Kaytee Exact Hand Feeding Formula Baby Bird Food
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Help your baby birds grow faster, wean earlier and develop brighter plumage with Kaytee Exact Hand Feeding Formula Baby Bird Food. Baby birds need a high-nutrient, high-fat diet to grow and develop healthy bones, muscle and beaks. Kaytee Exact Hand Feeding Formula Baby Bird Food is designed to nurture baby birds through the most critical stages when body weight should double and triple in weeks. Its high-nutrient levels reduce the need for overnight feedings and will not cause crop slowdown. It contains probiotics, prebiotics and digestive enzymes to ensure healthy digestion. Mix with water into a paste and feed with a syringe or spoon.
Key Benefits- A balanced, high- nutrient formula that helps babies grow faster, wean earlier and develop better plumage
- Added probiotics are specially selected to encourage a healthy population of intestinal microorganisms
- Made with Omega-3 fatty acids for healthy heart, brain and eye development
- Digestive enzymes ensure proper digestion carbohydrates and proteins
- A complete formula that does not require any other added vitamins or mineral supplements
Manufactured in a facility that processes peanuts and tree nuts. Not intended for human consumption.
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Item Number94967
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Weight22.0 pounds
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Feeder TypeCage
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Farm Animal TypeN/A
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Bird TypeMacaw, Parrot, Parakeet, Lovebird, Conure, Cockatoo, Cockatiel, Amazon, African Grey
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Food FormPowder
Ground Wheat, Ground Corn, Corn Gluten Meal, Soybean Meal, Soy Oil, Wheat Middlings, Ground Peanuts, Ground Hulled Sunflower, Coconut Oil, Dried Whole Egg, Dried Beet Pulp, Ground Flaxseed, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, L-Lysine, Wheat Germ Meal, Brewer's Dried Yeast, Vitamin A Supplement, Salt Algae Meal (Source of DHA), Fructooligosaccharide, Yeast Extract, Potassium Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Dl-Methionine, L-Arginine, Propionic Acid, (a Preservative), Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Mixed Tocopherols (a Preservative), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K Activity), Niacin, Rosemary Extract, Citric Acid, Ethoxyquin (a Preservative) Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Cholecalciferol (Source of Vitamin D3), Folic Acid, Beta-Carotene, Calcium Iodate, Biotin, Cobalt Carbonate, Sodium Selenite, Dried A. Oryzaefermentation Extract, Driedbacillus Licheniformisfermentation Product, and Driedbacillus Subtilisfermentation Product.
Guaranteed Analysis | |
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Crude Protein | 22.0% min |
Crude Fat | 9.0% min |
Crude Fiber | 5.0% max |
Moisture | 10.0% max |
Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 0.50% min |
Total Bacillus Species | 250,000 CFU/g min |
Baby birds should be fed on a routine schedule allowing the chick's crop to empty (or nearly empty) between feedings and to determine if bird is being fed the right amount. This prevents any food remaining too long in the crop and possibly spoiling. If the time between crop emptying suddenly increases, and the crop appears to be slowing down, observe the chick closely. See "IMPORTANT NOTES" regarding crop - slow down.
- Feed mixture with a clean, disinfected syringe, spoon, tube, or other comfortable method. A separate implement should be used for each baby to prevent spread of disease.
- Dispense food along with the chick's feeding response (rhythmic bobbing motion). This is more natural and decreases the likelihood of formula being inhaled.
- Feed until the chick's crop is nicely rounded or it refuses any more food, whichever comes first. Do not overfeed or regurgitation may occur. Generally, each meal should consist of a volume equivalent to 10 - 12% of the bird's body weight.
- Clean and sanitize feeding equipment after use. Clean any spilled food from the chick and change bedding after each feeding. Good hygiene is critical for a baby bird's health. exact Hand Feeding Formulas are designed to be the only food for baby birds. Additions to the diet may include fruits and vegetables (such as strained baby foods) but should not exceed 20% of the total diet. Additional vitamin or mineral supplements should not be added.
Weaning Instructions
To encourage the weaning process, exact Conversion diets should be offered when "exploration" begins. When the baby bird is fully feathered, offer exact Conversion diet, or an Adult daily diet of exact Natural food or exact Rainbow food in a clean food cup, in addition to routine hand feeding. The baby bird will slowly begin to prefer these new forms of the food. Fresh water must be provided at all times. Prolonged use of hand feeding formula beyond the normal weaning age, or excessive feeding, may result in health concerns. A chick will lose up to 10% of its body weight during weaning as it begins to eat on its own. Birds wean easily onto exact Conversion diets or exact Adult daily diets because of compatible taste and ingredients.
Monitoring A Hand Fed Baby Bird
Monitoring weight gain and loss is the best way to identify a problem before it becomes visibly obvious. Weigh and record the weight of each baby bird every morning before the first feeding. A healthy chick should gain weight every day until it begins the weaning process. If weight gain stops, but weight is maintained, watch the bird closely. Loss of weight indicates a problem and should be investigated immediately. Contact your avian veterinarian for more information. An otherwise healthy bird may not gain weight if it is not receiving enough nutrients. This could happen if the hand feeding formula is mixed too thin (contains too much water); if the formula is diluted with other ingredients; if the bird is not fed enough; or if it does not get enough food at each feeding.
Important Notes:
Diet Change: For babies previously fed another hand feeding preparation, including any other exact Hand Feeding Formula, a minimum of 24 - 48 hours is recommended for the dietary changes. During this period, both products should be prepared separately (as directed) and mixed together, with the exact Hand Feeding Formula slowly being increased in proportion until the previous diet has been eliminated. An immediate conversion to exact Hand Feeding Formula may cause crop slow - down due to the dietary change. Use a more dilute formula the first couple of feedings in an attempt to prevent this.
Crop Slow - Down: If crop slow - down should occur, first check for proper environmental temperature as this is a frequent cause of crop problems. Then, mix equal parts of exact Hand Feeding Formula and infant applesauce, or provide additional water by preparing exact at the ratio of 1 part exact food to 2 or 3 parts water. Provide this mixture for approximately 24 hours and then slowly return to the normal concentration of exact food over an additional 24 - hour period. During this time, massage the chick's crop gently to break up any food aggregates that may develop. NEVER massage the crop when it is more than half full. Allow the crop to empty before feeding again. This method will quickly allow the gastrointestinal tract to stabilize and become fully functional again. The appearance of dark green droppings in a hand fed baby may indicate a temporary shut - down of crop emptying (or the lack of food in the digestive system). If this occurs and the crop contains food, the rate of crop emptying should be immediately evaluated. If no improvement is noted within 36 hours, professional assistance is advised.
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Not appropriate for ALL baby birds - Insectivorous or Omnivorous Wild birds.
By MickeyNz on Jan 22, 2021
Hi there, Baby Starlings & Sparrows need a baby diet high in animal protein. Yes as adults they also eat seed but to develop as nestlings & fledglings they need a diet 33% and higher in animal protein. Kaytee is only 22% protein and its from plants. Your rescue baby starling and sparrow needs more than that. Check back of cat or dog biscuits - first ingredient needs to be chicken and check the percentage of protein. Soak in hot water and mush it up completely like porridge so the baby doesn't have blockages in its corp when you feed it. Needs calcium and bird vitamins as well, not just protein but that will get you far!. I do recommend Kaytee for Pet Parrots etc and the ones that it mentions Hi there, Baby Starlings & Sparrows need a baby diet high in animal protein. Yes as adults they also eat seed but to develop as nestlings & fledglings they need a diet 33% and higher in animal protein. Kaytee is only 22% protein and its from plants. Your rescue baby starling and sparrow needs more than that. Check back of cat or dog biscuits - first ingredient needs to be chicken and check the percentage of protein. Soak in hot water and mush it up completely like porridge so the baby doesn't have blockages in its corp when you feed it. Needs calcium and bird vitamins as well, not just protein but that will get you far!. I do recommend Kaytee for Pet Parrots etc and the ones that it mentions on the back of the package. … more
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No sugar added!
By CBMorgan on Feb 13, 2021
I haven’t used this yet, but it was the only hand feeding formula that has good mixing consistency (per reviews) that surprisingly does not contain added sugar! Though I have read many people complaining about Kaytee in general, their formula is as complete as you could hope for considering today’s pet-feeding standards, and is not grainy like Harrison’s, and a fraction of the price.
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perfect for my baby lovebirds
By Kendra on Feb 25, 2021
Even though I don't hand raise my lovebirds, I put this in the cage and the parents use it. I've raised several batches of babies on this and they grow up strong.
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He eats it and seems to enjoy
By Kath on Mar 13, 2021
My sun conure likes the formula, she eats it... The price is fair, the instructions are great.
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Feed for baby bird
By Nicolem on Jun 23, 2020
Unfortunately I did not get to use this product because the baby bird my daughter had passed away but I'm sure from what I have read it is good to use
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Love kaytee
By Tanya on Jun 20, 2020
I love kaytee exact. I breed cockatiels and it works great. Easy to mix.
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Great buys for my pets
By Achie on Oct 19, 2019
The baby bird formula was fresh, the container was sealed and filled almost to the top. The differences in pricing from pet store was huge. Chewy saved me close to $5.00 on the baby bird formula alone. Shipping to my home saved me time, fuel and my back. I also bought 25 pounds of FRESH Cockatiel seed. Which I store extra in freezer. Again, delivery is worth every penny.
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Fast shipping, excellent product
By Josi on Jan 26, 2020
I had my Chewy box in less time than expected and the quality of my items was beyond expectation
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I have babies parakeets
By Barneyloveforever73 on Aug 24, 2019
They love it ! I am think to order to get a big bag of formula ! Is because what i did buy is small Running out . Next time will order 22-lb pail . That is i am plan to order more ! Right now not need any more . Beautiful grow health babies parakeets !
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My Bird Loves It!
By Jefnsal on Jun 29, 2019
I mix it with OJ and warm it up! My bird is a 28 year old blue and gold macaw. I was looking for something to add to her diet to make sure she is getting more nutrients! She is a picky eater. After a week my bird is not plucking and actually seems to feel better. If it can do this for an “old” bird, imagine what it will do for your baby chicks!