Lorikeets can be fed a dry complete diet, a pellet, or a powdered or liquid nectar, and the makers suggest offering fresh foods such as fruit alongside. If you keep more than one species, what to feed budgies, cockatiels, lorikeets and native birds covers the wider picture.
Dry complete diets
Passwell is a Wombaroo brand. Our Passwell Complete Lorikeet is the maker's Complete Lorikeet, and our Passwell Nectar Shake and Make is the maker's Nectar Shake n Make.
Wombaroo says its Complete Lorikeet is a nutritionally balanced diet for lorikeets and lories, enriched with essential amino acids, omega-3 and 6, vitamins and minerals. Wombaroo says it can be fed dry or mixed with warm water to a desired consistency, and that its calculated feed guidelines minimise waste.
Vetafarm Forest Fusion Lorikeet Diet is the other dry option. Vetafarm says it is a complete diet for lorikeets when fed as 80% of the total diet, and that it is made with real dates, bee pollen and blueberry extract. Vetafarm says to use it as the bird's primary diet, and recommends a wet mix of 1 part Forest Fusion to 3 parts warm water, mixed well with a fork and changed every 24 hours. For background on the brand, see our guide to Vetafarm.
Pellets
Vetafarm Nectar Pellets are the pellet option. Vetafarm says they provide complete nutritional balance for all lories and lorikeets when fed as 80% of the bird's total diet, with the remaining 20% made up of fresh fruit and vegetables (15%) and treats such as nectar mixes (5%). The pellets include natural psyllium husk, which Vetafarm says reduces mess from droppings. For pellets alongside other foods, see feeding your birds: seed, pellets and fresh food.
Powdered and liquid nectar
Wombaroo describes Lorikeet and Honeyeater Food as a complete, balanced diet for all nectar-eating birds, including lorikeets, lories, honeyeaters, wattlebirds, miners, sunbirds and hummingbirds. Wombaroo says the powder dissolves in water to make a liquid diet that does not separate out.
Passwell Nectar Shake and Make is a Wombaroo nectar for lorikeets, honeyeaters and sugar gliders. Wombaroo says it makes a liquid nectar that replicates the natural diet.
Vetafarm describes Blossom Nectar as a food for nectivorous birds that provides a balanced combination of essential nutrients in a stabilised liquid formula. Vetafarm says to use it as part of the diet, with other foods offered alongside.
Making up and storing nectar
Wombaroo says to make 100mL of Lorikeet and Honeyeater Food by mixing 3 scoops of powder (30g) with 80mL of warm water. Add half the water to the powder first and mix until dispersed, then add the remaining water and mix thoroughly. Wombaroo says prepared food can be stored in the fridge for a day or frozen for up to 2 weeks.
For Passwell Nectar Shake and Make, Wombaroo says to half fill the bottle with warm water, shake to disperse the powder, then top up with more water and shake again to make 500mL. Wombaroo says to store nectar in the refrigerator for one day or freeze it for up to one month, in small portions in ice cube trays, and thaw as required. Thawed nectar should not be re-frozen.
In hot weather, Wombaroo says to provide captive birds with fresh food in the morning and evening to prevent spoilage. Vetafarm says to supply fresh Blossom Nectar in clean containers daily.
Feeding wild lorikeets and honeyeaters
Wombaroo says to ration daily feed to no more than 3g (1/3 scoop) per bird per day for Passwell Complete Lorikeet, and to no more than 10mL per lorikeet or 5mL per honeyeater for its nectar products. In each case it says to limit how often food is offered, to reduce dependence on the food.
Wombaroo recommends an elevated feeding station, with food in a shallow, glazed bowl or feeding tube. Remove the bowl daily and clean it thoroughly. Wombaroo also says predators can be a problem at feeding stations, so steps may need to be taken to avoid this.
Wombaroo also says that planting flowering native shrubs and providing fresh water is an alternative to feeding. Vetafarm says to place Blossom Nectar in a suitable dispenser where birds visit, and to change it daily.
Pigeon food
Laucke describes its Pigeon Race and Breed MP, which we list as Micro Pellets, as a general purpose food formulated for growing, breeding and racing pigeons. Laucke lists its analysis as fed at a minimum of 16.0% protein, a minimum of 5.0% fat, a maximum of 8.0% fibre and a maximum of 0.4% added salt.
Our picks
- Passwell Complete Lorikeet 1kg: Wombaroo describes it as a nutritionally balanced diet for lorikeets and lories.
- Wombaroo Lorikeet and Honeyeater Food 1.5kg: Wombaroo describes it as a complete, balanced diet for all nectar-eating birds.
- Passwell Nectar Shake and Make 100g: Wombaroo says to just add water and shake, and that 100g makes 500mL of nectar.
- Vetafarm Forest Fusion Lorikeet Diet 2kg: Vetafarm says it is a complete diet for lorikeets when fed as 80% of the total diet.
- Vetafarm Nectar Pellets 2kg: Vetafarm says they provide complete nutritional balance when fed as 80% of the bird's total diet.
- Vetafarm Blossom Nectar 500ml: Vetafarm describes it as a food for nectivorous birds that provides a balanced combination of essential nutrients.
- Laucke Pigeon Race and Breed Micro Pellets 20kg: Laucke describes it as a general purpose food formulated for growing, breeding and racing pigeons.
- Green Valley Pigeon 5kg: Green Valley Pigeon 5kg is a pigeon feed in a 5 kg pack.
Frequently asked questions
What do lorikeets eat?
Our lorikeet food falls into three kinds: dry complete diets, pellets, and powdered or liquid nectars, each covered above. Wombaroo says to offer a variety of fruit, vegetables and as much native blossom as possible.
How do I make up lorikeet nectar from powder?
Wombaroo says to mix 3 scoops of Lorikeet and Honeyeater Food (30g) with 80mL of warm water for 100mL, adding half the water first and mixing until dispersed. Steps for both nectars are in the making up section above.
How much should I feed wild lorikeets?
Wombaroo says no more than 3g (1/3 scoop) per bird per day for Passwell Complete Lorikeet, and no more than 10mL per lorikeet per day for its nectar products. It also says to limit how often food is offered.
Do pigeons need pellets?
Laucke does not say pigeons must eat pellets. It says a pelleted diet means birds cannot be selective, so consumption of essential micro nutrients is assured. Laucke also says pigeons not used to pellets may take a few days to adjust to the texture, and racing pigeons may need feed restriction to maintain body weight and condition.
How long does mixed nectar keep?
Wombaroo says Lorikeet and Honeyeater Food can be stored in the fridge for a day or frozen for up to 2 weeks. For Passwell Nectar Shake and Make, the limits are one day in the fridge or up to one month frozen, and thawed nectar should not be re-frozen.
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Sources
Product facts in this guide are taken from the manufacturers' own pages listed below and from the product listings on this site; general care points are given as practical guidance, not veterinary advice. Last reviewed 15 October 2026.
- Wombaroo Passwell: Complete Lorikeet
- Wombaroo Passwell: Lorikeet & Honeyeater Food
- Wombaroo Passwell: Nectar Shake n Make
- Vetafarm: Forest Fusion Lorikeet Diet
- Vetafarm: Nectar Pellets
- Vetafarm: Blossom Nectar
- Laucke Mills: Pigeon Race & Breed MP