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Tropican Hand-Feeding Formula

Hagen

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Tropican Hand-Feeding Formula

Tropican Hand-Feeding Formula provides proper daily nutrition for baby parrots up to fledgling, which is a critical age of a parrot's life. Finely ground up extruded formula that is easy to mix, blends in seamlessly with hot water to create a smooth and consistent clump-free mash.

This makes preparation quick and easy, improves feeding and enhances digestion. It's an excellent peanut-derived source of fat and protein as well as a source of 8 essential grains that complement amino acid profiles; all critical to the proper growth and well-being of parrot chicks.

Recommended for African Greys, Amazons, Cockatiels, Cockatoos, Conures, Eclectus, Lovebirds, Macaws, Pionus, most Psittacines.

Key Features :

  • Finely ground up form of the High Performance biscuits
  • Recommended for African Greys, Amazons, Cockatiels, Cockatoos, Conures, Eclectus, Lovebirds, Macaws, Pionus, most Psittacines
  • Contains no artificial preservatives, colors and flavors
  • Contains inHuman Gradein Sunflower kernel and peanut meat
  • Contains optimum levels of protein, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other nutrients required by growing babies
  • Contains multiple sources of protein to generate impeccable feathers
  • Contains optimal, balanced and safe levels of calcium and vitamin D for all psittacine species' requirements
  • Contains natural omega and fatty acids from flax seeds
  • Has a high caloric density
  • Provides optimum nutrient density and gut motility
  • Simplifies transition to Tropican High Performance Formula
  • Easy to prepare; just add hot water to dry formula and mix
  • Easy to clean as it does not stick to feathers
  • Fully processed and pasteurized to eliminate bacterial and fungal organisms; high level starch gelatinization
  • Has no solid/liquid fractionation, resulting in effective crop peristalsis and no impaction

400 g (0.88 lb)

Ingredients

Corn, soybean meal, corn gluten meal, wheat, brown rice, dehulled sunflower seeds, dehulled peanuts, sugar, canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dicalcium phosphate, lecithin, calcium carbonate, yeast culture, flaxseed, dried beet pulp, dried kelp, oat groats, L-lysine, choline chloride, DL-methionine, biotin, vitamin E supplement, niacin, calcium L-ascorbyl-2-monophosphate (source of vitamin C), zinc oxide, manganous oxide, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin B₁₂ supplement, rosemary extract, beta-carotene, riboflavin, copper sulfate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, inositol, folic acid, vitamin A supplement, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, vitamin D₃ supplement.

Ingredients:

Feeding Directions

Combine hot water with the correct volume of formula (refer to chart) or use cold water and heat in the microwave. CAUTION: Thoroughly mix the food and watch out for hot spots to prevent burns. Due to Tropican’s beneficial gelatinization properties, it may take a minute to fully moisturize with water. Therefore, adjust the consistency if needed by adding a bit more water.

The final temperature should be slightly above body temperature (38°C-100°F), and not exceed 40.5°C (105°F) when fed to chicks. Always use an accurate, calibrated thermometer to verify the desired temperature. Overheated food can result in burns to delicate mouth, throat and crop tissues. Refer to the chart for suggested brooder temperature guidelines to keep chicks at a proper temperature. Note: Always make a fresh batch of formula for each feeding. Use clean utensils and accurate measures to ensure the chicks receive the proper nutrition they need.

Feeding Amount

Storage Instructions

For maximum freshness, once opened, store the sealed bag in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. Our safe and effective CO2 treatment and air barrier bags ensure insect control and freshness.

Nutritional Facts

Specialty Pet Nutrition Facts per 1 cup (8 oz standard measuring cup) (107 g)

Tropican Hand-Feeding Formula

$8.99 CAD

Features

A Premium Multi-grain and Peanut Parrot Food for Optimal Growth and Feather Development

The Trusted Choice for Aviculturists and Breeders Worldwide

For years, Parrot breeders and aviculturists have relied on Tropican Hand-Feeding Formula Parrot Food to provide their baby birds with the necessary nutrients to achieve excellent growth and vibrant feathers. Developed by HARI through industry-leading research and development, the formula, a micro-ground version of Tropican High Performance, incorporates the benefits of high-temperature extrusion cooking, to enhance the formula’s water-holding properties, eliminate field bacteria and improve digestion.

Tropican’s Hand-Feeding Formula is an excellent source of fat and protein derived from peanuts, and a blend of essential grains that complement amino acid profiles, all critical for proper growth and development of parrot chicks from hatchling to fledgling age. With flaxseed, peanuts and sunflower seeds, the formula is rich in Omega fatty acids, providing a healthy shine to feathers while supporting overall health.

With Tropican Hand-Feeding Formula, all you need to do is add water to the dry formula and mix. It’s simple to prepare, doesn’t clump, and is easy to clean. Plus, it won’t stick to feathers, making feeding a stress-free experience for both the breeder and parrot.

Person feeding a baby parrot with text about proper nutrition for parrots, featuring Tropicana Hand-Feeding Formula.

Guidelines for Feeding Birds with a Syringe or Spoon

Feeding birds with a syringe is a sound method if you understand the proper technique. It is recommended to use a separate syringe for each clutch. However, if you’re not confident with syringe feeding, a spoon bent on either side can also be used.

  • To feed the bird, place the syringe tip slightly into the left side of the beak with one hand, and apply gentle pressure on the beak’s commissures with the fingers of the other hand. The palm of the hand should be held behind the chick’s head to prevent the syringe from injuring the mouth when the chick reacts with a feeding response.
  • When the bird gives a feeding response (head pumping), start feeding and aim towards the back right side of the mouth. Be sure to monitor the chick’s response and respiration closely to prevent aspiration. Fill the crop without excess stretching.
  • It is essential to keep a daily weight monitoring and amount fed chart for healthy growth parameters and future reference. Finally, make sure to allow the crop to empty completely between feedings.
  • In case you are not comfortable with the feeding syringe, a bent teaspoon may also be used to slowly drip food into the bird’s beak. Please note that metal feeding tubes are not recommended, as they can pierce the crop and esophagus, allowing food to leak out.

100% Canadian, with a comprehensive vertical integration strategy and locally sourced ingredients.

Complete Vertical Integration in Action

At HARI, we have developed a complete vertical integration strategy for our production process. Instead of relying on external resources, we take charge of every aspect of the operation. From sourcing ingredients, diet formulation and testing to production, feeding trials, and distribution, we handle it all. Our customers can rest easy knowing that they are feeding their birds the best because we take care of everything.

Locally Sourced Ingredients

We take pride in manufacturing food formulas that are tested and produced in small batches at our own pet food facility, Hagen Industries, located in Montreal, Canada. We are dedicated to utilizing locally sourced seeds, grains, dried fruits, and vegetables in our formulas as much as possible. This commitment is reflected in the freshness and quality of our products, as well as the positive impact on both the local economy and environment. By partnering with local farmers, we are able to incorporate their ingredients into our products, resulting in quicker turnaround times for final HARI quality assurance approvals and enhanced freshness-to-market efficiencies.

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