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VETAFARM Nutricore

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$11.24 - $36.74
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Vetafarm Nutricore

Vetafarm Nutricore

Suitable for: Baby birds from hatching to weaning 

Vetafarm is one of Australia's leading companion health and welfare innovators. For Vetafarm pets are family, and only the best products leave their factories, after extensive quality control and research. They have a range of products for your cat, dog, birds, rabbits, rodents and reptiles!

An exceptional, completely balanced hand rearing formula blend designed to support optimal growth, feather development and immune function for baby birds. Although not as easily digested as extruded hand rearing formulas, this blend is less expensive, faster and easier to mix in comparison. If you prefer an extruded formula, check out Vetafarm Neocare. 

Key Points 

  • Contains 13 vitamins and minerals, 9 strains of good bacteria and 7 digestive enzymes 
  • Veterinary formulation designed for optimal growth and development
  • 24% Protein and 11% Fat 
  • Comes in 450g and 2kg bags

Directions for Use 

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FOLLOWING IS A GUIDE ONLY. THE CONSISTENCY OF THE FORMULA CAN BE CHANGED ACCORDINGLY, SEEK VETERINARY TREATMENT IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR BABY BIRDS HEALTH** 

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Always ensure food is fed to babies at a temperature of between 38-41°C.
  • Never reuse formula from a previous feed. Mix Nutricore fresh every feed.
  • Always ensure feeding utensils are thoroughly cleaned and sterilised between feeds.
  • Weigh your birds at the beginning of each day before their first feed to ensure they are gaining weight.
  • Always mix well to achieve a uniform consistency, cool to feeding temperature (38-41?C) and feed fresh to babies.

NEONATE FEEDING RECOMMENDATION (HATCHING TO DAY 5)

  • Feed a combination of Spark Liquid and Synbiotic solution only, for the first 24 hours or until your baby passes the meconium (first dropping).
  • After the first dropping, mix 1 heaped teaspoon of Nutricore with 5 teaspoons of hot, pre-boiled water to make a very thin solution, then feed this solution for the next 24 hours.
  • This solution can be gradually thickened over the following 3 days until the Standard feeding dilution is achieved as outlined below.

STANDARD FEEDING RECOMMENDATION (BABIES OVER 5 DAYS)

  • Mix 1 heaped teaspoon of Nutricore Hand Rearing Formula with 3 teaspoons of hot, pre-boiled water.
  • This consistency will be used from day 5 through to when the bird weans onto an adult diet.

TRANSITION FEEDING 

  • A Nutricore mix of very thin consistency should be fed to babies for at least the first 24 hours when transitioning from another brand of formula or when pulling babies older than 5 days from the nest for hand raising.
  • This is to ensure babies remain hydrated and allows a period for adjustment to the new diet.
  • The recommendation for this transition period is 1 heaped teaspoon of Nutricore with 5 teaspoons of hot, pre-boiled water. 

How much does shipping cost?

Your delivery cost starts from $6.95. This depends on the weight of your order, delivery address and delivery method (express vs standard). The shipping cost calculator will display the total cost for delivery at the checkout. We use live quote system powered by Australia Post; this guarantees you pay the lowest shipping fee. 

How do I qualify for Free Delivery?

Discount Pet Meds offers Free Standard Shipping on orders over $149 Australia wide for parcels up to 500g. Orders over $149 and over 500g will receive a discount of $6.95 on total shipping cost which will is automatically applied during checkout.

Which shipping should I select?

Discount Pet Meds uses Australia Post as their courier partner, with two shipping options to select from at checkout:

  Express Post        the fastest choice 

  Standard Post     the most economical  (normally 2 days behind express post)

Please note: Australia Post has a weight limit of 22kg per parcel. If your order weighs over 22Kgs we recommend placing multiple orders or contact us to arrange for a courier

How long will it take to process my order?

Discount Pet Meds guarantee same day dispatch if your order is in-stock and has been placed before 11am weekday. In- stock items ordered after 11am, will be dispatched next business day. 

Compounding Meds: Please allow extra 2 business days (eye drops: 5 business days)

How long will it take to receive my parcel?

In addition to processing and dispatch time at the warehouse (24-48 hrs), Delivery time will depend on where you are, in relation to our warehouse as we are based in Carlingford, Sydney, NSW.

The following are estimated delivery times once your order has been fulfilled and left our warehouse. These are only estimates and are dependent on mail services in your area. 

     Standard Post     

Local/Sydney area: 1-2 business days

New South Wales: 2-3 business days

Brisbane: 2-3 business days

Melbourne: 2-3 business days

Adelaide: 3-5 business days

Perth: 3-5 business days

Queensland: 3-7 business days

Victoria: 3-7 business days

South Australia: 5-10 business days

Tasmania: 5-10 business days

Western Australia: 5-10 business days

Northern Territory: 5-10 business days

     Express Post     

Sydney area: next day delivery

Other Metro areas and Major cities: 1-3 business days

Rural areas: please allow up to 5 business days.

Do I need to stay home to receive my parcel?

All parcels will be delivered to the provided address and will require a signature on receipt, It is recommended to provide a work address for delivery if no one is home during business hours. If no one home, a card will be left detailing the nearest Australia Post outlet where the parcel can be collected during normal business hours.

Authority to Leave (ATL): Although we do not recommend leaving orders unattended when not home to accept delivery, you may request this service with any delivery. You may do this by placing a brief note, such as Please leave order if not home', in the order comments section found on our checkout page.

Australia Post (Safe Drop): Tracking notifications now provide you the possibility of Safe Drop where the order will be left in the Safe Drop location specified unless, in the judgement of the carrier, it is exposed to passers-by or the weather, in which the parcel will be carded for a Post Office collection

What if my order got delayed, lost, stolen or damaged?

Shipping insurance will allow you to be compensated in case of lost, damaged, or delayed delivery. If shipping insurance is not chosen, we will not be able to offer any further assistance if your order is lost or subsequently goes missing after it has been deemed delivered by the carrier. The associated risk in leaving parcels unattended is borne by the customer.

Refrigerated items: when you purchace a cold chain product, you accept the rare chance that goods will not be delivered in an ideal condition and that no compensation will be offered to replace spoilt goods, even if insurance cover is chosen.

How do you ship refrigerated items? 

Fridge items are sent out Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday only, by    Express Post   in foam eskies containing ice Blocks, to ensure items remain cold on delivery. Please refer to the below link to see if you are within the Australia Post Express Network:

Express Post delivery network

How do I track my order? 

With email and SMS tracking notifications, you will get peace of mind to track and choose delivery options. You will be given a tracking number and the date your parcel is expected to be delivered, as well as the chance to choose how and where you like to receive it.

What if I want to Pick up my order?

Pick up is available from our store. Please select “Pickup option" at the checkout. We will contact you once your order has been assembled and is ready for collection. 

Pick up address: 4/500 North Rocks Road Carlingford, Sydney NSW, 2118.

Can I refund medication after collection? 

We can dispose your unwanted medication, but we can’t refund it. Once a prescription item leaves our pharmacy, by law they cannot be resold. As such, refunds are not possible.