Mazuri® Hand Feeding Bird Formula

Mazuri® Hand Feeding Formula is a complete diet designed to promote optimal growth and development for most frugivorous and granivorous avian species from the day of hatch through weaning. This easy-to-mix iron-controlled hand feeding formula for birds is ideal for iron-sensitive species. This diet is shipped as a powder that’s designed to be mixed with water.

Ingredients

Wheat flour, dehulled soybean meal, corn starch, sucrose, soybean oil, dried egg product, soy protein concentrate, brewers dried yeast, dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, lecithin, tagetes (Aztec marigold) extract (color), dl-methionine, l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilized vitamin C), pyridoxine hydrochloride, potassium sulfate, choline chloride, biotin, mixed tocopherols (preservative), Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product dehydrated, canthaxanthin (color), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K), Lactobacillus casei fermentation product dehydrated, d-alpha tocopheryl acetate (form of vitamin E), rosemary extract, Bifidobacterium thermophilum fermentation product dehydrated, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, citric acid, Enterococcus faecium fermentation product dehydrated, folic acid, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, active dried yeast, riboflavin, nicotinic acid, calcium pantothenate, ground rice hulls, dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, vegetable oil, dried yucca shidigera extract, vitamin B12 supplement, copper sulfate, papaya, beta-carotene, cholecalciferol (form of vitamin D3), vitamin A acetate, potassium iodate, sodium selenite.

Guaranteed Analysis

Feeding Suggestions

Prepared Mazuri® Hand Feeding Diet is designed for feeding chicks.

Use good sanitation practices and good quality water.

Never feed dry powder without first combining with water.

1. 1. To ensure complete hydration of the product, mix with cool or room temperature water then add hot water to reach feeding temperatures of 100° to 106° F.
      • Under- and over-heating can cause impaired gastric motility and crop burns, respectively.
   2. Water:formula ratio may vary due to species.  Measuring by weight is recommended.  Suggested mixing ratios include:
      • In the first weeks post-hatch, 90% water:10% formula (by weight).
      • As the bird grows, 70% water:30% formula (by weight).
   3. Mix thoroughly with a fork and whisk.
      • The product will turn pink upon mixing, which is normal and provides important pigments to the birds and ensures that mixing is adequate.  Some pigments may not be fully absorbed, and pink feces may be observed.
   4. Refrigerate until feeding time, within 6 hours of mixing. Reheating is not advised.
   5. Feed until the crop is full using the appropriate hand-feeding syringe.  Do not overfeed.
      • Most chicks will consume 10% or more of their body weight per feeding, but daily monitoring of weights is the most accurate way to ensure proper growth and feeding rates
      • Several weeks before weaning, provide chicks with the food items that it will be consuming, such as high quality extruded diet (e.g., Mazuri® Parrot Breeder Diet or Mazuri® Small Bird Breeder Diet), plus 10-20% (by weight) fruits, veggies and other food items.

Storage Conditions

For best results, after removal of required amount store in original container with lid firmly affixed.  Store in a cool 75°F or colder), dry (approximately 50% RH) location. Use within 1 year of manufacturing date.

Formula Number: 5TMX