Feeding - General Guidelines

• Feed chicks 5% of their body weight at a time.

• Warm food before feeding, ideally to 38°C. Use a thermometer and warm in a water bath as a microwave can cause hot and cold spots.

• Hygiene is very important! Make food fresh for each feeding. Clean all feeding equipment. Use a new syringe for each bird.

• Immediately after feeding, wipe any spilt food away with a damp cloth.

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Basic nestling diet for sparrows, finches, starlings and song thrushes

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Ingredients

• 1 cup Purina Pro Plan Kitten Chicken and Rice dry kibble

• 1¼ - 1½ cups water

• 2 tablespoons powdered egg white (Best Bird Egg Powder)

• ½ teaspoon Avi-Era Bird Vitamins or similar i.e. Vetafarm brand

• 1,850mg Calcium Carbonate Powder (Vetafarm brand)

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Preparation

Soak kibble for 20-30 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.