Tube feeding, an avian critical care technique, uses a catheter or feeding needle (gavage tube) to deliver enteral nutrition directly into the bird crop.
FIGURE 1. (A) Placement of a stainless steel gavage feeding tube in a psittacine. (B) Anatomic representation of the proximal esophagus and crop in the psittacine bird.
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About this item. Make feeding your birds easier with our Birds Feeding Syringe Kit, made of durable plastic and stainless steel. Our kit includes gavage tubes made of high-quality stainless steel and tube ends made of copper nickel plating for added durability.
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Different gauge gavage tubes: The kit contains six Curved Gavage Tubes in various gauges, allowing you to feed different bird sizes from tiny waxbills and finches to large cockatoos and macaws.
Yes, the steel oral gavage feeding tube is reusable. It is made from durable, easy-to-clean stainless steel. Proper cleaning and sterilization prevent contamination. This makes it safe for multiple uses with rats and mice.
