{"product_id":"psittacus-red-soft-tubes","title":"Psittacus Red Soft Feeding Tubes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Psittacus Red Soft Tubes are specialist hand-feeding tubes designed for the safe, hygienic administration of hand-rearing formula to psittacine chicks. Built for breeders and experienced keepers who hand-raise parrots from an early age, these tubes offer a reliable and controlled method of feeding that minimises risk to fragile neonates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eConstruction and Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach tube is made from a flexible, durable material that resists wear through repeated use. The rounded tip is a key safety feature — it allows the tube to pass comfortably and reduces the risk of injury during feeding. These are not disposable tools; they are built to last through many feeding sessions when properly maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Use a Soft Feeding Tube\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTube feeding is widely regarded as the most controlled and hygienic method for delivering hand-feeding formula directly to a chick's crop. It removes the guesswork from volume and placement, reduces the risk of aspiration compared to spoon or syringe feeding at the beak, and keeps feeding consistent across multiple clutches or species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizing Across the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tubes are available in four sizes to cover every stage of a chick's development, from newly hatched neonates through to larger juveniles approaching weaning. Smaller volumes suit the earliest and most delicate stage of hand-rearing, while larger sizes are appropriate as chicks grow and crop capacity increases. The full range covers a broad spectrum of psittacine species, from smaller hookbills such as cockatiels through to larger parrots including African greys.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSelecting the Right Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoosing the correct tube size depends on both the species you are rearing and the age or developmental stage of the chick. As a general principle, tube diameter and volume should increase in line with the chick's size and crop capacity — moving up through the range as growth progresses. The variant selector on this page allows you to choose the size appropriate for your current stage of rearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaving the correct tube size to hand at each stage of development makes hand-rearing more consistent and significantly reduces the stress placed on chicks during feeding. Keepers managing multiple clutches or species will benefit from keeping several sizes in rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"5ml","offer_id":54176472924497,"sku":"4FPH100","price":17.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10ml","offer_id":54176472957265,"sku":"4FPH101","price":17.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"20ml","offer_id":54176472990033,"sku":"4FPH102","price":17.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"50ml","offer_id":54176473022801,"sku":"4FPH103","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/psittacus-red-soft-tubes","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}