 80% fresh vegetables and fruit, with pellets, if used at all, kept minimal and strictly all-natural.

Eclectus are sensitive and can become stressed more easily than some other parrots. A calm, predictable routine matters more to this species than constant stimulation.

A large, roomy enclosure in a calm part of the home, away from constant noise or foot traffic, supports their more sensitive temperament.

Our Play Gyms and Perches ranges help build out safe supervised space outside the cage.