Hi,
I just got a cockatiel and I think he was too young to leave his family. He isn't fully feathered and the owner said he was around 2 months old. After doing some research, (I know, I should have researched first), I think it was too young to leave. I plan to make some mash tomorrow as they had the birds on only a seed diet. He is semi tame and will step up nervously so handeling shouldn't stress him too much. Will he get enough food on his own or should I try spoon feeding formula once or twice a day? I am guessing that using a spoon is not as risky as a syringe but I will test the temp before giving. I got it from Craig's list and the ad has since been deleted so I can't contact them to return the bird. Even if I did, they would sell him to someone else I'm sure.
I just got a cockatiel and I think he was too young to leave his family. He isn't fully feathered and the owner said he was around 2 months old. After doing some research, (I know, I should have researched first), I think it was too young to leave. I plan to make some mash tomorrow as they had the birds on only a seed diet. He is semi tame and will step up nervously so handeling shouldn't stress him too much. Will he get enough food on his own or should I try spoon feeding formula once or twice a day? I am guessing that using a spoon is not as risky as a syringe but I will test the temp before giving. I got it from Craig's list and the ad has since been deleted so I can't contact them to return the bird. Even if I did, they would sell him to someone else I'm sure.