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Hand-Feeding Recipes (4)

The hand-feeding of parrots is probably the most important factor in their growing acceptance as pets. Hand-fed birds are imprinted to humans and make wonderful companions. To prevent heartbreak, it is best to find a local breeder who can teach you the basics before jumping into this complicated arena.

Quick Retreat

1 jar Gerber Vegetables
1/4 c. Gerber High Protein Cereal
1/4 c. monkey chow
1 tbl. peanut butter

Mix in blender with enough water for the desired consistency. Store in refrigerator for further use.

Oatmeal Mix

1 part instant oatmeal
1 hardboiled egg (no shell)
1 part monkey chow
1/2 banana
1 jar Gerber mixed vegetables
Avian vitamins

Put ingredients in blender. Add enough water for desired consistency. Store in refrigerator.

Formula Mix

2 parts Roudybush hand feeding formula
3 parts Exact hand feeding formula
1 part Gerber baby food

Mix with enough water for desired consistency. Make fresh for every feeding. Baby food can be stored in refrigerator after being opened.

Scenic Formula

1/8 c. Scenic Paradise Pellets (chopped in coffee grinder)
1 tbl. Gerber Apricot baby food

Mix with warm water and feed.

Contributed by A. Waterman
A Waterman@eworld.com is a recipe Kleptomaniac and the preceeding are only some of the evidence : )