{"product_id":"hand-rearing-bird-food-paswells-300g","title":"Hand Rearing Bird Food - Passwell 350g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrient-enriched formula for all parrots, finches, pigeons \u0026amp; doves.\u003cbr\u003eCan be fed from hatching to weaning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutritionally Balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e: High quality protein with essential amino acids (lysine, methionine) for feather and muscle growth. Enriched with omega-3 \u0026amp; 6, vitamins \u0026amp; minerals for healthy chick development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproved Health:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProbiotic and prebiotic for gut health, plus enzymes for enhanced digestibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasily Prepared:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSmooth consistency ideal for spoon or crop-feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcessed cereals (rice, wheat, oats), soy \u0026amp; whey protein isolates, glucose, vegetable oils, omega-3 \u0026amp; omega-6 fatty acids, lysine, methionine, carotenoids, taurine, vitamins A,B\u003csub\u003e1\u003c\/sub\u003e,B\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e,B\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e,B\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e,B\u003csub\u003e6\u003c\/sub\u003e,B\u003csub\u003e9\u003c\/sub\u003e,B\u003csub\u003e12\u003c\/sub\u003e,C,D\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e,K, biotin, choline, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, iodine, selenium. 5g\/kg Protexin®Soluble probiotic (180 million CFU\/g), 1g\/kg Natuzyme® multi-enzyme, 1g\/kg Actigen® dried yeast prebiotic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"alignleft\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"10\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Ash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5% \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Moisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7% \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy (ME)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 MJ\/kg \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 300g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabguid\" class=\"tab-pane active\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand Rearing Food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby mixing powder with pre-boiled, warm water (approx. 50˚C) according to the chart below. Allow mixture to stand for one minute to absorb all the water. Remix, and feed at a temperature of 38-40˚C with a spoon, syringe or crop tube. Prepare food fresh each meal and thoroughly clean utensils between feeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wombaroo.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/HRF.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1696\" height=\"455\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed until the crop is comfortably full. As a general rule, this equates to about 10% of body weight per feed. Let the crop empty completely at least once a day by allowing an overnight fasting period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeigh chicks before feeding each day. On average chicks should gain from 5 -15% of their body weight per day, until they are well-feathered. Failure to gain weight could indicate disease, or mean that chicks are not getting enough food. Healthy chicks that are not gaining sufficient weight may need more frequent feeds, more volume at each feed or a higher proportion of powder in the mix. Feed and growth charts for various species are available under\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wombaroo.com.au\/product-category\/birds\/hand-rearing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Rearing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer adult-type foods once chicks are fully feathered or start to resist being hand fed. Ideal weaning foods include\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wombaroo.com.au\/product\/parrot-soft-food\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParrot Soft Food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wombaroo.com.au\/product\/budgie-starter\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBudgie Starter\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eor\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wombaroo.com.au\/product\/egg-biscuit\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEgg \u0026amp; Biscuit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Gradually reduce the frequency and volume of hand rearing food to encourage weaning. For long-term health, it is a good practice to wean young birds on to a balanced diet of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wombaroo.com.au\/product\/parrot-pellets\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParrot Pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\/\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wombaroo.com.au\/product\/crumbles\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrumbles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInitially offer moistened pellets\/crumbles and once chicks start eating these, they can be fed dry. Chicks may naturally lose some weight during weaning (up to 15%), so it’s important to monitor food consumption and bird health in this period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Central Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46502718046357,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0494\/1673\/2821\/files\/b09ddc212b4e0b00f4a514ee3fb06fa7_2048x_0ade82e8-8a55-40d0-83ee-e4df247948d1.webp?v=1760496877","url":"https:\/\/www.therabbitdoctors.com.au\/products\/hand-rearing-bird-food-paswells-300g","provider":"The Rabbit Doctors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}