Feeding - General Guidelines
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Feed chicks 5% of their body weight at a time.
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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.
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Hygiene is very important! Make food fresh for each feeding. Clean all feeding equipment. Use a new syringe for each bird.
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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
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1 cup Purina Pro Plan Kitten Chicken and Rice dry kibble
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1¼ - 1½ cups water
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2 tablespoons powdered egg white (Best Bird Egg Powder)
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½ teaspoon Avi-Era Bird Vitamins or similar i.e. Vetafarm brand
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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.