The 18G Vetafarm Crop Needle is a stainless steel feeding & medication needle for birds & reptiles. The Vetafarm Crop Needle allows fast and accurate feeding.

How to use Vetafarm Crop Needle for Birds

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.

How to use Vetafarm Crop Needle for Reptiles

1. Hold the reptile as shown, with the tip of your thumb under the neck, pulling the bottom lip down. The reptile should be comfortably restrained, do not use excess force.
2. Put the needle ball into the reptiles mouth, then gently advance the ball into the back of the mouth. Align the needle with your thumb.
3. Using a to-and-fro twirling motion gently pass the tube into the stomach. The ball of the needle will be felt along your thumb as it moves toward the stomach. 4. Administer solution from attached syringe. Return the reptile to horizontal position. Remove tube gently.

Note: Know the recommended volume to give by crop needle before administration.