Avian Essentials

17/06/2026

10/06/2026

Transitioning to an extruded diet? 🥣🐦 Transition vers une alimentation extrudée?

Diet conversions can be challenging, but our Tropican Conversion Guide is here to help make the process easier!

✨ Everyday Method
✨ Every Other Day Method
✨ Flock Conversion Method
✨ Tropimix Method

Find the approach that works best for your bird and help them transition at their own pace. 💚

📖 Check out the Tropican Conversion Guide through the link in our bio.
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Les changements alimentaires peuvent être un défi, mais notre Guide de conversion Tropican est là pour vous aider!

✨ Méthode quotidienne
✨ Méthode aux deux jours
✨ Méthode de conversion pour volière
✨ Méthode Tropimix

Choisissez l’approche qui convient le mieux à votre oiseau et accompagnez-le dans sa transition à son propre rythme. 💚

📖 Consultez le Guide de conversion Tropican en cliquant sur le lien dans notre bio.

04/06/2026

These have certainly become one of our most popular products. Our loyal customers stripped supply in only a month! They will be back in stock in Australia this July. Be sure to ask your favourite Pet Store or Vet to for Hagen Avicultural Research Institute - HARI products on your next visit.

Oven baked parrot treats 🦜💚 Gâteries cuites au four pour perroquets

Soft, chewy, and made for happy beaks.

Little Foragers Veggie Nuggets are soft-baked with high-quality seeds and tasty veggies like carrots, red bell peppers, and cabbage for a delicious treat birds love! Perfect for sharing, foraging enrichment, or rewarding good behaviour during training.

✔ Soft & chewy texture
✔ Great as a crumble topping
✔ Perfect for foraging & training
✔ No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives

Flock Tested. HARI Approved. ✨
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Moelleuses, savoureuses et parfaites pour les petits becs.

Les gâteries Little Foragers – Pépites de légumes sont cuites doucement au four avec des graines de qualité et un mélange savoureux de carottes, poivrons rouges et chou. Une gâterie délicieuse idéale pour le partage, l’enrichissement de fouille ou les récompenses d’entraînement.

✔ Texture tendre et moelleuse
✔ Excellentes comme garniture émiettée
✔ Parfaites pour l’enrichissement et l’entraînement
✔ Sans colorants, saveurs ni agents de conservation artificiels

Testé par le troupeau. Approuvé par HARI. ✨
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23/05/2026

🥬🦜✨🌱🥕🍎

Did you know your bird’s diet should be based on the 70/30 rule? 🦜✨
At HARI, we recommend:

🌱 70% high-quality extruded diet like Tropican
🥕 30% fresh enrichment foods like veggies, fruits, sprouts, and healthy treats

A balanced diet helps support your bird’s overall health, vibrant feathers, and natural foraging instincts. 💚

Small changes can make a big difference in your feathered friend’s wellbeing!

What Tropican formula does your bird love to eat most? Share below 🦜👇
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Saviez-vous que l’alimentation de votre oiseau devrait suivre la règle du 70/30? 🦜✨

Chez HARI, nous recommandons :

🌱 70 % de granules de haute qualité comme Tropican
🥕 30 % d’aliments frais enrichissants comme des légumes, des fruits, des germinations et des gâteries santé

Une alimentation équilibrée contribue à la santé globale de votre oiseau, à la beauté de son plumage et encourage ses comportements naturels de recherche de nourriture. 💚

De petits changements peuvent faire une grande différence pour le bien-être de votre compagnon à plumes!

Quelle formule Tropican votre oiseau préfère-t-il ? Partagez-le ci-dessous 🦜👇

10/05/2026

🦜 Only 10 Weeks to Go Until PARROTS26! 🦜

The countdown is officially on, and in just 10 weeks bird enthusiasts from across Australia and beyond will come together for what promises to be an unforgettable weekend at Parrots 2026.
🎟️If you haven’t secured your ticket yet, now is the time! Tickets can be purchased here: https://parrotsociety.org.au/event-6260364

Unfortunately, Miguel Rocha is no longer able to travel to Australia to present at this year’s convention. We are, however, very pleased to announce that Eric van Kooten, a well renowned parrot breeder from the Netherlands, will be joining our speaker lineup.

Eric brings more than 40 years of avicultural experience, backed by a strong background in biochemistry. He is widely respected for his work in parrot nutrition, with a special focus on the iconic Cape Parrot.

Whether you keep companion parrots, breed birds, or simply want to learn from some of the best minds in aviculture, PARROTS26 offers a fantastic opportunity to expand your knowledge, connect with like-minded people, and immerse yourself in an incredible weekend dedicated to parrots.

20/04/2026

Just a quick video to show how our cages collapse for transport.

18/04/2026

Avian Essentials was at the Parrot Society of Australia bird sale today at the Caboolture Showgrounds. We built and supplied the 2 transfer cages for the sale. Here is the very first customer to use them. Just part of our commitment to Australian Aviculture. A great day was had by all.

17/04/2026

🐦 Not all bird foods are equal.

Tropican is formulated to deliver more in every bite —
more digestibility, more consistency, more complete nutrition.

✔️ Extruded for higher palatability
✔️ Complete & balanced nutrition
✔️ Higher caloric density

⚖️ Go ahead. Compare. 🔍


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🐦 Tous les aliments pour oiseaux ne se valent pas.

Tropican est formulé pour offrir plus à chaque bouchée —
plus de digestibilité, plus de constance, une nutrition plus complète.

✔️ Extrudé pour une meilleure appétence
✔️ Nutrition complète et équilibrée
✔️ Densité énergétique plus élevée

⚖️ Allez-y. Comparez. 🔍

17/04/2026

All set up at Caboolture for the North Brisbane Bird Sale!!!! Food, toys, treats and boxes!!

17/04/2026

So, we've got the pizzas for the humans on Saturday...and we've got the snags for humans on Sunday. But what do we have for the birds this weekend?

Well! Introducing the Hagen Avicultural Research Institute range from Avian Essentials.

Whether you want a training treat for your feathered friends, with the Little Foragers range, or a granular/pelleted diet to support the dietary needs of your babies, we have it!

Pop in this weekend, treat yourself and treat your birds.

Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Weekends 9am - 4pm

Closed
New Years Day
Good Friday
ANZAC Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day

166 Smart Road, St Agnes, SA
08 7228 2771