I know newborn pigeons & doves need enzymes their food in order to digest. So...is it ok to use papaya enzymes for them?
seriously...
(no jokes or wisecracks)
2007-05-16 10:48:38 · 7 answers · asked by Checkers- the -Wolf 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
I'm no expert but I think that would be ok. you can also purchase baby bird milk at the pet store this would also be good for them
2007-05-16 10:54:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um...No. The enzymes they need come from their parents int he form of crop milk. When the mom feeds the babies, they pass these enzymes when they regurgitate the food.
Without the enzymes from the parent, the babies are much more susceptible to disease, and often die.
Are you trying to handfeed these babies?
2007-05-16 11:24:39 · answer #2 · answered by Robin D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not buy baby bird formula at the store? Then you know you've got the nutrients and enzymes you need.
2007-05-16 10:58:19 · answer #3 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm not exactly sure what kind of enzymes they need but if you go to a local pet store and ask them i'm sure they'll be able to help you and they can give you stuff that you mix with their food so they can digest it
2007-05-16 13:24:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would strongly suggest that you ask a vet about such things. I know of no other source that is better equipped to answer your question than a vet.
2007-05-20 22:54:59 · answer #5 · answered by outtahere4ever 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These types of birds like grit. but, they usually eat some fruit.
2007-05-16 10:57:02 · answer #6 · answered by ruth4526 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think no!
good luck!
2007-05-16 11:04:39 · answer #7 · answered by roshanap 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋