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Description:
Kaytee exact
Hand Feeding Formula was one of the first "instant" formulas available
and is one of the most researched and respected products used by
professional breeders, veterinarians and conservation programs
throughout the world. exact food's high-nutrient formula promotes
growth, weaning, development and bright plumage. When used properly,
exact food will support a healthy crop. exact Hand Feeding Formula
contains probiotics to encourage a healthy population of intestinal
microorganisms. The selected species have been chosen specifically for
their vitality, stability, and overall benefits to a bird's system.
Kaytee
understands that sharing your life with a pet bird is not only
enjoyable but very enriching. Kaytee shows our love by ensuring we
provide your pet bird with the best nutrition for a long and healthy
life. With over 150 years of avian nutritional experience, it's no
wonder why Kaytee is at the heart of every healthy feeding routine.
Features:
- Balanced high-nutrient formula helps babies grow faster, wean earlier and develop stronger, brighter plumage
- Kaytee® is a Veterinarian Recommended Brand
- Contains probiotics to encourage a healthy population of intestinal microorganisms.
-
Digestive enzymes are included to ensure adequate digestion of
carbohydrates and proteins. These enzymes offer a particular value to a
newly hatched baby or in a bird experiencing digestive difficulties.
-
Exact Hand Feeding Formula has compatible tastes and ingredients with
exact Conversion and exact Adult Daily Diets to help reduce digestive
upsets during weaning
- This product is formulated for
use with: Baby Parrots (including Parakeets, Lovebirds, Cockatiels,
Conures, Cockatoos, Macaws, Amazons, African Greys, and other
Psittacines) & Baby Passerines.
- Available in 5lb (2.27kg)
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein (min.) 22.0%
Crude Fat (min.) 9.0%
Crude Fiber (max.) 5.0%
Moisture (max.) 10.0%
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (min.) 0.5%
Total Bacillus Species (min.) 250,000 CFU/g
(B. licheniformis, B. subtilis) CFU - Colony Forming Units
Ingredients:
Ground
Corn, Ground Wheat, Corn Gluten Meal, Ground Oat Groats, Wheat
Middlings, Soybean Oil, Dried Whole Egg, Soy Protein Isolate, Dried
Molasses Beet Pulp, Soybean Meal, Ground Flax Seed (Source of Omega-3),
Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, L-Lysine, Wheat Germ Meal,
Brewers Dried Yeast, Vitamin A Supplement, Salt, L-Arginine,
Fructooligosaccharide, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, 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), Folic Acid, Beta-Carotene, 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.
Allergen Information:
- Manufactured in a facility that processes peanuts and tree nuts.
- Not intended for human consumption.
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
Please
read all the instructions before using the exact Hand Feeding Formula.
Use the following chart to mix formula according to the chick's age. It
is always advised to weigh formula and water to assure proper
concentrations. Volume measurements are less accurate but usually
sufficient.
- Combine formula and hot water (approx. 120°F) in a clean, sanitized container according to the age chart above. (If your tap water contains bacteria, the use of boiled or bottled water is recommended.)
- Mix formula thoroughly and allow it to sit for one minute.
- Cool mixture to 105°F (or between 102° - 110°F). Mixture should have the consistency of thick creamy pudding. If a smoother consistency is desired, stir product vigorously at this time, which aids in activating added enzymes.
Special Notes For Preparation
IMPORTANT - Do Not Reuse Mixed Formula!! Discard and mix fresh at each feeding.
For
hatch to 2 days old - formula should be made in small quantities and
thoroughly stirred before feeding. Separation should be expected and is
not a problem at this early stage because primary requirements are for
water and water soluble nutrients. After chick is two days old, the food
concentration must be increased (see feeding chart).
Microwaving
should be avoided. Microwaving can create "hot spots" in the formula
and increase the likelihood of accidental crop burns. If required, limit
microwaving (on high) to no more than 5 seconds per 1/2 cup of mixed
formula at a time. Be sure to follow this with vigorous stirring before
retesting the temperature and feeding. Cover large batches of formula
while microwaving to avoid a moisture loss. STIR FORMULA THOROUGHLY TO
AVOID POTENTIAL OF BURNING THE CROP. Always test formula for proper
temperature before feeding.
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 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 to 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 one part exact food to two or three 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.
- 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, or exact
Rainbow 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.












