Caique not wanting to wean

[dd64]

I have an almost 6 month old caique that just doesn't want to wean. I am feeding 3x time a day between 20-30cc. The crying has gotten much better but still only wants formula. She will pick at millet but thats about it. Any thoughts or advice?

 

[expressmailtome]

@Irishj9 would know better than I as I am unaware of their average weaning age, but assume that that is a bit older than what is "normal". Just keep in mind that all birds wean differently, and abundance weaning will lead to a much healthier bird than one that is forced to go "cold turkey" so to speak.

 

[Irishj9]

1) Whats the rush?. Is there some urgent appointment with carrots that she must not miss?
2) This is the most curious bird in the world, for whom food is a religion. If it is not picking at new foods, and demanding to share what food is in your hand, then it is very young.

How long have you had it?

Id like to see a close up of the throat feathers. Scrappy throat feathers with visible gaps of skin are a sure sign of a very young bird. How recently was it fledged?

 

[Irishj9]

@Irishj9 would know better than I as I am unaware of their average weaning age, but assume that that is a bit older than what is "normal". Just keep in mind that all birds wean differently, and abundance weaning will lead to a much healthier bird than one that is forced to go "cold turkey" so to speak.

To a caique Food = love, quite simply

A young bird exposed to a new environment and new people can quickly revert to a child stage, in orfder to be fed ( loved) and feel secure

 

[expressmailtome]

To a caique Food = love, quite simply

A young bird exposed to a new environment and new people can quickly revert to a child stage, in orfder to be fed ( loved) and feel secure

Thank you! Macaws, and cockatoos, are also well known for regression.