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Animal Care Studies - Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, RichmondCuttlefish bone, shell grit up to 2mm in diameter and fresh water should be availabledaily.Sunlight:Required by all parrots to convert provitamin D to D3 and necessary for the absorptioncalcium.Flowering Eucalyptus, Grevillea, Melaleuca and Callistemon:Branches from these plants should be supplied when in season to simulate the wild dietfor flower/nectar foraging and to provide environmental enrichment.Sprouted seed are to be soaked in water containing ‘Aviclens’ (1ml/litre) for 24 hours,then put into draining sieves and rinsed with ‘Aviclens’ for a further 24 hours. The seedshould be rinsed again on the third day in plain water then fed out.Sprouted pulses should be soaked in water containing ‘Aviclens’ (1ml/litre) for 24 hours,then rinsed thoroughly under plain water and fed out.Calcium carbonate powder can be mixed through sprouted seed and pulses prior tofeeding.The abovementioned balanced diet will provide the vitamins and minerals required by Pswainsonii. It will also provide variety to stimulate mental and physical activity with thevarious food shapes, sizes, textures and tastes. The daily quantity of food fed should bebased around what can be completely consumed and if it is the breeding or non-breedingseason. Observations and maintaining records will assist in providing the requiredquantities. All the foods listed should be alternated each day primarily to maintain varietybut also for the cost and efficiency of feeding. (Forshaw 2002) (Gibson, J. 2004 pers.communication 9 Nov) (Hibbard 1999) (Macwhirter 1987) (Sindel and Gill 2003)(Taronga Zoo – Bird Dept. Staff, 2004 pers. communication 9 Nov) (Wilson 1990)6.2 SupplementsSupplementary protein can be provided as a baked nutritional cake using the followingingredients:2 Cups of oats 2 Cups of dried milk powder2 Cups of wholemeal flour 1 Cup of soya flour1 Cup of crushed mixed nuts ½ Cup of rice cereal4 Tablespoons of peanut butter 4 Tablespoons of wheat germ6 Tablespoons of honey 4 Teaspoons of calcium carbonate6 EggsNon-breeding birds should get a piece of the cake once a week while pairs with youngshould receive one to two pieces of cake per day. A piece of cake is approximately a2.5cm square. (refer Appendix 1 for preparation method)Keith Naylor 28/3/2005 Version 3 43