What Size Crop Needle?
Selecting the right size crop needle “medication tube” is critical to ensure the safe administration of emergency medications, fluids and formula in sick or neonate birds.
Tip: Always use the biggest crop needle that will fit the bird you are trying to feed. The needle gauge will be based on the species and crop volume.
Be sure to take into consideration that there is the empty volume “dead-space” that is in the needed and syringe. Be sure to make sure that the correct volume us being administered.
The videos below will give you some great advise on how to administer and how to safely hold your bird.
Remember – Do Not Use Gloves.
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How To Crop Needle
The use of a crop needle may be required but please be aware that this is a potentially dangerous procedure and should be only performed by an experienced handler or under strict veterinary guidance.
Below are some videos you can watch to help you better understand the procedure if you have no alternative.Â
HOW TO USE FOR BIRD MEDICATION/FEEDING:
1. Hold the bird as shown, with the tip of your thumb under the bottom bill. The bird should be comfortably restrained, do not use excess force. For large birds a towel around the bird’s body will aid restraint.
2. Allow the bird to bite the needle ball, then gently roll the ball over the tongue into the back of the mouth. Align the needle with your thumb.
3. Using a to-and-fro twirling motion gently pass the needle into the crop. The ball of the needle will be felt along your thumb as it moves into the crop.
4. Administer solution from attached syringe. Remove crop needle gently.
NOTE: Know the recommended volume to give by crop needle before administration.
If you do have any questions or concerns or are not confident in the use of the crop needle please seek help from your veterinarian.
