Kaytee Exact Hand Feeding with Omega 3 Bird Dry Food, 18oz

Exact Hand Feeding Formula was the first instant formula available and is the most researched and respected product used by professional breeders, veterinarians and conservation programs throughout the world. Exact Hand Feeding Formula has compatible tastes and ingredients with exact Conversion and exact adult daily diets reducing digestive upsets during weaning, or when pulling young from the nest of exact fed parents. Exact balanced, high-nutrient formula helps babies grow faster, wean earlier and develop better, brighter plumage. When used properly, exact will not cause crop slow-down exact Hand Feeding Formula contains probiotics to encourage a healthy population of intestinal micro organisms. The selected species have been chosen specifically for their vitality, stability, and overall benefits to a bird system. Digestive enzymes (amylase and protease) are included to insure adequate digestion of carbohydrates and proteins. These enzymes are of particular value in the newly hatched baby or in a bird experiencing digestive difficulties. With DHA, an Omega-3 fatty acid for development of heart, brain, and visual functions High-Nutrient Formula developed for the needs of Baby Birds Babies develop better feathering & brighter plumage Trusted by Avian Veterinarians & Breeders Babies grow faster & wean earlier Ingredients: Ground Corn, Ground Wheat, Corn Gluten Meal, Ground Oat Groats, Wheat Middling's, Soy Oil, Dried Whole Egg, Soy Protein Isolate, Dried Beet Pulp, Soybean Meal, Ground Flax Seed, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, L-Lysine, Wheat Germ Meal, Brewers Dried Yeast, Vitamin A Supplement, Salt, Algae Meal (source of DHA), L-Arginine, Fructooligosaccharide, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Potassium Chloride, Yeast Extract, Propionic Acid (a preservative), Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Mixed Tocopherols (a preservative), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of vitamin K activity), Niacin, Rosemary Extract, Citric Acid, Ethoxyquin (a preservative), Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Cholecalciferol (source of vitamin D3), Folic Acid, Beta-Carotene, Calcium Iodate, Biotin, Cobalt Carbonate, Sodium Selenite, Dried A. oryzae Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product. Allergen information: Manufactured in a facility that processes peanuts and other tree nuts. Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein (min.) 22.0% Crude Fat (min.) 9.0% Crude Fiber (max.) 5.0% Moisture (max.) 10.0% Omega-3 Fatty Acids (min.)0.5% Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (min.) 0.05% Protease (min.) 0.2 CSU(1)/g Amylase (min.) 0.4 SLU(2)/g Total Bacillus Species(3)(min.) 250,000 CFU(4)/g CSU - Casein Solubilization Units, SLU - Starch Liquefying Units, B. licheniformis, B. subtilis, CFU - Colony Forming Units SPECIAL NOTES FOR PREPARATION IMPORTANT- DO NOT REUSE MIXED FORMULA!! Discard and mix fresh at each feeding. For hatch to 2 days old - formula should be made in small quantities and thoroughly stirred before feeding. Separation at this concentration is expected and is not a problem at this early stage because primary requirements are for water and water soluble nutrients. After chick is two days old, the food concentration must be increased (see feeding chart). Microwaving should be avoided. Microwaving can create and hot spots in the formula and increase the likelihood of accidental crop burns. If required, limit microwaving (on high) to no more than 5 seconds per & cup of mixed formula at a time. Be sure to follow this with vigorous stirring before retesting the temperature and feeding. Cover large batches of formula while microwaving to avoid a moisture loss. STIR FORMULA THROUGHLY TO AVOID POTENTIAL OF BURNING THE CROP. Always test formula for proper temperature before feeding. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS: After opening, use the food within 30 to 45 days. Reseal package and store in a cool, dry location. Refrigerate or freeze for extended storage. Baby birds should be fed on a routine schedule allowing the chick crop to empty (or nearly empty) between feedings and to determine if bird is being fed the right amount. This prevents any food remaining in the crop too long and possibly spoiling. If the time between crop emptying suddenly increases, and the crop appears to be slowing down, observe the chick closely. See IMPORTANT NOTES" regarding crop-slow down. Feed mixture