Need help with feeding 5 week old bird please.

[Dhdhfhdhfh]

Hello im new here and need help with my 5-6 week old baby bird. Whenever I try to hand feed my bird it doesn’t want to and I eventually have to force hand feed it and it always nibbles on things and my hand too what do I do?!

 

[Shezbug]

Welcome to the Avenue

I am going to add a title to your thread so other members will actually check out what you are asking.

 

[Dhdhfhdhfh]

Yes please

 

[Zara]

What species is the bird?
How long have you had them? Often in the first day, they may not accept food. Keep trying. Monitor weight, and if there's a noticable drop, gavage feed.

 

[Dhdhfhdhfh]

He’s a red faced bird and I’ve had him for 8 days

 

[Dhdhfhdhfh]

Rosy faced love bird*

 

[Dhdhfhdhfh]

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[Zara]

He’s a red faced bird and I’ve had him for 8 days

What has he been eating for the last 8 days?
What foods are you offering?
Are you checking the temperature? Consistency? Is this the same food the breeder was using?
Where is he living?

 

[Dhdhfhdhfh]

He’s been eating a formula the shop owner gave me. the room temperature is warm and yes we have the same formula

 

[Zara]

I am unsure of the question, sorry. But if your bird is eating, but you are unsure of the next steps, here is a good article to print or download;

https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.aav.org/resource/collection/AE20E93E-0F61-4C20-AB88-E237BD795B43/AAV_Weaning_Baby_Parrots.pdf

Another good link for hand feeding info ;

Some helpful links about hand feeding :)

With these Links-I hope to bring You as Much information as I can to help anyone that finds them selves having to Hand feed A chick Lots of tips for Breeders-with links for Hand feeding etc http://www.parrotscanada.com/breeder...rbreeders.html A new way to Hand feed-With a Cup...

forums.avianavenue.com

Post any questions you have or things you are unsure of and the community will hopefully be able to help you