Feeding directions
Caution: The correct feeding
technique must be used in order to prevent injury to the bird or
inhalation of the formula that could result in pneumonia or death.
Directions:
Step 1: Gently feel the crop to determine that it is almost empty before feeding.
Step 2: Mix fresh Juvenile
Hand-Feeding Formula and bottled “drinking water” heated to
approximately 103°F (39°C).
A ratio of 1 part Juvenile formula to 3 parts water by volume is usually advised, however follow the proportions as directed by your avian veterinarian for the age of your bird. Do not
microwave. Allow to cool to lukewarm. Chicks with their eyes opened
should be fed 3-4 times daily, and birds with feathers emerging, 2-3
times daily.
Step 3: Feeding with an irrigation
syringe is probably the most universally successful technique. As one
faces the bird, position the syringe to enter the oral cavity from the
left side of the bird’s beak and direct it toward the right side of the
bird’s neck. Deposit the food into the bird’s mouth and, as it swallows,
the normal feeding response closes off the trachea and prevents
aspiration of the formula into the lungs.
Step 4: Feed the bird until the
crop is full but not overstuffed, and clean the excess formula from the
bird’s beak, feathers and enclosure.
Guide amounts:
If you are inexperienced hand-feeding young birds, seek guidance from an avian vet on the appropriate proportions to use. The guide to usual feeding amounts is available here:
Composition
*Hulled Grey Millet, *Sunflower Kernels, *Hull-less Barley, *Corn,
*Toasted Soybeans, *Peanut Kernels, *Peas, *Lentils, *Toasted Oat
Groats, *Brown Rice, Tapioca Maltodextrin, *Psyllium, *Alfalfa, Calcium
Carbonate, *Algae Meal, Bentonite, *Sea Kelp, *Sunflower Oil.
* = CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENT
Nutritional additives per Kg: Vitamins: Vit A 19842
IU, Vit B1 5356 IU, Vit B2 4760 IU, Vit D3 552 IU, Vit E 198 IU, Vit B12
80mcg. Trace elements: Zinc Sulphate 26.5mg, Manganese Sulphate 8.8mg,
Copper Sulphate 5.3mg.
Analytical constituents: Crude Protein (min.) 18%, Crude Fat (min.) 11%, Crude Fibre (max.) 4%, Moisture (max.) 10%.
