Tropican High Performance is a complete extruded parrot food with higher nutrient levels, designed for birds that have greater nutritional or energy demands. HARI specifically recommends it for weaning and fledgling birds, breeding and moulting parrots, active birds, flighted aviary birds and parrots requiring higher protein and fat.

It provides 22% minimum crude protein and 11% minimum crude fat, making it a more nutrient-dense option than a typical maintenance formula.

HARI recommends the Stick format for Conures, Senegals, Pionus, Amazons, African Greys, Cockatoos and Macaws. It is intended primarily for medium and large parrots.

The important point is that Tropican formulas come in different shapes and sizes. A smaller parrot may be better suited to the 2 mm or 4 mm High Performance granules rather than Sticks.

This is probably the most important question for a buyer.

Choose High Performance when the bird has higher nutritional or energy requirements, such as:

Breeding birds
Moulting birds
Weaning or fledgling birds
Very active parrots
Birds housed in flighted aviaries
Birds requiring higher protein and fat

For a healthy, non-breeding adult companion parrot with normal activity levels, Tropican Lifetime is generally the maintenance-oriented formula.

Yes. HARI specifically lists conversion from a seed-based diet as one of the situations in which High Performance can be used. The recommended approach is to introduce Tropican gradually by replacing the existing seed food rather than changing the diet suddenly.

This is particularly useful for parrots that are accustomed to seeds and are reluctant to accept conventional pellets.

Monitor actual food intake during the transition—a parrot leaving the new food untouched should not simply be assumed to be eating enough.

Yes. This is one of the main reasons to choose this formula.

HARI specifically identifies breeding and moulting birds as suitable candidates for High Performance. It provides balanced calcium and vitamin D for proper egg formation and bone health, along with amino acids supporting feather and muscle development.

For a breeding bird or a bird with a specific health or reproductive problem, however, an avian veterinarian should determine the appropriate overall feeding programme.

No. HARI states that High Performance is made without artificial preservatives, colours or flavours. Its fruity aroma comes from natural orange and banana oils.

The formula also contains flaxseed, sunflower seeds and peanuts, providing natural sources of fatty acids.

This is probably the most important buying question.

High Performance is designed for birds with greater nutritional demands, including:

Breeding parrots
Moulting birds
Weaning and fledgling birds
Highly active parrots
Birds housed in flighted aviaries
Adult parrots that need higher protein and fat
Birds being converted from a seed-based diet

For a healthy adult companion parrot with normal activity and no special nutritional demands, Tropican Lifetime is generally the maintenance-oriented choice. HARI itself recommends Lifetime for maintenance and High Performance when higher calorie/protein nutrition is required.

Yes. Moulting birds are specifically included in HARI's recommended life-stage/condition list for High Performance. The formula provides protein, amino acids and other nutrients that support feather development, while balanced calcium and vitamin D support bone health.

Once the bird returns to its normal maintenance stage, the appropriate formula can be reassessed.

Yes. Breeding birds are one of the primary groups for which HARI recommends High Performance. The formula includes balanced calcium and vitamin D, which HARI associates with proper egg formation and bone health, as well as an amino-acid profile supporting growth and feather development.

For breeding pairs, however, the overall diet and reproductive management should still be appropriate to the species.

Normally, no additional vitamin or mineral supplement is required when Tropican is fed as directed.

HARI states that the formula already incorporates vitamins and minerals and that supplementation is not needed.

Fresh vegetables, greens and small amounts of fruit can still be provided as part of enrichment and dietary variety. HARI recommends keeping these additional foods to no more than about 30% of the total diet when feeding Tropican as the primary diet.

Yes. HARI specifically lists parrots converting from a seed-based diet among the conditions for which High Performance can be used.

HARI recommends introducing Tropican gradually, replacing approximately 20% of the old food each week rather than making an abrupt change.

During conversion, watch actual food consumption and droppings. If the bird is eating significantly less, slow the transition rather than allowing it to go without adequate food. HARI also recommends consulting an avian veterinarian if there are concerns.

Yes. The formula contains corn, wheat, brown rice, dehulled sunflower seeds, dehulled peanuts, flaxseed and oat groats, among other ingredients. HARI describes it as a multi-grain formula with peanuts and natural omega fatty acids from flaxseed, peanuts and sunflower seeds.

It is therefore important for owners of birds with known food sensitivities to review the complete ingredient list. HARI also states that the product is manufactured in a facility that packages products containing known priority allergens.