Mixing Food For Baby Bird Hand Feeding

This is how I mix up Exact Hand Feeding Formula manufactured by Kaytee. In this video I am mixing food for a 3-week old Dove; please note that younger birds need more much more water in the mixture. Precise temperature is tough to achieve; I aim for "hot tub" temperature water. By the time you are done mixing, it will be the perfect temperature for feeding.
Good luck!

[@matthewchandler2647]

Hey fellow bird rescuers! Can't get your baby bird to eat? My other video shows you the trick to convincing a baby bird to take food from your syringe. This is the hardest part, and my trick is super-easy! Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5bGoIGojq6IirM

[@mischabrandon6424]

Hey what to do if they wouldnt open their mouth

[@jeffjeffjeff808]

Maybe tell us the Fahrenheit temperature as well as the Celsius? Also, you might feature what the product is that you are mixing up. I assume it's some kind of bird food but a good picture of the front of the product along with suggestions of where you can find it, would be really really helpful. Also, maybe a suggestion of something that you could find around the house that could take the place of one meal until you can get down to the store to buy the product that is necessary for the feeding . Thank you

[@iammsmorales]

Excellent video! Great information and useful demo at the end on how to actually feed the baby! Thanks for posting

[@azmin_zehra]

You dont know how useful this is to me. This is the 3rd baby and atlast now i know what to feed it

[@viridescentlycanthropex3391]

Man what a cutie bird you got!

[@recordaresvolveravivir5548]

Could not have found a best well explained video thanks to you and your video im handfeeding my baby bird the correct way and its my first time

[@matthewchandler2647]

Great success!

[@LibbyFlanagan]

If you liked this video you might like my most recent upload: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5nXkp2hZs2ksMU

[@gigiviveros]

Thanks for making this video So helpful 🙂

[@matthewchandler2647]

Gigi Roman you’re welcome!

[@lizaminasyan9255]

Thank u so much for this video, this will help me alot

[@christajones1552]

Thank u very much for responding I will try that site

[@SadIYa08]

This helps me a lot

[@erickmartinezgamez7688]

Gracias amigo! Me has ayudado mucho!/ Thank's a lot my friend! You are help me too much!

[@matthewchandler2647]

Erick Martinez De nada!

[@maicaconstantin6469]

Hey Matthew! Does a fledgling that can't fly but can eat seeds need formula or babypatee?

[@guardingheroes]

Great video. I’m using the same formula for a baby Blue Jay that my brother found. I’ll be adding worms to his or her meals I’m just not sure how many to feed this lil fella. Your video taught me how to feed it. Hopefully he’ll be fine tomorrow. Thank you blessings

[@matthewchandler2647]

Good luck!

[@anjalik.6570]

omg thank you so much.

[@hayleemiller7043]

What feed are you using?

[@erisamiki3792]

Where do u bye the powder?

[@lakishahinton1530]

That house is nice

[@opawikzgaming2249]

What kind of pellets that you use?

[@youngtoe9368]

Thank you!!!

[@vrax5230]

what kind of bird you got

[@FlyoverMeTez]

Can i feed it regular cooked oatmeal ? I don't have That baby bird food in container right now and i just found a bird that needs eat tonight

[@karemf20]

please help the mama left nest today. babies are maybe 2 to 3 days old. dont know what to do. Should i go buy food or wait a day to see if she returns?

[@UwU-ks5wx]

go and buy food

[@nirmienalt6268]

TODAY THE SAME THING HAPPEND TO ME... but the mama died😭

[@itzlia2521]

+PotatoHead Loner Who

[@itzlia2521]

+PotatoHead Loner How?

[@varshabajaj6570]

Yeah yesterday ,same thing happen to me,😢where is she ?Her partner n kids miss her very much ...N don't know how to take care of the babies....They r so young ...

[@jenniferruiz6550]

I was wondering if you kept the bird indoors or outdoors. I just rescued a baby bird much like yours and I placed him in a plant pot but I’m afraid of him going missing. Any tips?

[@matthewchandler2647]

I gave her the spare bathroom! Just be careful when you open the door. I took her outside in a makeshift cage several times, and her parents would immediately swoop down nearby and she would start jumping around in response. But I kept her longer before setting her free because I knew she simply wasn’t strong enough to survive. I flight trained her in my living room! Not that we can teach them how to fly; they already know how to do that. But I’d carefully force her to flap her wings by having her on my finger and then lowering it quickly (she’d bat her wings for stability). In my mind I felt I was helping her build her strength. After several days I’d lower my hand and she’d just take flight, slowly descending until she landed on the ground. And then after a couple more days she could actually gain altitude and fly around the room. That’s when I set her free, and it was glorious! When I set her free (I should post that video) she flew straight up to her parents and they all went bananas, clucking and ruffling their feathers. They never left, they knew I had her and they waited 2 weeks. The next day she flew right into my hand from the tree! The day after that she flew down and landed next to me. The next day she wouldn’t let me get too close, and soon after she was back to the wild! Weeks and months later a dove would occasionally dive-bomb me or land 10 feet away and hang out all by itself; I’m pretty sure it was my little girl just saying hi. Very special experience

[@nina.nv1446]

I have a baby pigeon too but Idk what food i should give her/him i Dont know what you was giving yours..

[@srislifestyle311]

Very nice stay connected

[@drrahmanyfar997]

Is this also good for a cowbird its a fedling

[@matthewchandler2647]

Dr Rahmanyfar It all depends on the food you buy

[@turtlewhisperer1379]

What kind of powder food thing that I want to know cause I have ah baby dove who walk and can fly ah little bit what to feed her

[@anayelic.c.3618]

Where can I find the baby bird formula?

[@B.D0901]

What is that you mixed with water

[@conncrete-2877]

Is. This for baby lovebirds?

[@pizzatonno3361]

Great, came to see how to open the mouth. Not a single vid out here I suppose on how exactly to do that

[@CrystalLeeCritters]

Just a tip/trick - doves actually like to suck the food - so if you put a piece of plastic wrap over a bottle/jar and poke a hole the just big enough for the beak fit...the dove will suck the formula out. (tilt formula up like a bottle...like you would for a baby) works so much easier than trying to feed doves with a syringe. :)

[@matthewchandler2647]

Hmmm... How do you get them started? Thats the drawback of all such techniques I saw before I figured out my own way (check out my other video, it’s really effective). I mean, how do you get the fledgling to associate feeding with sticking its beak in a hole in plastic wrap or cheese cloth or whatever else you use? Would certainly be less work than refilling a syringe multiple times (or perhaps I should have just used a jumbo syringe!🤦🏼‍♂️). The challenging part is getting them to understand that the unnatural action (syringe, bottle, whatever) gets them food. Once they figure it out they never forget, but that first feeding is the “make or break” feeding.

[@CrystalLeeCritters]

@@matthewchandler2647 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpmspYBjn8qCl6M this shows a good makeshift way. It was sooooo much easier lol :)

[@CrystalLeeCritters]

@@matthewchandler2647 for my dove rescue we had to poke an opening just big enough for its beak - and put it into the hole for him to "figure it out" after the first couple times he became a pro. :) Just make sure it's tilted so they don't get air bubbles... Same as a baby with a bottle.

[@kafge7798]

@@CrystalLeeCritters what food do they eat we dont have bird food

[@janetteruiz9347]

Welp. All my diamond doves left. A fledgling was still in nest. Thank you

[@shawnangelolee1238]

Oh rip

[@crazy_chickenlady8121]

Can you feed it chicken food?

[@uptownphotography]

I found a baby Starling yesterday (Thursday 5-12-22) on the street. Watched it for about 50 min. from a distance and no parents anywhere to be seen. I decided to rescue the bird after another bird violently attacked it. I made the moist dry dog food (as explained in many videos) but so far the bird (which is a fledgling) will not do any gapping so that I can feed it. Can you advise please how to encourage it to start gapping. Note: The bird was very energetic when I found it and could hop and walk very well and it was not sick and it's not injured. It has all it's feathers. Thanks very much for any suggestions and help. Philip Jersey Shore Area

[@lilysat09]

How are they doing now?

[@hostilesmuri8626]

How many syringes a day do u feed him? I found the same kind of bird but a baby i would greatly appreciate u telling me as soon as possible thank u

[@matthewchandler2647]

He's growing like crazy, so feed him as much as he wants. He'll stop when he's full. I did 3 times per day, as much as she wanted. Best of luck. My little girl got strong and returned to her parents and fully integrated. It was amazing! Best of luck!!!

[@petedorsett8264]

How do birds like benegles, zebra finches etc keep the baby birds hydrated if they eat seeds

[@matthewchandler2647]

I haven’t a clue. Sounds like a question for National Geographic!

[@sonaliparajuli]

Plzzzz tell me what to feed fledgling baby bird plz its very important ..I have only fed them rice egg and dog food..but i think its not sufficient for their healthy growth..thats why now 1 baby is not able to stand properly ..plz help me plz

[@Bryt25]

Is there any danger of syringe food getting in the wrong place such as airway?

[@bluemberry]

Bryt25 of course

[@Maleeha16657]

Will this work for sparrows

[@Orion-5]

Learn something from this..ive been feeding my dove with more hard consistency for the food.can you tell me how you figure how much food should you feed it?how much ML?

[@matthewchandler2647]

Easy - when it is full it will lose interest in eating. Feed it multiply times per day, 3 times minimum, and every time feed it until it refuses to eat anymore. Check my other video on feeding technique

[@Soniya-uv9fu]

Please tell me what to feed 1 month old brahminy Starling....it is abandoned baby i found it when it's eyes were not opened.... i feed it roasted chickpeas but it is not getting proper nutrition so please guide me ...also pet shops don't have any food for Mynah(starling) birds

[@Mara-qr3ut]

Soniya what happened to it?

[@venniladayalan9166]

What is that

[@nabhnabhmonarch6805]

what about a baby woodpecker?

[@madelynt1615]

Oh, so it doesnt have to be precise? Just more liquidy for very young birds, and as they age, less liquidy? I was nervous because im not good with precise stuff lol. I have 3 baby pigeons that will hatch out soon btw.

[@matthewchandler2647]

Exactly. I find the precise directions to be a bit silly. It’s really hard to measure out in such small portions, and once you know what the proper consistency looks like, precision measuring is kind of pointless. Same with temperature. I get comments by people freaking out about serving the food too hot and burning the baby. Do you know how quickly such a small amount of liquid loses temperature?! The food goes cold in no time. So don’t stress, you’ve got this! Use warm water and get the consistency to match my video. Test with your finger and if you think it’s too warm, wait a minute and test again. Easy-peasy!

[@madelynt1615]

@@matthewchandler2647 Thank you so much for your help! As my birds are first-time pigeon parents, I'm overthinking quite a bit! But I think they will be just fine! I just have worried about the parents not taking care of the babies because this is their first time, and maybe they don't know what to do, and I would have to end up raising them. That's why I'm buying squab formula JUST in case. Btw, how is your pigeon now? It's been a while since this video has been released. Lol.

[@matthewchandler2647]

@@madelynt1615 feed them as much as you possibly can and release them as soon as their flying is strong enough to get off the ground and stay off. The parents know exactly what to do, the chicks just came out of the nest too soon. Your job is to keep them growing until they can fly, at which point the parents will take over. I have other videos about Daphne the Dove’s release and reunion with her parents, it was fantastic!

[@esmeproductions5286]

is this extract like crushed baby chick powder? we live on a farm and thie is confusin

[@matthewchandler2647]

cutiesealsparkle AJ it's the same seed they naturally eat but crushed up. Get it from a pet food store

[@christajones1552]

Hi. I'm hoping someone can help me please. I found a baby dove last Saturday in my driveway after a heavy downpour. Parents didn't come back so I took the bird in and got some exact baby bird formula....Saturday he had just the small beginnings of some feathers by Wednesday he had feather all over and was eating and pooping ...seeming to do great. He was flapping and moving around. Now Sunday a week later he is losing his balance falling forward backward on his side....still eating I've been trying to give him some water....he's taking a little...seems to be having a hard time standing up and keeping his balance. Can someone help me please??

[@matthewchandler2647]

Christa Jones my best suggestion is online resources such as: www.pet-doves.com/petdoves/baby_birds.htm Best of luck! And trust me, the parents are still waiting and watching;)

[@mukhatarahmed9972]

plzzzz....help me .....how to make food for hand feeding baby macaw

[@matthewchandler2647]

Mukhatar Ahmed Macaw's have a very different diet, you must Google it

[@perroblanco49]

how often do you feed your baby dove?

[@matthewchandler2647]

I fed her at least 3 times per day. Since they are growing and weight and strength are critical, my rule of thumb is to feed them as much and as often as they want

[@nina.nv1446]

Was that dog food?

[@VeteranNikky26]

Can I feed a baby sparrow this formula?

[@matthewchandler2647]

I can’t remember, but I believe so. They have several formulations for different bird types, but if I remember right this one was good for sparrows as well

[@melaniehastings3823]

Hi I was wondering if that type of food works for all birds?

[@matthewchandler2647]

No, there’s 2 or 3 types for different birds

[@redfox2445]

You can just put hot water and stir it Me :🤨 why microwave when you have hot water Mind : yes do it much better than this less time Me : did it Bird : mmm this is yummy 😋

[@lecramadema4953]

How many times do you feed a newborn baby per day ??

[@mairajasmine3942]

3-4

[@mrfourtysevenman]

Can i grind up seeds into a powder and mix it with water?

[@matthewchandler2647]

My only concern would be that the seeds you’re using don’t have the correct nutritional content the chick needs. So better than nothing, but unless you know exactly what seeds they eat, you’re taking a risk. If you watch birds grazing they don’t eat everything, they are extremely selective in which seeds they pick up

[@mrfourtysevenman]

@@matthewchandler2647 I got it. He ate some bread, sunflower seeds, squash seeds and bits of cashew

[@mrfourtysevenman]

He diddnt make it

[@matthewchandler2647]

@@mrfourtysevenman sorry to hear, that sucks. At least you gave him a chance. RIP little guy

[@ave-nue9166]

Question. And very needed reply! What kind of bird I’d it that’s in the video?

[@matthewchandler2647]

LPS Sweetie it’s a Eurasian Collared Dove 😀

[@haleyjohnson3422]

I found a baby bird today please help I dont know what to do it wont eat I am scared is it going to die please someone type back

[@matthewchandler2647]

Haley Johnson watch KZbin videos! and search it on Google!

[@haleyjohnson3422]

Matthew Chandler I think is is a fledgling I don't know anything about birds I grabbed him cause my dog was about to eat him

[@goldenshot95]

what is that powder? plzz reply i need help

[@bubbler891]

Golden Shot kaytee exact hand feeding formula

[@luke_5187]

Golden Shot Kaytee exact

[@lonewolf_918]

Hey sir How many days is your pigeon bc mine is 1 day old idk what to feed

[@matthewchandler2647]

I don’t know how hold mine was but it was at least several weeks, perhaps a month old. 1 day old is very young, good luck. I believe they take the same food as mine did

[@lonewolf_918]

@@matthewchandler2647 Thanks for the reply man this is a long time ago but u still replied u deserve my sub bro your a LEGEND 🤜❤

[@charlesdextermuhi6210]

What is the ingredients food baby maya

[@matthewchandler2647]

The brand I had was “Kaytee” but whatever brand you get is fine. It’s a bunch of grains that mimic the birds regular diet, milled into a powder. There are different versions based on the bird’s species, so be sure to buy the correct one

[@itsjustrahim7929]

Can I feed this to my baby pigeon?

[@shawnangelolee1238]

Kinda late but yea u can

[@victorplares111]

Guysss plsss tell me what the name of the powder

[@matthewchandler2647]

Kaytee is the brand I used. But I don’t think brand really matters, just use whatever your pet store carries

[@lapassion24]

Isnt that for parrot specifically !!??

[@matthewchandler2647]

lapassion24 No this is NOT for a parrot

[@lapassion24]

Matthew Chandler I was reading the instruction.. it said not for “wild birds”, but I guess my state local bird is within the category of all baby birds and not wild birds, which is why I’m watching your video on how to feed a baby bird outside my house.. he has been chirping loudly for days now.. so I felt bad and went and got the same baby formula that you’re using on your dove!! Anyway.. thanx for the video, and reply..

[@matthewchandler2647]

lapassion24 Great job on your rescue! In the absence of better options we do our best. My rescue thrived and grew on this food and I bet yours will too! See my other video on how to actually feed it ;)

[@poppysloots426]

do you have a pet pigeon😮?

[@matthewchandler2647]

Nope. This little girl fell out of the nest too early. I hand-reared her. After 2 weeks she was strong enough to fly, so I set her free. She instantly re-united with her parents! She flew down and visited me a couple times over the next few days, but then she got street smart and began keeping her distance, which is the perfect outcome; you don't want them to become too socialized with humans. The experience was absolutely amazing:)

[@luke_5187]

Matthew Chandler I have a pet woodpecker (which is illegal in Louisiana) but it is amazing I tried to let it go but it just came back to me

[@katemarquez2303]

what store do u go to buy the powder?

[@luke_5187]

Dan DaMan petsmart

[@victorplares111]

What the name of the powder plsss tell me

[@hudsonnyokwoyo9316]

Ok

[@mukhatarahmed9972]

okkk

[@soggycarrot8431]

I’m raising some baby finches can someone help if you can, comment on my videos

[@marydelacruz125]

I like to bay canayrs femel

[@TeslaTerminater]

My Advice Would Be DONT USE THE MICROWAVE TO HEAT IT, BOIL THE WATER PLEASE n Thank you...

[@jovannymelendez8226]

y

[@HTrntrs]

Y?

[@johnmac3931]

39? You will BURN THEIR CROP. 35 is the temp for babies. USE A THERMOSTATE

[@matthewchandler2647]

Thermostats are pointless. It’s almost impossible to maintain temperature with such a small amount of liquid. As soon as you add the powder, the temp drops. As soon as you draw it into a syringe, the temp drops even more. Draw your second syringe, the temp drops even more. Don’t worry about 35 vs 39, you’re shooting for body temperature

[@rkpandey1829]

I am indian

[@Sam-sp8ko]

Im proud of you bro

[@ankitkulashri5810]

Then congratulations

[@Unicorngamergirlz]

He really doesn’t know the measurements for food

[@mukeshpradhan4912]

Yees

[@dragonflycottagebnb-kitchen]

Didn't even tell us what the feed name was???

[@matthewchandler2647]

Didn’t even read the description???

[@zarintaqi156]

Don't Hold It's Mouth!! >:( >:( >:(