Avian care products

A collection of products based on natural ingredients to help improve or maintain the health of your birds.

Opti'Plume Bird Spray

A hydrating bird care spray formulated with Aloe Vera* and Cherry Blossom** extract for reinvigorating dry scaly skin, restoring feather lustre, maintaining glossy plumage and promoting an overall healthy skin.

Made from 98% natural and organic ingredients, and paraben-free.

Available as a 250ml bottle with spray.

Uses

  • Restores feather lustre
  • Gently cleanses
  • Protects against external irritants (pollution, smoke, UV...)
  • Soothes, moisturises and calms irritated skin

Directions for use

  • Apply 2 to 3 times a week from 5 to 10 cm distance on the whole plumage

  • For daily use, add 2 sprays to the bath water

  • Do not rinse. Avoid direct contact with eyes. Safe if swallowed

Composition

Excipient, brown seaweed (ascophyllum), natural origin surfactants, aloe vera and cherry blossom extracts, inulin, provitamin B5, preservative.

The liquid has a slight brown colour and a light odour of sea water.

Manufactured by: Laboratoire Biogance


Avifood Spray

A soothing topical spray with aloe vera leaf juice* and natural flower oils

Uses

  • Intensive moisturising care
  • Designed to reduce itching and nourish dry and flaky skin
  • Suitable for every skin type, even very sensitive skin
  • Can provide comfort during moulting and can help reduce irritation which is often a factor in feather plucking birds
  • Can be easily applied to broad areas (whilst it should not affect the eyes, we advise that sprays should not be directed at an animal’s face)

Directions for use

  • Shake bottle well before use

  • Apply mist to affected areas from a distance of 30-60cm, 4 or 5 times daily

  • It is advised that the affected area is rinsed once every other day with Avifood Shower to remove any residue from the skin and feathers.

(Whilst Avifood Spray should not affect the eyes, we advise that sprays should not be directed at an animal’s face.)

Composition

Aqua, Aloe Barbadensis gel, Chondrus Crispus extract, Canaga Odorata flower oil, Citrus Medica Limonum peel oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric acid, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Citral, Benzyl Salicylate.  

Manufactured by: Avifood


Avifood Shower

A natural, non-toxic soothing and hydrating topical spray

Uses

  • Can be used daily as a refreshing bath 
  • Helps clean skin, feathers or coat
  • Restores moisture to the skin, coat or feathers that have lost natural moisture due to dry, indoor environments
  • Reduces dander and feather dust
  • Brings out the natural lustre of the feathers or coat
  • Can be easily applied to broad areas (whilst it should not affect the eyes, we advise that sprays should not be directed at an animal’s face)

Directions for use

  • Shake bottle well before use

  • Apply mist to affected areas from a distance of 30-60cm, from once daily as a regular shower or every other day in conjunction with Avifood Spray

(Whilst Avifood Shower should not affect the eyes, we advise that sprays should not be directed at an animal’s face.)

Composition

Aqua, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium, Coco-Sulfate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Panthenol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Bisabolol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Manufactured by: Avifood


Avifood Gel

A skincare gel with aloe vera leaf juice*, monolaurin*** and natural flower oils.

Uses

  • A topical application for superficial wounds including burns, accidental trauma and those caused by self-mutilation
  • Designed to reduce itching and nourish dry and flaky skin
  • Suitable for every skin type, even very sensitive skin
  • In a gel base to promote rapid absorption and avoid clogging feathers

Directions for use

  • Apply gel to affected skin area once daily

Composition

Aloe Barbadensis gel, Monolaurin, Chondrus Crispus extract, Canaga Odorata flower oil, Citrus Medica Limonum peel oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric acid, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Citral, Benzyl Salicylate.

Manufactured by: Avifood


      Palmgloss

      Palmgloss is an organic dietary supplement designed to provide the essential fatty acids, carotenoids and natural vitamin E essential for the everyday wellness of your birds. It can be used alongside most avian diets (Harrison’s Bird Foods, softbill mixes, egg-foods, hand-rearing diets or seeds) - though it is not recommended if already feeding foods which contain palm oil (such as Harrison’s Power Treats).

      Benefits

      • A dietary source of essential fatty acids Omega 3 and 6
      • Provides increased levels of vitamin E, one of the body’s natural antioxidants, an essential part of the body’s immune system

      • An increase in the availability of the correct forms of oils it is beneficial for all aspects of the skin and plumage, including dry and flaky skin and dull or brittle feathers

      • Supply of a variety of natural carotenes such as beta-carotene, the precursor of essential vitamin A

      • Inactivation of bacteria, viruses and fungi, while also supporting the body's natural defences

      • Provides medium-chain fatty acids as a readily available energy source for weakened and young animals

      Composition

      • Organic Extra Virgin Red Palm Oil (country of origin: Colombia)
      • Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (country of origin: Sri Lanka)
      • Organic Wheat Germ Oil (country of origin: Germany)
      • Organic Perilla Oil (country of origin: China)

      Please note that the manufacturers of Palmgloss are strictly against the destruction of the rain forest in South East Asia for the purpose of cultivating fast-growing palm oil plantations. The organic palm oil in Palmgloss comes from sustainable organic farms in Colombia.

      Manufactured by: Avifood

      Directions for use:

      • Palmgloss is liquid at room temperature

      • Shake well or stir carefully with a plastic soon before use

      • Mix with your animals' daily feed (10ml to 454g of food). 10ml is equivalent to the enclosed measuring spoon

      • Palmgloss can be added to a bag of Harrison's Bird Bread, 10ml per 454g/1lb. The food can then be returned to the bag and the daily amount fed as usual. Once Palmgloss is added the food should be consumed within 8 weeks as per usual. We recommend squeezing the air out of the bag before closing and keeping the mixed food in the fridge between feeds

      • For individual feeding, add 2-3 drops daily to the food of a 30g-100g bird and 0.4ml –1.0 ml daily to the food of a larger bird (weighing 400g – 1000+g)

      • Once placed in the fridge, the consistency of Palmgloss changes and so it can be spread on a piece of fruit, vegetable or Harrison's Bird Bread

      Appearance

      White spots may form in the Palmgloss due to the different temperatures at which the various ingredients go solid. This is NOT a quality defect. It is a proof that Palmgloss is a mixture of different not refined oils in extra virgin quality grade. At temperatures over 35°C the white spots dissolve completely but may reappear if the Palmgloss is stored below 20°C.


      * The properties of aloe vera

      Aloe vera contains many naturally occurring antioxidants and has recognised antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antifungal and immune-regulating properties. It has ‘cooling’ properties with most skin and feather problems being ‘warm’ disorders.

      ** The properties of cherry blossom extract

      Cherry blossom extract is considered to be moisturising, soothing and contain antioxidant properties. Ideal for helping nourish skin.

      *** The properties of monolaurin

      Monolaurin is the non-toxic, inactive form of the saturated fatty acid, lauric acid. On contact with the skin, monolaurin naturally breaks down to active lauric acid. Fatty acids are well known for their antiviral and antimicrobial activity, and lauric acid is recognised as having the strongest of these properties.