Designed a safer feeding tool for rescued Indian Rose-Ringed Parakeet chicks by researching rehabilitation practices, feeding behaviour, and caregiver challenges to reduce harm caused by improper methods.
Every year, thousands of Indian Rose-Ringed Parakeet chicks are rescued from trafficking. Most don't survive, not because of neglect, but because of unsafe feeding tools.
Caregivers use generic syringes that risk aspiration, crop burns, and infections. The problem isn't care. It's the tools.
Through iterative prototyping with actual bird rescuers, the design evolved from concept sketches to a precision feeding instrument.
The final tool features a soft curved tip, controlled flow rate, and ergonomic grip, making every feed safer for both caregiver and chick.
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