Best Hand Feeding Formula?

IcyWolf · Nov 22, 2011

So, even though I won't be needing any formula for about 3 weeks, I still want to get it before the babies hatch, just in case something happens that they need to be fed earlier. I'm hoping it doesn't come to that, but I want to be prepared just in case. I'm sorry if this has been brought up before, and I'm sure it has but I did a search and couldn't find anything so I'm going to ask anyway. What brand do you guys prefer for formula? I always used the zupreem formula but I just saw that lafebers makes some now too. Out of zupreem, kaytee, and lafebers, which is the best?

cockatielfan17 · Nov 22, 2011

kaytee hand feeding formula always works for me and good thinking ahead if u dont know how to handfeed them post a question and ill answer it

IcyWolf · Nov 22, 2011

I've handfed lots of babies, these are just the first I've had actually born in my home. It seems like a lot of people recommend the kaytee formula which seems odd since kaytee seems to have kind of a bad rap when it comes to their seed diets.

Remy · Nov 22, 2011

I'm not sure, but my vet doesn't like kaytee.

cockatielfan17 · Nov 22, 2011

i never use anything from kaytees except there kaytee exact formula and it kind of works for me but i dont know maybe someone will come up with a better formula

MikeyTN · Nov 23, 2011

Zupreem formula is pretty nice! I used to use Kaytee, they have a tendency to clump and I had more issue with them then Zupreem. Just make sure you don't mix the formula while the water is boiling hot. It WILL clump your formula!!!! And I mix it with a fork, it's very simple and easy to do!

henpecked · Nov 23, 2011

I'd use what ever company's product you plan to use later as adult pellets. I feed Kaytee formula and wean on to Kaytee exact pellets. I think it helps with the weaning process to keep with the one brand. I've had good luck with the Kaytee Brands and won't change until i find a reason to.

chadwick · Nov 23, 2011

My vet has repeatedly told me to stay away from all Kaytee products....I know he recommends harrisons hand feeding formula!

amysaviary · Dec 16, 2011

Kaytee has way to many problems. I used it years ago but after many problems and talking to other breeders and my vet now I use Zupreem. I have had no problems with Zupreem. I also feed Zupreem pellets to the babies, my pets and breeders. Also not on formula but Zupreem has breeder pellets that i feed the breeders and feel this has really helped my birds as well.

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