handfeeds
Feeds by hand
Handfeeds is the third-person singular of handfeed, meaning to feed an animal or person directly by hand rather than letting them eat from a dish or forage independently.
The term appears most often with birds, livestock, or zoo animals: She handfeeds the parrots every morning.
Handfeeding often implies taming, bonding, or special care—a wild bird that takes seed from your palm has learned to trust you.
Fixed method or notation
- dropperTube dispensing liquid drops
- nursingMedical caretaking profession
- weaningGradual dietary independence
- orphanedDeprived of parents
rejected · newborn · infant · baby · cub · chick · fawn · lamb
Confidence in another
- tamingMaking wild things gentle
- gentlingMaking docile or calm
- socializationInternalizing cultural norms
- imprintingRapid early learning attachment
rapport · closeness · familiarity · affection · attachment · companionship · patience · repetition
formula
Fixed method or notation
- dropperTube dispensing liquid drops
- nursingMedical caretaking profession
- weaningGradual dietary independence
orphaned · rejected · newborn · infant · baby · cub · chick · fawn · lamb · kitten
trust
Confidence in another
- tamingMaking wild things gentle
- gentlingMaking docile or calm
- socializationInternalizing cultural norms
imprinting · rapport · closeness · familiarity · affection · attachment · companionship · patience · repetition · routine
tending
Caring for or inclining
keeping · breeding · training · grooming · enclosure · aviary · sanctuary · zoo · farm · stable
pellets
Small compressed spheres
fruit · vegetables · nectar · formula · supplements · portions · tongs · tweezers · dish · bowl