Which formula to use?

Parrotlet2014q · Jan 4, 2015

Should I use Kaytee exact, zupreem embrace, or higgins intune.. and WHY??
also..
Also how much will I need to buy to raise a clutch of 4-6 babies.....\
I NEED MULTIPLE ANSWERS.. I have parrotlets
Also is it better to spoon feed or syringe (if syringe what size?
PLEASE GIVE ME A REPLY

Sunset_Chaser · Jan 4, 2015

Parrotlet2014q said:
Should I use Kaytee exact, zupreem embrace, or higgins intune.. and WHY??
also..
Also how much will I need to buy to raise a clutch of 4-6 babies.....\
I NEED MULTIPLE ANSWERS.. I have parrotlets
Also is it better to spoon feed or syringe (if syringe what size?
PLEASE GIVE ME A REPLY

I use Kaytee Exact handfeeding formula, I've used it for years without problems and every breeder I have met uses it too. I buy it in the large bucket and keep it in the freezer, taking out what I need for a week or so.

I syringe feed mine, they have handfeeding syringes at petstores, or you can order them offline, I get 10ml (ml and cc are the same)

Parrotlet2014q · Jan 4, 2015

People have told me not to use it... since it has been recalled .. I already have strings but wanted to spoon feed but it seem easier What do u think

Parrotlet2014q · Jan 4, 2015

Sunset chaser... also can I handfeeding parrotlet at 14 days at 7 am 4 pm and 11pm??

Sunset_Chaser · Jan 5, 2015

That would be too few of feedings,
Parrotlet Blog: Hand-Feeding Day One Chicks
Nursery Babies - Baby Parrotlets

Parrotlet2014q · Jan 5, 2015

It will not work out .. if not what timings should I feed them

sonja · Jan 5, 2015

You will need to double the amount of feedings you mentioned. They will need fed every 4 hours around the clock - even at night.
I find that the Kaytee dissolves better than some of the others.

Parrotlet2014q · Jan 5, 2015

Even at night.. i thought that they can be left alone during the night

sonja · Jan 5, 2015

Depends how old the babies are. I just re-read your question - if they are newborns you need to feed even more often than I said - all through the night.

Parrotlet2014q · Jan 5, 2015

I'm not home between 8-4 and I have someone home .. but when should I pull parrotlets if I want them to be tame and I want to feed them at 7am, 4pm, 11pm

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