{"product_id":"peach-faced-lovebird-baby-20-hand-feeding-malta","title":"Peach-Faced Lovebird (20) – Still Hand Feeding","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeach-faced lovebird baby (20) – still hand feeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e The price is for the one individual shown. \u003cstrong\u003eThis chick is not weaned and is not yet eating independently.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its sex is unconfirmed; \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bird-dna-gender-sexing-malta\"\u003eDNA sexing\u003c\/a\u003e is available at our standard rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor experienced hand-rearers only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact us before ordering so we can discuss your experience, the chick’s current feeding routine, equipment and suitability for transport. If you have not safely hand-reared parrots before, choose an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fischers-lovebirds-malta\"\u003eindependently feeding juvenile lovebird\u003c\/a\u003e instead. A video alone is not sufficient training. Never introduce an unweaned chick directly to an adult lovebird community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare your hand-rearing setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm the chick’s current formula and routine before purchase. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/davianfeed-psitafeed-baby-bird-parrot-hand-rearing-food-500g\"\u003eDavianFeed PsitaFeed Baby hand-rearing formula\u003c\/a\u003e is available; do not switch formulas abruptly. Accessories include the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/baggy-bird-carrier-for-hand-rearing-birds-9f364b\"\u003eBaggy hand-rearing carrier\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/airiel-cage-for-hand-rearing-birds-blue-c274dd\"\u003eAiriel hand-rearing cage\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/baby-birds-nestlings-stainless-steel-feeding-spoon-4bec42\"\u003estainless-steel feeding spoon\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/baby-bird-hand-feeding-syringe-kit-10ml-3485ec\"\u003ehand-feeding kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carrier or small cage does not replace temperature-controlled brooding when a chick needs it. Ask your avian vet about suitable housing and hygienic, non-slip lining. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/allspan-woodchips-35l-rodent-small-animal-bedding\"\u003eAllspan wood shavings\u003c\/a\u003e are available for suitable setups, but loose bedding must not be accessible to chicks that may swallow or inhale it; it is not our default recommendation for these unweaned babies. Feeding equipment must be suitable for the individual and used only with appropriate training.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIndependent care resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vcahospitals.com\/know-your-pet\/hand-feeding-baby-birds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVCA Animal Hospitals: hand-feeding baby birds\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.ymaws.com\/www.aav.org\/resource\/collection\/AE20E93E-0F61-4C20-AB88-E237BD795B43\/AAV_Weaning_Baby_Parrots.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAssociation of Avian Veterinarians: weaning baby parrots (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BRQKIVjXNSs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAAV educational video: caring for baby parrots and hand-feeding\u003c\/a\u003e. These resources discuss baby parrots generally; they do not replace a demonstration, individual feeding plan or avian veterinary advice and are not an endorsement of our products.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReservation, collection \u0026amp; transport\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReserve and pay in advance. \u003cstrong\u003eLive Pets Transport is €7 per order across Malta, excluding Gozo and Comino\u003c\/strong\u003e, with same-day transport arranged with you after payment and subject to a suitable transport arrangement. Local pickup is also available by appointment. Live birds are not sent by standard parcel, Instant courier or international delivery. Suitable supplies in the same order may travel with the bird by arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIntroducing your bird safely\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep any new lovebird in its own suitable cage, ideally in a separate room, before introducing it to resident birds. Arrange an avian veterinary check and follow the vet’s quarantine advice; a period of around 30–45 days is commonly advised. Do not put a new juvenile straight into an established flock. After quarantine, make introductions gradually and supervise them. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/canary-finch-small-birds-cages\"\u003eExplore cages for a separate setup\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed help?\u003c\/strong\u003e Tap the WhatsApp button at the bottom right before ordering. We can help you prepare the right setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare responsibilities \u0026amp; health information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-rearing requires appropriate experience, equipment and ongoing observation. To the extent permitted by law, BirdsMalta.com is not responsible for injury, illness or death caused by incorrect feeding technique, unsuitable formula preparation or temperature, poor hygiene, inadequate housing or warmth, mishandling, or other failures of care after handover. We do not offer an additional guarantee of future health or lifespan. This does not exclude responsibility for our own breach of duty or negligence, or affect your statutory consumer rights. Concerns are assessed on their facts; seek prompt avian veterinary care if the bird is not feeding normally, loses weight, has breathing difficulties or becomes unusually quiet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotograph information:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colours may appear slightly different in person because of lighting when the photograph was taken and your screen’s resolution, brightness and display settings. Colour descriptions identify the pictured bird; they do not confirm a genetic mutation.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/love-birds-still-hand-feeding\"\u003eView Love Birds (Still Hand Feeding)\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/available-birds\"\u003eAll Available Birds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BirdsMalta.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55791358181705,"sku":"LIVE-FIS-261029-20","price":44.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/5594\/4265\/files\/lovebird-20-20261029.png?v=1793315197","url":"https:\/\/birdsmalta.com\/products\/peach-faced-lovebird-baby-20-hand-feeding-malta","provider":"BirdsMalta.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}