Lorikeet

Lorikeets and lories are nectar and pollen specialists, not seed eaters, and their gizzard isn't built to process seed. A wet nectar/pollen mix should be the backbone of the diet, with fresh fruit and vegetables alongside it.

Vetafarm Forest Fusion Lorikeet Blend ($16.99–$149.99), Wombaroo Lorikeet and Honeyeater Mix ($11.99–$38.99), or Passwell Complete Lorikeet Mix ($12.99–$84.99) all give a proper nectar-based foundation.

Yes, this is completely normal for a nectar-based diet and not a sign of illness on its own. Position the cage against a solid wall, since droppings can be projected some distance.

No. Honey can carry bacteria that's genuinely dangerous for lorikeets and doesn't supply the nutrients a proper lorikeet-specific mix does.

Vetafarm Blossom Nectar ($19.99) or Vetafarm Wild Earth Lorikeet Blend ($14.99–$149.99) are purpose-built alternatives, mixed fresh each feed.

Nectar ferments and grows bacteria quickly once mixed, so bowls should be cleaned daily and uneaten nectar removed within a couple of hours rather than left to sit.

Lorikeets love to grab and rattle toys vigorously, so avoid anything with loose strings or gaps that could catch a beak or toe.

Browse our Foraging Toys and Toys collections for lorikeet-safe options.