Definition: Crop burn is a condition found in handfed baby birds. It occurs when a baby bird is fed handfeeding formula that is too hot and burns the bird's crop. Crop burn can be fatal and is quite hard to treat effectively. It can be prevented by keeping a close eye on the temperature of the formula that is being fed to baby birds. A generally agreed on safe temperature is 105 degrees fahrenheit.
Examples: It's important to avoid giving birds crop burn when handfeeding them.
