Disinfectant for hand feeding syringes

[GoneQuakers]

I'm new on here and I figured this would be a great place to get an idea for what I'm looking for. I recently bought a baby Quaker and the little guy won't arrive for a couple weeks. He/She will be hand fed and I'm trying to figure out what to use for a cleaner to clean the feeding syringe that's safe and easy to obtain. I know bleach is one but I don't like the idea of using such a strong chemical. I read peroxide could work but haven't actually found anything helpful. Would an peridone iodine or similar iodine based solution work? I want to use something that's safe, low fumes and any remaining odors wash away quickly under hot/boiling water.

Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

My budgie, Sweetie, says hello. Well, she doesn't talk but she says hello anyway.

 

[Flboy]

Soapy hot water!

 

[Scott]

Greetings, welcome to the forums!

Hot soapy water, rinse well and allow to air dry.

Purchasing an unweaned baby may be hazardous and problematic without experience. Not knowing your background, please consider this thread: http://www.parrotforums.com/breeding-raising-parrots/74363-so-you-bought-unweaned-baby.html

 

[GoneQuakers]

I've done a ton of research and feel confident in caring for the little guy. I just couldn't find much info on sanitizing the syringes. What type of soap should I use? Is dawn acceptable and can unscented antibacterial hand soap be used? This is really the only bit of info I need and I'll have everything in order for when my little one arrives.

 

[noodles123]

http://www.parrotforums.com/breeding-raising-parrots/74363-so-you-bought-unweaned-baby.html

^ read for detail. I wouldn't do it. Any chance you could ask them to keep the bird until weaned? It SO OFTEN goes wrong and it is super complicated...plus, there is no real benefit to doing it...birds "seem" bonded when they are babies because they are babies, but they will push away anyway when they are older...

 

[Flboy]

Besides the recommendations of ‘don’t do’, Dawn soap is good! Antibacterial soap? No one should use it!

 

[GoneQuakers]

They can't keep them till weaned. They are coming in to my local pet shop from a breeder. The shop has gotten them before and we are close friends with the owner of the shop. The birds they've gotten in before were very well started and healthy. They only bring in animals from reputable breeders and only a few at at a time. My mom has bird experience and has hand fed babies before. I have a vet that takes birds and I'm armed with tons of information. I have read the thread but I feel I will do just fine as I'm home all the time and have people to contact if I need help. My budgie is a hand raised bird and she's sweet and lovable. Though I did buy her as a weaned bird but she was hand raised till I got her.

I was just wanting a simple question answered. That's all.

Edit: And thanks. Finally got the answer I needed. It's all I needed. I can;t wait to get my little baby birdie. I'm confident I can care for him without issues.

 

[noodles123]

Besides the recommendations of ‘don’t do’, Dawn soap is good! Antibacterial soap? No one should use it!

Tricolsan is a b....you you know what....lol

I have an adult bird, so obviously it's way different, but for her dishes, I would never use any soap other than classic Dawn (unless a soap intended specifically for birds/avian safe).

 

[noodles123]

I am glad to hear you have people with a lot of hand-raising experience who can help you +access to an avian certified veterinarian.

I only said what I said because so many people post about the tragedies associated with hand-rearing. It wasn't to be rude.

 

[GoneQuakers]

I understand. I have my ducks in a row and did enough research in a couple days that I could have done in a week. I did research on formulas, feeding styles, feeding schedules, weaning, general care, what to watch out for, the whole works. I wasn't going to leave out anything. Looked up every page I could find and saved a bunch of pages to reference if I need to. If I need to, I can call the shop for advice. I have temp gauge, a gram scale, heating pads and even heat lamps. I just needed that one last little detail. I know people have their opinions on the topic of had raising birds but I'm neutral in that area. Sometimes the mom will do fine with taking care of the babies. Sometimes you just have to hand raise them for whatever reason. There's always a risk though either way.

 

[itzjbean]

I recommend F10, it's a cleaner that also sanitizes when you let it sit a b it. So safe I use it with my handfeeding syringes to clean and sanitize them and also so saf you can literally spray it on sprouts!

 

[noodles123]

I recommend F10, it's a cleaner that also sanitizes when you let it sit a b it. So safe I use it with my handfeeding syringes to clean and sanitize them and also so saf you can literally spray it on sprouts!

It does depend on the type and concentration-- I wouldn't use my concentration on fruit/veg ---but it does depend..

 

[GoneQuakers]

I recommend F10

I'm looking around for that particular product but can't find a local source for it. It seems it's not that easy to find online either. Seems to be a good product though.

Would I get a similar result if I wash with dawn soap to get the crud out and then boil for 30 minutes and leave to air dry?

Bleach is something I keep seeing come up in a lot of pages but some say not to use it and some say it's ok to use. Opinions on it for use on feeding utensils?

So far dawn dish soap is my best bet with maybe boiling for 30 minutes as well. Just want to get this last bit of info down and 100% right.

Also, I have peridone iodine. Could that be used as a disinfectant? Peroxide? Rubbing alcohol? Anything that is easy to get, inexpensive and safe to use that will leave no odors or residues behind after rinsing with hot water or boiling.

 

[noodles123]

I recommend F10

I'm looking around for that particular product but can't find a local source for it. It seems it's not that easy to find online either. Seems to be a good product though.

Would I get a similar result if I wash with dawn soap to get the crud out and then boil for 30 minutes and leave to air dry?

Bleach is something I keep seeing come up in a lot of pages but some say not to use it and some say it's ok to use. Opinions on it for use on feeding utensils?

So far dawn dish soap is my best bet with maybe boiling for 30 minutes as well. Just want to get this last bit of info down and 100% right.

Also, I have peridone iodine. Could that be used as a disinfectant? Peroxide? Rubbing alcohol? Anything that is easy to get, inexpensive and safe to use that will leave no odors or residues behind after rinsing with hot water or boiling.

Here is a link to what it looks like. Babies are unique compared to older birds-- I would ask your mom or an avian certified vet (not just exotics)-- or someone who does a lot of hand-rearing...I use peroxide in the room next to my bird's room at 3% but I clean her stuff with Dawn and f10 SC. Again though..with F10, you have to be aware that you mix your own concentrate and you will need a chemically resistant spray bottle. It is "no rinse" but when it comes to baby syringes, I would probably rinse anyway and then air dry.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/F10SC-Veterinary-Disinfectant-by-F10-SC/223608346

The green variety is NOT "no rinse" and does contain a soap. I use the yellowish clear type to clean around my bird and to clean her cage...

Here are some more listings on Ebay.
https://www.ebay.com/p/1542284204

A small bottle makes something like 17 gallons at surgical disinfectant concentration, so it is very money friendly, but I have never used it for your purpose.

 

[GoneQuakers]

Thanks for the info. I think I got it figured out now. Seems dawn and hot water is my best bet with maybe a daily boil. I've got all the info I need now. Can't wait to get my little JoJo.