Psittacus Crop Milk - Hand Feeding Formula is a specialized formula produced by Psittacus Catalonia, designed for hand-rearing very young parrot chicks (psittacines) from hatch to a few days old—particularly during the first 5–7 days of life, when they cannot yet digest complex carbohydrates or seeds.
🔍 Key Facts About Psittacus Crop Milk:
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Target Use: From Day 0 (hatch) to Day 5–7 of life
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Species: All types of psittacines (parrots), especially medium to large parrots (e.g., macaws, cockatoos, African greys)
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Texture: Very fine, smooth powder to mix into a watery formula, mimicking natural crop milk produced by parent birds.
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Protein & Fat Rich: High in digestible proteins, lipids (fats), and key vitamins and immune boosters (e.g., prebiotics, probiotics, nucleotides)
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No starch: Because newly hatched chicks lack the enzymes (amylase) to digest starch properly
💧 Mixing Instructions:
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Mix with warm water (around 38–39°C or 100°F)
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Typical ratio: 1 part formula : 3–4 parts water by volume (adjust based on chick age and consistency)
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Feed every 2–3 hours in the first days, depending on species and development
