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Expert: - 1/18/2007


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hi!
im just wondering, do u know where to buy or to make baby formula?

Answer
Hi, Katelyn.

Yes.  You can buy baby parrot handfeeding formula at most pet shops that cater to birds and you can buy it on the internet.  You'll also need to buy some handfeeding syringes so you can feed the formula to the babies.  I use Kaytee Exact handfeeding formula, but there are other brands available.  I've had the most success with Kaytee Exact though (mixes well, babies grow up nice and healthy, etc.).  You also need to learn how to handfeed baby birds if you have no experience with this.

I thought I gave you my website address previously, but if not, here it is:

http://www.angelfire.com/falcon/birdinfo/index.html

There's much information you need to know on my website.

Chrys  

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I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems, nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact a certified avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.

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Over 20 years breeding/raising/handfeeding/selling 15 different species of parrots.

Education/Credentials
American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.

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