Factor Red is concentrated powder used to enhance the plumage colour of Red Factor Canaries, Red Siskin’s, Flamingos and other species of birds that require dietary canthaxanthin to maintain feather colour. Key Features Contains a minimum 10% Canthaxanthin in concentrated powder form. More cost-effective than pre-diluted liquid preparations. Can be added to drinking water, in soft food or pelleted diets. Directions: Dissolve in water to make a stock solution, which is then further diluted with drinking water or mixed with soft food. To Make Stock Solution: For 1 Litre of Stock Solution: Add 25g Factor Red powder to 1 litre of boiling water. Add half the water (500ml) to the power first and mix until dissolved. Then add the remaining 500ml of boiling water and mix thoroughly. Store stock solution in the refrigerator. For Use in Drinking Water: Supply before and during moult periods. Dilute 50ml of stock solution with 950ml boiling water to make 1 litre of drinking water. Allow to cool, before offering to birds. Make fresh daily. For Use in Soft Food: Feed throughout the year. Add to soft foods such as PasswellEgg & Biscuit and Passwell FinchSoft Food. Thoroughly mix 5ml (1 teaspoon) of stock solution per 100g of soft food offered. Prepare fresh daily. Active Ingredient: Canthaxanthin (min) 10% Available sizes: 25g, 50g and 100g packs. Frequently Asked Questions: Q. Does the Passwell Factor Red Powder have beta-carotene in it? A. After asking the manufacturer I was told that this product does not contain beta-carotene.
