If this is an option then I would definitely go this route.
This bird should be on at least 4 feeds per day, each feeding should be 10% of his body weight.
So every morning, you need to weight the bird (kitchen scales are fine), write it down and then feed 10% of that number that day. For eg, bird weighs 50g, then each feed is 5CC.
Every day, weigh the bird in the morning before food to get the new number, because he should be gaining weight.
Write the weights down in a book, keep them handy in case you need the vet and they ask for records - jot down feeding times too, plus amounts given.
Use a spoon to give the food, it is too easy to accidently aspirate the chick with syringe. Spoons are best for novices.
Formula should be 105C every time (check with thermometer).
Never use microwave, never reuse/reheat old formula. make it every time.
Start with the 4 feeds of 10%, see how you get on, if the birds crop is empty when the next feed comes, then add an extra feed per day (so 5 per day) .
The crop needs to empty once per 24 hours - overnight is the best time for this.
Other feeds are ok to give when there´s a little food still in the crop. You don´t want the crop to empty completely every single time.
Brooder needs to be lined with a few inches of aspen shavings (course pine is ok if aspen not avail.)
Brooder temp 83F
Humidity @ 60-65% (you can create humidity with a wet piece of kitchen paper on a plate in the brooder. Never ever put a bowl of water in the brooder.
Here is a thread with lots of info,
-How to check the crop, what it is and general 101
-how to mix the food correctly
-how to make a feeder spoon
-formula instructions for s bunch of manufacturers (in case you don´t have your instructions)
-a chart to use cfor logging weight and other info
-and more
With these Links-I hope to bring You as Much information as I can to help anyone that finds them selves having to Hand feed A chick Lots of tips for Breeders-with links for Hand feeding etc http://www.parrotscanada.com/breeder...rbreeders.html A new way to Hand feed-With a Cup...
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