--- product_id: 48415440 title: "Kaytee Exact Hand Feeding Pet Bird Baby Food For Parrots, Parakeets, Lovebirds, Cockatiels, Conures, Cockatoos, and Macaws, 5 Pound" brand: "kaytee" price: "$215.42" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Kaytee" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/48415440-kaytee-exact-hand-feeding-pet-bird-baby-food-for-parrots store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # High-nutrient balanced formula Probiotics for gut health Digestive enzymes for optimal absorption Kaytee Exact Hand Feeding Pet Bird Baby Food For Parrots, Parakeets, Lovebirds, Cockatiels, Conures, Cockatoos, and Macaws, 5 Pound **Brand:** kaytee **Price:** $215.42 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🐦 Nourish the future of flight with every scoop! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kaytee Exact Hand Feeding Pet Bird Baby Food For Parrots, Parakeets, Lovebirds, Cockatiels, Conures, Cockatoos, and Macaws, 5 Pound by kaytee - **How much does it cost?** $215.42 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/48415440-kaytee-exact-hand-feeding-pet-bird-baby-food-for-parrots) ## Best For - kaytee enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kaytee brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Gut Health Boost:** Infused with probiotics to maintain a thriving intestinal microbiome and reduce digestive issues. - β€’ **Seamless Diet Transition:** Formulated to match adult diets, minimizing digestive upsets during critical weaning stages. - β€’ **Enzyme-Enhanced Digestion:** Special digestive enzymes ensure efficient carbohydrate and protein absorption, even for delicate hatchlings. - β€’ **Accelerate Growth & Weaning:** Scientifically balanced nutrients to help baby birds grow faster and wean earlier. - β€’ **Trusted by Experts Worldwide:** Preferred by breeders, vets, and conservationists for over 150 years of avian nutrition excellence. ## Overview Kaytee Exact Handfeeding Baby Bird Formula is a premium, instant high-nutrient feed designed to promote rapid growth, healthy weaning, and vibrant plumage in baby birds. Enriched with probiotics and digestive enzymes, it supports optimal gut health and nutrient absorption. Trusted globally by professionals, this formula ensures a smooth dietary transition from hatchling to adult, making it the go-to choice for nurturing your feathered companions. ## Description Product Description Kaytee exact Hand Feeding Formula was one of the first β€œinstant” formulas available and is one of the most researched and respected products used by professional breeders, veterinarians and conservation programs throughout the world. exact food’s high-nutrient formula promotes growth, weaning, development and bright plumage. When used properly, exact food will support healthy crop. exact Hand Feeding Formula contains probiotics to encourage a healthy population of intestinal microorganisms. The selected species have been chosen specifically for their vitality, stability, and overall benefits to a bird’s system.Kaytee understands that sharing your life with a pet bird is not only enjoyable but very enriching. Kaytee shows our love by ensuring we provide your pet bird with the best nutrition for a long and healthy life. With over 150 years of avian nutritional experience, it's no wonder why Kaytee is at the heart of every healthy feeding routine. Indications infant Ingredients Ground Corn, Ground Wheat, Corn Gluten Meal, Ground Oat Groats, Wheat Middlings, Soybean Oil, Dried Whole Egg, Soy Protein Isolate, Dried Molasses Beet Pulp, Soybean Meal, Ground Flax Seed (Source of Omega-3), Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, L-Lysine, Wheat Germ Meal, Brewers Dried Yeast, Vitamin A Supplement, Salt, L-Arginine, Fructooligosaccharide, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Potassium Chloride, Yeast Extract, Propionic Acid (Preservative), Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K activity), Niacin, Rosemary Extract, Citric Acid, Ethoxyquin (Preservative), Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Cholecalciferol (Source of Vitamin D3), Folic Acid, Beta-Carotene, Calcium Iodate, Biotin, Cobalt Carbonate, Sodium Selenite, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product Directions rehydrate the formula with water to a specific consistency, feed the bird with a spoon or syringe, discard any leftover food after each feeding. Review: ι³₯ι£Όγ«γ―εΏ…ιœ€ε“γ§γ™ - γƒͺピ買いです Review: Best out of a few brands I've compared it to for an underweight older parrot - To understand why Kaytee Exact turned out to be the perfect hand-feeding formula for sustaining my underweight older parrot with digestive issues, I'll preface my review by describing how I'm hand-feeding her. I haven't dared to try using the crop needle method to deliver formula straight into her crop because I don't have experience or training with this method. Instead, using a syringe, I "apply" the formula (which I mix into a mud-like consistency), like toothpaste, to the side of her beak where her upper and lower beak meet. That way the formula slowly slides right in when she opens her beak, and she can anticipate it going in, instead of squirting it straight into her mouth which risks surprising her. Kaytee Exact hand-feeding formula is perfect when using my hand-feeding method because it's easy to get the consistency just right for this. The amount of water I mix in is perfect for her too, because during this episode of digestive difficulties, she wasn't drinking enough water to stay properly hydrated. For the sake of comparison, I found Morning Bird's First Formula, to be very sticky (like honey) when prepared. And to get a thick consistency, I've found that you're better off using hardly any water. What concerned me most about this formula though is that, during the duration of time I tried this formula, it seemed responsible for tinting her urates yellow or pink. I've contacted the company to see if any other customers have reported this and asked, under these circumstances , if it is safe to use. However, it's been over a week and their customer service has not responded to me. Tropican hand-feeding formula also sounded good initially as, one of their claims, is that this formula won't stick to feathers. Upon using it, however, I found that I had to use a lot more water than formula to get the right consistency, and even then the texture was more crumbly so that it was hard to get this formula into my bird's mouth using my technique (finding that I had to poke it in between her beak with a small spoon or the blunt end of a toothpick). This formula might otherwise be great for others who aren't using my technique. So after trying those brands, I returned to using Kaytee for good. Finally, I think the nutrient mix in Kaytee has helped resolve some other possible nutrient deficiencies my parrot has (which my avian veterinarian wasn't able to fully address), as her occasional dry sneezing has ceased (which probably points to her need for more vitamin A), and the probiotics in this formula has helped her digestion. She doesn't strain to poop, and her poops look much healthier now than they had looked in more recent years. ## Features - Balanced High-Nutrient Formula Helps Babies Grow Faster, Wean Earlier And Develop Stronger, Brighter Plumage. - Contains Probiotics To Encourage A Healthy Population Of Intestinal Microorganisms. - Digestive Enzymes Are Included To Ensure Adequate Digestion Of Carbohydrates And Proteins. These Enzymes Offer A Particular Value To A Newly Hatched Baby Or In A Bird Experiencing Digestive Difficulties. - Exact Hand Feeding Formula Has Compatible Tastes And Ingredients With Exact Conversion And Exact Adult Daily Diets To Help Reduce Digestive Upsets During Weaning - This Product Is Formulated For Use With: Baby Parrots (Including Parakeets, Lovebirds, Cockatiels, Conures, Cockatoos, Macaws, desertcarts, African Greys, And Other Psittacines) & Baby Passerines. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002565FM | | Age Range Description | Baby | | Age range (description) | Baby | | Allergen Information | Allergen-Free | | Animal Food Diet Type | Limited Ingredient | | Benefits | Promotes growth and bright plumage in baby birds | | Best Sellers Rank | 98,782 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) 1,280 in Bird Food | | Brand | Kaytee | | Brand Name | Kaytee | | Breed Recommendation | Small Breeds | | Container Type | Tub | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,224 Reviews | | Dog Breed Size | Small | | Flavour | Unflavoured | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00071859475127 | | Included Components | Kaytee Exact Hand Feeding Pet Bird Baby Food For Parrots, Parakeets, Lovebirds, Cockatiels, Conures, Cockatoos, and Macaws, 5 Pound | | Item Form | Powder | | Item Type Name | Kaytee Exact Handfeeding - Baby Bird | | Item Weight | 5 Pounds | | Item form | Powder | | Manufacturer | Central Garden & Pet | | Manufacturer Part Number | 100036946 | | Model Number | 100036946 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Occasion | Birthday | | Package Size Name | 5 Pound | | Pet Type | Bird | | Recommended Uses For Product | Feeding baby birds to support growth, weaning, and plumage development | | Special Features | Baby Bird, Kaytee Exact Handfeeding | | Special Ingredients | Probiotic | | Special ingredients | Probiotic | | Specific Uses For Product | Helps babies grow faster, wean earlier and develop better plumage. | | Specific uses for product | Helps babies grow faster, wean earlier and develop better plumage. | | Target Species | Cockatoos,Parakeets,Parrots,Conures,Cockatiels | | UPC | 688713094198 071859475127 | | Unit Count | 80.0 gram | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** Baby, Toddler - **Brand:** Kaytee - **Flavour:** Unflavoured - **Item form:** Granule - **Specific uses for product:** Bird rearing and digestive support ## Images ![Kaytee Exact Hand Feeding Pet Bird Baby Food For Parrots, Parakeets, Lovebirds, Cockatiels, Conures, Cockatoos, and Macaws, 5 Pound - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71BWPCSe4EL.jpg) ![Kaytee Exact Hand Feeding Pet Bird Baby Food For Parrots, Parakeets, Lovebirds, Cockatiels, Conures, Cockatoos, and Macaws, 5 Pound - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wQuIGuDKL.jpg) ![Kaytee Exact Hand Feeding Pet Bird Baby Food For Parrots, Parakeets, Lovebirds, Cockatiels, Conures, Cockatoos, and Macaws, 5 Pound - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81bUaJwF1KL.jpg) ![Kaytee Exact Hand Feeding Pet Bird Baby Food For Parrots, Parakeets, Lovebirds, Cockatiels, Conures, Cockatoos, and Macaws, 5 Pound - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81gQWTm+EFL.jpg) ![Kaytee Exact Hand Feeding Pet Bird Baby Food For Parrots, Parakeets, Lovebirds, Cockatiels, Conures, Cockatoos, and Macaws, 5 Pound - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812CJvGYmJL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How long would this product last feeding 2 Quaker babies on the hour every hour for 2 weeks?** A: used it on 3 conure babies as top ups when parents stopped feeding them for 3 weeks until weaned - I would suggest you will need 2 containers of 18oz (they have a long use by date). You only mix a small amount each time but your frequency of use is great than mine. The babies birds seem to really like it, it smells of banana (get a handheld thermometer). Good luck **Q: Is it long expired date for kaytee ? Please mention** A: Yes, it lasted me through 3 rounds of breeding (approx. 12mths) **Q: How long will delivery be? when i go to check out it says over 2 weeks but on the dispatch it says within 2-3 days? any help on delivery times?** A: I think they just cover themselves against any delays. I got mine really quickly. **Q: R u still selling this with short expiry date?** A: Yes - Reduced - 18oz Tubs - Expiry 12th August 2022 * * * 5lb Bag - Expiry 12th August 2022 * * * 22lb Tubs - Expiry 6th July 2022 * * * An instant high nutrition formula with low bacteria levels, meaning a better developed baby bird. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ι³₯ι£Όγ«γ―εΏ…ιœ€ε“γ§γ™ *by ひ***γ‚Š on 15 January 2026* γƒͺピ買いです ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best out of a few brands I've compared it to for an underweight older parrot *by L***N on 22 September 2020* To understand why Kaytee Exact turned out to be the perfect hand-feeding formula for sustaining my underweight older parrot with digestive issues, I'll preface my review by describing how I'm hand-feeding her. I haven't dared to try using the crop needle method to deliver formula straight into her crop because I don't have experience or training with this method. Instead, using a syringe, I "apply" the formula (which I mix into a mud-like consistency), like toothpaste, to the side of her beak where her upper and lower beak meet. That way the formula slowly slides right in when she opens her beak, and she can anticipate it going in, instead of squirting it straight into her mouth which risks surprising her. Kaytee Exact hand-feeding formula is perfect when using my hand-feeding method because it's easy to get the consistency just right for this. The amount of water I mix in is perfect for her too, because during this episode of digestive difficulties, she wasn't drinking enough water to stay properly hydrated. For the sake of comparison, I found Morning Bird's First Formula, to be very sticky (like honey) when prepared. And to get a thick consistency, I've found that you're better off using hardly any water. What concerned me most about this formula though is that, during the duration of time I tried this formula, it seemed responsible for tinting her urates yellow or pink. I've contacted the company to see if any other customers have reported this and asked, under these circumstances , if it is safe to use. However, it's been over a week and their customer service has not responded to me. Tropican hand-feeding formula also sounded good initially as, one of their claims, is that this formula won't stick to feathers. Upon using it, however, I found that I had to use a lot more water than formula to get the right consistency, and even then the texture was more crumbly so that it was hard to get this formula into my bird's mouth using my technique (finding that I had to poke it in between her beak with a small spoon or the blunt end of a toothpick). This formula might otherwise be great for others who aren't using my technique. So after trying those brands, I returned to using Kaytee for good. Finally, I think the nutrient mix in Kaytee has helped resolve some other possible nutrient deficiencies my parrot has (which my avian veterinarian wasn't able to fully address), as her occasional dry sneezing has ceased (which probably points to her need for more vitamin A), and the probiotics in this formula has helped her digestion. She doesn't strain to poop, and her poops look much healthier now than they had looked in more recent years. ### ⭐ Cheet the customer *by I***A on 28 September 2024* Totaly cheat ..The product is damage already expire ..very bad ## Frequently Bought Together - Kaytee Exact Handfeeding - Baby Bird 18 oz, Instant Formula - 60ML Baby Bird Parrot Feeding Tubes, Liquid Medicine Feeder Push-Tube Pet Cat Dog Feeder with 2 Pcs Stainless Steel Metal Feeding Spoon --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/48415440-kaytee-exact-hand-feeding-pet-bird-baby-food-for-parrots](https://www.desertcart.us/products/48415440-kaytee-exact-hand-feeding-pet-bird-baby-food-for-parrots) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-11-14*