Kaytee Exact Handfeeding -- Baby Macaw 1ea/5 lb
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
- Product Gross Weight: 5.1000 lb
- Product Net Weight: 5.1000 lb
- Product Height: 4.50 in
- Product Length: 14.25 in
- Product Width: 7.75 in
- Packaging Type: Bag
ALLERGEN INFORMATION
- Allergen Information: Manufactured in Facility That Processes Nuts
INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients: Ground Corn, Ground Wheat, Corn Gluten Meal, Soybean Meal, Soybean Oil, Wheat Middlings, Dried Whole Egg, Dried Molasses Beet Pulp, Coconut Oil, Ground Flax Seed (Source of Omega-3), Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, L-Lysine, Wheat Germ Meal, Brewers Dried Yeast, Salt, Fructooligosaccharide, Potassium Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, L-Arginine, Potassium Chloride, Yeast Extract, Propionic Acid (Preservative), Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Mixed Tocopherols (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 (Preservative), Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Cholecalciferol (Source of Vitamin D3), Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, Biotin, Cobalt Carbonate, Sodium Selenite, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Battery Required: No
- Batteries Included?: No
- Assembly Required?: No
- Storage Instructions: A naturally preserved product needs special attention to maintain maximum freshness. After opening bag, remove air from package and reseal tightly. Use food within 30 - 45 days. Store in a cool, dry location. Refrigerate or freeze for extended storage.
- Feeding Amount: Formula Preparation
- Feeding Instructions: 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 the bird is being fed an appropriate amount. This prevents any food from 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 feeding implement should be used for each baby to prevent the 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 DirectionsTo encourage the weaning process, Exact Conversion food should be offered when exploration begins. When the baby bird is fully feathered, offer Exact Conversion food 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 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 food or Exact Adult daily food because of compatible tastes and ingredients.Monitoring a Hand-Fed Baby BirdMonitoring 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 their 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.
WARRANTY
- Warranty Description: If you’re not completely satisfied with any Kaytee product, return the unused portion with the cash register receipt to: KAYTEE Guarantee 521 Clay Street Chilton, WI 53014
SPECIFICATIONS
- Diet and Health Claims: Dairy Free
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
- Crude Fat (min): 13 %
- Crude Fiber (max): 5 %
- Crude Protein (min): 19 %
- Moisture (max): 10 %
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids (min): 0.5 %
- Total Bacillus Species (min) (B. licheniformis; B. subtilis) CFU - Colony Forming Units: 250000 CFU/g
Hand-feeding your baby bird creates a deep, lasting bond between you and your little chickling. When raising a sweet baby Macaw, you want to make sure your formula gives your tiny pets a solid start during the critical early stages of life. Kaytee Exact Hand Feeding formula for Baby Macaws was developed by avian nutritional experts to promote growth, weaning, and bright plumage. The nutritionally fortified instant formula isn't just healthy; it's also delicious. Your little Macaw will love eating it, and you'll feel confident knowing you chose the best formula to help your social bird grow to be strong and confident. Kaytee Exact Hand Feeding formula for Baby Macaws is designed for birds that need an increased energy diet. It includes Omega 3s for brain and heart health, digestive enzymes and probiotics for optimal digestive health, and all the vitamins and minerals your hatchling needs. The formula has a taste profile compatible with Exact Conversion and Adult food for Macaws, helping your fledgling transition to adult food with minimal stomach upset. This tasty, carefully refined formula takes the guesswork out of your baby Macaw's diet, letting you focus on deepening your bond with your affectionate, intelligent companion. Kaytee Exact Hand Feeding formula for Baby Macaws is formulated for baby birds that need an increased energy diet, including Macaws, Eclectus, Hawk-Headed, African Parrots, Caiques, or any baby bird under two weeks of age (but not Cockatoos). It was developed after Kaytee Avian Education Center studies revealed these birds perform better on a diet with specially adjusted levels of protein, vitamins, and minerals, including elevated energy and fatty acid levels. Kaytee Exact Hand Feeding formula for Baby Macaws comes in a five-pound size.
- PROMOTES growth, weaning, development and bright plumage
- PROBIOTICS for a healthy population of intestinal microorganisms
- HELPS REDUCE stomach upset when weaning and transitioning to a Kaytee Exact adult food
- BUILDS your bond with your baby bird through healthy hand-feeding
- FORMULATED for baby birds requiring an increased energy diet: Macaw, Eclectus, Hawk-Headed, African Parrots, Caiques, and any baby under 2 weeks old (not recommended for Cockatoos)
- From the makers of Kaytee, a VETERINARIAN-RECOMMENDED brand