{"product_id":"psittacus-frugivorous-neonatal-hand-feeding-1kg","title":"Psittacus Frugivorous Neonatal Hand Feeding Formula 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003ePsittacus Frugivorous Neonatal Hand Feeding is a specialist early-age formula designed for hand-rearing frugivorous psittacine birds through the second phase of the neonatal period — from approximately day 7–8 of life through to the emergence of pin feathers. It is not a general-purpose hand-rearing food; it is formulated specifically for this critical developmental window in fruit-eating parrot species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFormulation and Key Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe formula contains a high proportion of dehydrated whole egg and papaya. Whole egg supports early-stage nutritional demands, while papaya is included specifically to favour digestive transit — an important consideration in very young birds whose digestive systems are still developing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePreparation and Administration\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMix the formula with lukewarm water to a concentration of approximately 25% solids. Administration via a soft feeding tube is recommended to ensure safe and accurate crop delivery at this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStage-Specific Use — What to Use Before and After\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor birds younger than 7–8 days, Psittacus Frugivorous Psittacine Crop Milk should be used in place of this formula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce pin feathers begin to emerge, transition to a follow-on hand-feeding formula appropriate to the species being reared\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis product covers the second neonatal phase only — it is part of a staged rearing programme, not a standalone solution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed correctly as part of a structured hand-rearing protocol, Psittacus Frugivorous Neonatal Hand Feeding gives keepers and breeders a species-appropriate, stage-specific tool for getting frugivorous psittacines through one of their most vulnerable developmental periods.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54146900099409,"sku":"4FPH009","price":26.07,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/4FPH009_1.jpg?v=1782487511","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/psittacus-frugivorous-neonatal-hand-feeding-1kg","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}