{"product_id":"hand-rearing-bird-formula-nekton-baby-bird","title":"Hand Rearing Bird Formula - Nekton Baby-Bird","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.pmm-nbb{--navy:#17324d;--blue:#eaf5ff;--teal:#e9f8f5;--gold:#fff6dc;--rose:#fff0f0;--ink:#24313d;--line:#dce5ec;color:var(--ink);font-family:inherit;line-height:1.65;max-width:920px;margin:0 auto;overflow-wrap:break-word}\n.pmm-nbb *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.pmm-nbb h2,.pmm-nbb h3{color:var(--navy);line-height:1.25}\n.pmm-nbb h2{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,5vw,2.05rem);margin:0 0 12px}\n.pmm-nbb h3{font-size:clamp(1.15rem,4vw,1.4rem);margin:0 0 10px}\n.pmm-nbb p{margin:0 0 12px}\n.pmm-nbb ul{margin:8px 0 0;padding-left:22px}\n.pmm-nbb li{margin:5px 0}\n.pmm-nbb a{color:#075f9c;font-weight:700;text-underline-offset:3px}\n.pmm-nbb .pmm-card{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:clamp(16px,4vw,24px);margin:18px 0;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(23,50,77,.06);min-width:0;overflow:hidden}\n.pmm-nbb .pmm-blue{background:var(--blue)}\n.pmm-nbb .pmm-teal{background:var(--teal)}\n.pmm-nbb .pmm-gold{background:var(--gold)}\n.pmm-nbb .pmm-warning{background:var(--rose);border:2px solid #d33b3f;border-left-width:8px;border-radius:14px;padding:16px;margin:0 0 18px}\n.pmm-nbb .pmm-warning strong{color:#8e171b}\n.pmm-nbb .pmm-fit{background:#edf9ef;border:1px solid #8bc89a;border-radius:12px;padding:12px 14px;margin-top:12px}\n.pmm-nbb .pmm-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px;margin:18px 0}\n.pmm-nbb .pmm-grid .pmm-card{margin:0}\n.pmm-nbb .pmm-table-wrap{width:100%;overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}\n.pmm-nbb table{width:100%!important;max-width:none!important;border-collapse:separate!important;border-spacing:0;border:1px solid #bfd0dc!important;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff}\n.pmm-nbb th,.pmm-nbb td{padding:12px!important;text-align:left;border:0!important;border-bottom:1px solid #dce5ec!important}\n.pmm-nbb th{background:var(--navy);color:#fff}\n.pmm-nbb tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0!important}\n.pmm-nbb details{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line)!important;border-radius:12px!important;margin:10px 0;overflow:hidden}\n.pmm-nbb summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);padding:14px 16px!important}\n.pmm-nbb details\u003ediv{padding:0 16px 14px!important}\n.pmm-nbb .pmm-small{font-size:.92rem;color:#4d5d69}\n@media(max-width:640px){.pmm-nbb .pmm-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.pmm-nbb .pmm-card{border-radius:13px}.pmm-nbb table{font-size:.94rem;min-width:420px}.pmm-nbb th,.pmm-nbb td{padding:10px 8px!important}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-description nekton-baby-bird pmm-nbb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-blue\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete Hand-Rearing Formula for Chicks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEKTON-Baby-Bird from Nekton is a \u003cstrong\u003ehand rearing bird formula\u003c\/strong\u003e—a complete feed for ornamental bird chicks. Official materials describe highly receptive carbohydrates, proteins, and minerals, herbal components such as rose hips, vegetable oils with omega fatty acids, plus probiotic and prebiotic support for crop and gut flora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-teal\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick product facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Nekton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete hand-rearing feed for ornamental bird chicks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix with lukewarm water (38–40 °C) shortly before feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes probiotic Bacillus velezensis DSM 15544 (2×10⁹ CFU\/kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes on this listing: 500 g, 1000 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-gold\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore using\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare fresh for each feed; do not hold mixed mush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse clean containers; boiled or bottled water recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep feed temperature consistent with label guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm ratios on the pack you receive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-warning\" role=\"alert\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHygiene first:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replace feed daily, disinfect feeding vessels and equipment regularly, and offer only as much as chicks will consume. Contaminated water should be boiled before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh mix only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix shortly before feeding with lukewarm water at \u003cstrong\u003e38–40 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e so vitamins, enzymes, and probiotic bacteria are retained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, out of sunlight, 15–25 °C. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not refrigerate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use within 3 months after opening. Keep away from children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-teal\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Nekton lists it for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial copy calls NEKTON-Baby-Bird a complete feeding for successful hand-rearing of bird chicks. It is geared to natural diet via herbal components, supplies omega-3\/6\/9 fatty acids from vegetable oils, and includes prebiotic mannan-oligosaccharides, beta-glucans, and fructans alongside probiotic bacteria for crop and intestinal flora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pmm-small\"\u003eAnalytical components (manufacturer): protein 22.5%, crude fat 8.3%, crude fibre 1%, crude ash 9%, calcium 1.06%, phosphorus 0.74%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-gold\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to mix | Manufacturer directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix the recommended amount with lukewarm water (\u003cstrong\u003e38–40 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e) in a clean container shortly before feeding:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-table-wrap\" role=\"region\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChick age\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePowder : water (parts)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDay 1–2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 : 6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDay 2–3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 : 5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDay 3–4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 : 4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDay 4–5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 : 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom day 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 : 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-fit\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to natural ingredients, dark spots may appear after mixing—manufacturer states these are harmless and the formula can be fed as usual. To reduce bacterial contamination, use boiled or bottled water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComposition highlights | Manufacturer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-table-wrap\" role=\"region\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGroup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eListed items\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBakery products, vegetable protein extracts, dextrose, sugar, puffed rice, minerals, vegetable oils, yeast, derivatives of vegetable origin, rose hips, psyllium, yeast cell walls (MOS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelected vitamins (per kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin A 13,000 IU; D3 2,000 IU; C 150 mg; E 55 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZootechnical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBacillus velezensis DSM 15544, 2×10⁹ CFU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnological\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSorbic acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pmm-small\"\u003eSummarized from the official NEKTON-Baby-Bird listing and EN infosheet. Confirm full additives against the pack you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-blue\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes on this listing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in \u003cstrong\u003e500 g\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e1000 g\u003c\/strong\u003e. Primary offer below is the 500 g pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card pmm-teal\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; hygiene\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore dry and out of sunlight, 15–25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not store in the fridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse within 3 months after opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace feed daily; disinfect utensils regularly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pmm-card\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:31px;line-height:1.15;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About NEKTON-Baby-Bird\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);border-radius:14px;background:#fff;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:16px;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;\"\u003eWhat is NEKTON-Baby-Bird?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete hand-rearing formula\u003c\/strong\u003e for ornamental bird chicks from Nekton—mixed with lukewarm water into a homogeneous mush for spoon or crop feeding per your rearing routine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:16px;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;\"\u003eHow do I mix Baby-Bird by chick age?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eManufacturer ratios with 38–40 °C water: day 1–2 at \u003cstrong\u003e1:6\u003c\/strong\u003e, day 2–3 at \u003cstrong\u003e1:5\u003c\/strong\u003e, day 3–4 at \u003cstrong\u003e1:4\u003c\/strong\u003e, day 4–5 at \u003cstrong\u003e1:3\u003c\/strong\u003e, and from day 5 at \u003cstrong\u003e1:2\u003c\/strong\u003e (powder:water). Mix fresh shortly before each feed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:16px;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;\"\u003eWhy mix at 38–40 °C?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eOfficial guidance says lukewarm water in that range helps retain vitamins, enzymes, and probiotic bacteria in full content. Do not use boiling water on the powder.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:16px;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;\"\u003eWhat hygiene steps does Nekton require?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003ePrepare fresh, use clean containers, prefer boiled or bottled water, replace feed daily, disinfect feeding equipment regularly, and offer only what will be consumed. Do not refrigerate the dry product.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:16px;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;\"\u003eAre dark spots in the mixed mush a problem?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eManufacturer notes that dark spots may appear after mixing due to natural ingredients and states they are harmless—the formula can be fed as usual.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:16px;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;\"\u003eWhat sizes are on this listing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThis listing offers \u003cstrong\u003e500 g\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e1000 g\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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