How to Make Baby Cockatiel Food Formula
Hand feeding baby cockatiels is a very sensitive and time-consuming process. Since a baby is still developing crucial systems in its body, like its immune system, and is very fragile, it is important to consult with professional and well-experienced breeders for formula for your bird's situation. Making your own formula should only be done in a emergency. Using a commercial brand is highly recommended for the bird's health.
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Things You'll Need
- Disinfectant
- Pot
- Thermometer
- Stage 1 baby food
- Peanut butter
- Distilled water
- Stove
Instructions
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Clean and disinfect all supplies that will be in contact with the food or used to feed your cockatiel. A baby's immune system and organs are very fragile. Make sure to rinse disinfectant off all materials.
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Choose a stage 1 baby food in either chicken, turkey, veal or beef flavor. Boil food and thin as needed. Newborns will need a very thin formula, while older baby cockatiels should be fine with the baby food consistency. Mix baby food with 1 tsp. of high quality, non-organic peanut butter in a sterilized pot. Bring to a boil and add distilled water as need to make correct consistency.
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Take the food off the stove when it comes to a boil and check the temperature using a candy thermometer. The North American Cockatiel Society recommends that the formula is 102 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Now you have (emergency) baby cockatiel formula.
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Tips & Warnings
Only experienced breeders should consider hand feeding baby cockatiels. Incorrect feeding may injure or kill the baby.
