{"product_id":"columbae-pigeon-granivorous-hand-feeding-1kg","title":"Columbae Pigeon Granivorous Hand Feeding Formula 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eColumbae 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Prepare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMix 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude protein: 21.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude fat: 9.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude fibre: 5.9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude ash: 5.9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54146892759377,"sku":"4FCP002","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/columbae-pigeon-granivorous-hand-feeding-1kg","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}