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Old 07-10-2008, 03:40 AM
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I need a good source for buying formula syringes

I'm in need of a 60cc or 100cc syringe for handfeeding Papaya. I'm using a
20cc syringe now and he's taking about 120 cc per feeding. It's a lot more work than neccessary to have to keep filling the syringe 5 or 6 times. Does anyone know off the top of their heads a good site online for handfeeding supplies? I've looked at a few and shipping is outragous. If I have to pay $10or more I will but I wanted to see if any of you knew of any reasonable sites first.
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Old 07-10-2008, 04:05 AM
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I always buy mine from the bird shows. Other than that I am not sure.
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Old 07-10-2008, 06:50 AM
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check out farm supply stores. That's where we get ours...
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I always buy mine from the bird shows. Other than that I am not sure.
I knew I should've bought some at the last bird show, I wasn't thinking. It's hard to find them anywhere other than online.

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check out farm supply stores. That's where we get ours...
Thanks shellygirl I would've never thought of that! We have plenty of farm supply stores around here. I will check one out tomorrow
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I purchase mine at the local pet store and I've also purchased them at a Feed store (farm supplies they have many diffrent cc's available). If you know a nurse they can get them too!!
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Ya I heard you can get them at hospital pharmacies. I'm going to drive over to the feed store today. Thanks
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Have you thought about contacting your Vet? They should have a decent enough supply on hand to sell you one or two or have a couple included in their next order for you.
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Old 07-10-2008, 02:35 PM
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Medical supply stores carry them, too. That's where we got ours.
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When I had to get mine I got them at a pharmacy or a medical supply store.Also certain bird stores carry them the ones that were currently handfeeding babies.

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Old 07-11-2008, 06:56 AM
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The Feather Farm in Napa, California sells some awesome handfeeding syringes. I cannot remember the name of them. Welcome to The Feather Farm is their website. I think they are $5.50 each, and I think they offer free shipping. I have only tried a few kinds of handfeeding syringes, but their's are the best I've ever used. If you call them, ask for Sande, she's great, and will help you with anything!
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