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hand reared

  1. Turkey2017

    Opinions on Hand-Reared vs Parent Reared Birds as Companions

    Hello! I understand the conversation revolving around the pros and cons of hand-rearing isn’t new, but I recently read an article (attached) that discussed it in detail and I found it really interesting. I’m not a breeder but I am verinterested in the concept of raising companion birds in a way...
  2. Shorty's Grl

    New - Hand raising BG Macaw - 8 weeks

    Hi! I thought i would take a moment and introduce myself, I'm Montana & i have a new baby Blue & Gold Macaw. This is my first macaw but not my first time hand feeding. I used to raise ducklings and fostered a 5 year old african grey for about 6 months. I'm super excited about my baby!! His name...
  3. L

    Cockatiel will not wean!

    Hey Guys :) Just after a bit of advice! I've not been breeding cockatiels for long This is my 4th lot of hand-reared cockatiels! In the past my 'tiels have starting picking at seed from about 8weeks old and are pretty much fully weaned by 12 weeks but I don't let them go to new homes until 16...
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