Product description
:Crude Protein Min. 21.0%, Crude Fat - Min. 16.0%, Crude Fiber - Max. 3.0%, Moisture-Max. 10.0%, Vitamin E - Min. 100 IU/kg, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) - Min. 100 mg/kg, Omega-6 Fatty Acids - Min. 1.20%, Omega-3 Fatty Acids - Min. 0.30% Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) - Min. 0.03%, Total Lactic Acid Bacteria - Min. 2 x 105 cfu/g
PREPARATION: Before hand feeding your baby bird(s), we recommend you have the following items at your disposal: clean, sanitized mixing bowl for blending the hand feeding powder with water, a neat source such as a brooder to keep baby birds warm after feeding. plastic feeding syringe(s) for delivery of the prepared formula, thermometer for measuring water and mixed formula temperature, paper towels, and a food safe disinfectant.
Higgins inTune® Hand Feeding is easy to prepare and feed, but there are a few important steps to follow when preparing the formula. We recommend using filtered water that has been heated to 120°F (9°C). If unsure of the water quality, boil for a minimum of 10 minutes and then allow the water to cool to 120°F before mixing with the hand feeding. We do not recommend using a microwave to heat the water or mixed formula as microwave heating can cause uneven heating and dangerous hot spots.
Use the mixing chart below to determine your bird's inTune food-to- water ratio.Note that the listed ratios are a suggested guideline and may be modified depending on the age, health, type of bird and environmental temperature. Once mixed thoroughly with a spoon, allow the mixture to "rest" until an inserted thermometer registers a temperature of between 102°F 108°F (39°C - 42°C). This is the recommended temperature to begin feeding.NEWLY HATCHED TO 2 DAY (24-48 hrs) OLD CHICKS: Should be fed a "watered down" version of the formula. The formula will separate at this ratio, which is a normal occurrence. Blend well prior to each filling of the syringe to hydration and water soluble nutrients more than anything else at this early stage