Roudybush - Formula 3 Hand Rearing formula for granivour birds.
Use for seed and grain eating birds from hatching, squab over 1-2 weeks of age.
Directions for Handfeeding: Start hatchling on a dilute diet of about 10% formula, 90% water
(10% soilids). Measurements are best made on weight basis. Volume measurements can be variable and
may lead to uneven and slow growth. If voume measure must be used, assume 1 cup of water = 250
grams and 1 cup loosley packed formula 3 = 100 grams. 1/4 cup formula 3 in 1 cup water is about 10%
solids. As chicks get older gradually thicken the formula. Different species will require higher percent solids
at different ages. The table below is a general guide only.
Mix dry formula into warm water and feed as soon as possible at about 40 degrees C (105oF). Make fresh formula
at each feeding. Never feed leftovers. Bo not supplement with vitamins or minerals.
Feed chicks at regular intervals during a 16 hour period each day. Time feedings such that the crop is almost empty at the time of the next feed. Fill the crop at each feeding.
Store in a cool, dry place. Freezing maximises shelf life without harming the nutrients.
GAURANTEED ANALYSIS
Crude Protein Minimum - 21.0% Crude Fat Minimum - 7.0%
Crude Fibre Minimum - 5.5% Moisture Maximum - 12.0%
INGREDIENTS: Corn Starch, Corn Flour, Soy Protein Isolate, Soy Flour, Soy Oil, Corn Bran, Dicalcium
Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Niacinamide, Mixed
Tocopherois, Rosemary Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Lecithin, Silicon Dioxide (carrier for liquid antioxidents).
Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (source of vitamin E). Ascorbic, Acid, Biotin,
Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Sodium Selenite (on salt), Thiamine
Monoitrate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Comples (source of iodine), Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin (source of vitamin B12)
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Age of Chick * % F-3 % water # grams f-3/#cc water
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1 - 3 days 10 90 1/9
3 days to 2 meals/day 25 75 1/3
3 days to 2 meals/day: Large species macaws 30 70 1/2.5
2 meals/day to weaning: small species 25 75 1/3
2 meals/day to weaning: Large species 30 70 1/2.5
2 meals/day to weaning: Large species Macaws 33 67 1/2
* This is the age or stage of feeding. 2 meals per day means a bird that requires only 2 meals
a day to be adequately fed. The age of thos stage varies with the species.
