Columbae Pigeon Granivorous Hand Feeding Formula 1kg

Columbae Pigeon Granivorous Hand Feeding is a follow-on hand-rearing formula designed specifically for chicks of granivorous columbiform species — pigeons and doves raised away from the parent bird. It is intended to gradually replace crop milk from the first few days of life through to weaning, providing the nutritional foundation young chicks need during their most critical growth phase.

How to Prepare

Mix with lukewarm water at 35–38°C (95–101°F) to achieve a creamy consistency, targeting approximately 20–25% solids concentration. This is a coarse-grained formula, so expect a textured mix rather than a smooth paste.

Feeding Guidance

The rapid growth rate of columbiform chicks makes a fixed feeding schedule difficult to apply universally — the speed of food transit through each individual bird is the most reliable guide to timing. One clear rule applies regardless: the crop must be completely empty each morning before the first feed of the day. The naturally large crop capacity of columbiformes carries a real risk of overfeeding, which must be actively avoided.

Nutritional Analysis

• Crude protein: 21.0%
• Crude fat: 9.0%
• Crude fibre: 5.9%
• Crude ash: 5.9%

For anyone hand-rearing pigeon or dove chicks, having a reliable, species-appropriate formula on hand takes the guesswork out of the most demanding stage of the process.