Exact Hand Feed for Baby Birds - 5 lb.

Gently hand-feed your new baby birdies with this special Exact formula food. Exact's high nutrition formula helps baby birds grow faster, wean earlier and develop better, brighter plumage than similar birds fed with homemade formulas. All the nutrition your little ones need in a specially designed, easy to feed formula. A recall has been issued for this product. Customers who purchased this should review the Best before Code (dates) and to see if they fall within March 30th 2013 and May 16th, 2013. Customers may call Kaytee at 1-800 Kaytee-1 (800 529-8331) or email them at kayteehandfeedingbabybirdrecall@central.com for additional information to receive reimbursement for their purchase. If you need assistance, please feel free to call That Fish Place - That Pet Place customer service as well - 1-800-THAT-PET

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STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS: After opening, use the food within 30 to 45 days. Reseal package and store in a cool, dry location. Refrigerate or freeze for extended storage.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 in the crop too long and possibly spoiling. If the time between crop emptying suddenly increases, and the crop appears to be slowing down, observe the chick closely.

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 (rythmic 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. No additional vitamin or mineral supplements should be added.