{"product_id":"psittacus-cockatoo-special-hand-feeding-5kg","title":"Psittacus Cockatoo Special Hand Feeding Formula 5kg","description":"\u003cp\u003ePsittacus Cockatoo Special Hand Feeding is a follow-on rearing formula developed specifically for cockatoo chicks (excluding \u003cem\u003eProbosciger\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCalyptorhynchus\u003c\/em\u003e species) from the point at which feathering begins. Designed for serious aviculturists hand-rearing cockatoos, it provides targeted nutritional support through the critical mid-to-late development phase right through to emancipation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStage of Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a follow-on formula, appropriate from the third week of life onwards. For neonates and very young chicks prior to feather emergence, an early-age formula such as a crop milk or neonatal product should be used first. During the weaning phase, this formula should be gradually replaced with a dry adult food rather than withdrawn abruptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDaily intake is typically between 7 and 10 ml of prepared formula per feeding bout, per 100 g of body weight. The number of feeding bouts required each day varies depending on the age of the chick and the specific cockatoo species being reared — keepers should adjust frequency accordingly as the bird matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Composition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude protein: 21.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude oils and fats: 10.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePack Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a 5 kg format, making it a practical choice for breeders working with multiple chicks across a season or those rearing larger cockatoo species with higher formula demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePsittacus Cockatoo Special Hand Feeding gives keepers a species-appropriate, stage-specific formula to support consistent development from early feathering through to a fully independent bird.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54146900558161,"sku":"4FPH012","price":56.91,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/4FPH012_1.jpg?v=1782487529","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/psittacus-cockatoo-special-hand-feeding-5kg","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}