{"product_id":"harrisons-bird-foods-juvenile-hand-feeding-organic-powder-bird-food","title":"Harrison's Bird Foods Juvenile Hand-Feeding Organic Powder Bird Food","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCertified Organic Hand-Feeding Nutrition for Chicks and Recovery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarrison’s Bird Foods Juvenile Hand-Feeding Organic Powder Bird Food is a certified organic, non-GMO diet made from premium whole grains and legumes with naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. It is formulated for hand-feeding \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-bird-food\" title=\"Pet bird food | hardypaw\" aria-label=\"Pet bird food | hardypaw\"\u003epsittacine chicks until weaning\u003c\/a\u003e, for chicks following Recovery Formula, and for birds recovering from illness or injury or losing weight during a diet conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFor Psittacine Chicks Until Weaning:\u003c\/b\u003e Formulated for hand-feeding psittacine chicks from the right starting day for each species until weaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAfter Recovery Formula:\u003c\/b\u003e Suited to chicks following Recovery Formula feeding for selected parrots, before moving on to weaning foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecovery and Diet Conversion Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Supports birds recovering from illness or injury and birds losing weight during a diet conversion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNaturally Occurring Vitamins and Minerals:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes naturally occurring vitamins and minerals, with 3.3% minimum omega-6 and 0.4% minimum omega-3 fatty acids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhole Grains and Legumes:\u003c\/b\u003e Made from premium whole grains and whole legumes without artificial processing or bleached or dyed flours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in two sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarrison’s Bird Foods Juvenile Hand-Feeding Organic Powder Bird Food, 1-lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarrison’s Bird Foods Juvenile Hand-Feeding Organic Powder Bird Food, 5-lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDried Kelp, Lentils, Zinc Sulfate, Hulled Millet, Tapioca Maltodextrin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Salt, Peanut Kernels, Calcium Carbonate, Biotin, Whole Corn, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Brown Rice, Bentonite, Copper Sulfate, Chia, Sunflower Kernels, Mixed Tocopherols (source of Vitamin E), Psyllium, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Hull-less Barley, Folic Acid, Alfalfa, Riboflavin Supplement, Toasted Soybeans, Manganese Sulfate, Peas, Dried Algae, Vitamin B12 Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Toasted Oat Groats, Niacin Supplement, dl-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate, and Vitamin A Supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuaranteed Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude Protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18% (min.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude Fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11% (min.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude Fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5% (max.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10% (max.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.09% (max.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95 mg\/kg (max.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmega-6 Fatty Acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3% (min.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmega-3 Fatty Acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4% (min.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUse the Correct Technique:\u003c\/b\u003e Use correct feeding technique to prevent injury or inhalation of formula that could result in pneumonia or death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStart at the Right Age:\u003c\/b\u003e Start from day 1 for large species, day 7 for other parrots, and day 21 for cockatiels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCheck the Crop First:\u003c\/b\u003e Gently feel the crop before each and every feeding to confirm that it is almost empty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMix Fresh with Warm Water:\u003c\/b\u003e Mix fresh with bottled drinking water heated to about 103°F (39°C), and do not microwave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFollow Your Vet’s Water Ratio:\u003c\/b\u003e Use the formula-to-water proportion your avian veterinarian directs for your bird’s age, then cool to lukewarm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeed on Schedule:\u003c\/b\u003e Chicks with open eyes need 3 to 4 daily feedings, and feathering birds need 2 to 3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUse an Irrigation Syringe:\u003c\/b\u003e Using an irrigation syringe is often the most effective method for hand-feeding chicks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeed Until the Crop Is Full:\u003c\/b\u003e Feed until the crop is full but not overstuffed, and clean excess formula from beak, feathers, and enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSupport Weaning After 21 Days:\u003c\/b\u003e After 21 days, mix 1 tablespoon of finely chopped High Potency Formula or nuts into 1 cup of formula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSlow Crop Emptying:\u003c\/b\u003e Birds one to seven days old or with slow crop emptying may benefit from Recovery Formula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStorage Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSeal the Bag:\u003c\/b\u003e Press out any trapped air and firmly seal the bag after each use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFix a Damaged Zip:\u003c\/b\u003e If the zipper is damaged, fold the bag’s top over a few times and fasten it with a clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKeep in the Original Bag:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep food in its original bag and do not repackage it into plastic bags or containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUse Within 12 Weeks:\u003c\/b\u003e Use contents within 12 weeks of opening the bag; refrigeration or freezing after opening may help maintain freshness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCorrect Technique Is Essential:\u003c\/b\u003e Use correct feeding technique to prevent injury or inhalation that could result in pneumonia or death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConsult Your Avian Veterinarian:\u003c\/b\u003e Follow your avian veterinarian’s guidance on the formula-to-water ratio and feeding plan for your bird’s age and species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Return\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping policy\" aria-label=\"Shipping policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Refund policy\" aria-label=\"Refund policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ1: What is Harrison’s Juvenile Hand-Feeding Formula?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAns:\u003c\/b\u003e It is a certified organic, non-GMO verified hand-feeding formula made from premium whole grains and legumes with naturally occurring vitamins and minerals, designed for psittacine chicks, recovering birds, and birds in diet conversion, available in 1-lb and 5-lb bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ2: When can I start feeding it to my chick?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAns:\u003c\/b\u003e Start from day 1 for pionus, African greys, Amazons, cockatoos, conures, and macaws, from day 7 for other parrots, and from day 21 for cockatiels. Always confirm the right start day for your bird’s species with your avian veterinarian before feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ3: How do I prepare the formula?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAns:\u003c\/b\u003e Mix the formula fresh with bottled drinking water heated to about 103°F (39°C), using the proportion your avian veterinarian directs for your bird’s age. Do not microwave it, and let the mixture cool to lukewarm before feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ4: How often should I feed my chick?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAns:\u003c\/b\u003e Chicks with their eyes open should be fed 3 to 4 times daily, and birds with feathers emerging should be fed 2 to 3 times daily. Before each feeding, gently feel the crop to confirm it is almost empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ5: How do I help my chick wean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAns:\u003c\/b\u003e To aid weaning after 21 days of age, add 1 tablespoon of finely chopped High Potency Formula or finely chopped organic nuts to 1 cup of formula, or introduce dry High Potency Formula in a separate bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ6: What if my chick’s crop empties slowly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAns:\u003c\/b\u003e Birds one to seven days old, and birds with slow crop emptying, may benefit from Recovery Formula or adding a pinch of Fauna Flora to the formula just before feeding. Talk with your avian veterinarian about the best approach for your bird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ7: Can I use it for birds recovering from illness or diet conversion?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAns:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, this formula is also for birds recovering from illness or injury and birds losing weight during a diet conversion. Because these are health situations, work with your avian veterinarian on how much to feed and for how long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harrison's Bird Foods","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":48035172188321,"sku":"HBF-JHFF-1LB","price":12.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":48035172221089,"sku":"HBF-JHFF-5LB","price":53.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/2446\/5313\/files\/harrisons-bird-foods-juvenile-hand-feeding-organic-powder-food-1-lb-696.png?v=1792266498","url":"https:\/\/hardypaw.com\/products\/harrisons-bird-foods-juvenile-hand-feeding-organic-powder-bird-food","provider":"HardyPaw","version":"1.0","type":"link"}