New 12-week old cockatiel started dinosaur begging today. What do I do?

[iMoosker]

He’s hand fed and the breeder said he was fully weaned and eating on his own fine for two entire weeks before I picked him up. I got him a week ago. He’s 12 weeks old now. He started begging so I offered him veggies (no luck) but he ate the millet from my hand. He’s actually half eating millet half begging... Before this, he’s been eating and drinking fine on his own. He just had his 50/50 seed/pellet mix this morning but then started begging.

Should I get him formula for his begging sounds? Or do I ignore it?

 

[iMoosker]

Also, is his coloration a Cinnamon Pearl Heavy Pied? That's what I think it is but I can't tell if he's normal or cinnamon. Here he is with his morning poop. His markings are asymmetrical.

 

[Hankmacaw]

He has regressed from the upset of a new home and new people. Give him some hand feedings of warm mushy stuff - sweet potatoes, baby bird formula - as long as he wants them. They need reassurance.

 

[Zara]

You could soak some pellets in warm water to save you buying a pack of baby bird formula Offer them on a small metal spoon. (Or a plate if your bird prefers that, just see whichever works)
As Hankmacaw said above, some mashed warm veggies are another good option.

If you do buy baby bird formula, buy the brand he was eating before.

 

[iMoosker]

He has regressed from the upset of a new home and new people. Give him some hand feedings of warm mushy stuff - sweet potatoes, baby bird formula - as long as he wants them. They need reassurance.

I have sweet potato at home so I will definitely off it if he decides to dinosaur scream again. Thank you. I heard some places online says to ignore it, and other places saying it's okay to give them comfort feedings in this manner, so I wasn't sure. Appreciate the response.

 

[iMoosker]

You could soak some pellets in warm water to save you buying a pack of baby bird formula Offer them on a small metal spoon. (Or a plate if your bird prefers that, just see whichever works)
As Hankmacaw said above, some mashed warm veggies are another good option.

If you do buy baby bird formula, buy the brand he was eating before.

That's a good idea! I can offer the mashed veggies or warm soaked pellets before I contact the breeder to figure out the brand he was on. Appreciate the response, very thoughtful.

 

[sunnysmom]

He's still really young. Don't ignore it. Tiels don't wean until 8-12 weeks at the earliest and they often regress. Or sometimes just want comfort feedings. He's still a baby.

 

[Sunni Tiel]

Others have given great advice. Warm wet pellets should satisfy him. So will sweet potato.

Congrats on the baby 'tiel!

 

[iMoosker]

Others have given great advice. Warm wet pellets should satisfy him. So will sweet potato.

Congrats on the baby 'tiel!

Thanks! I tried everything, haha. I tried mashed potatoes, kale, carrots, broccoli, mushed pellets, even wet egg feed... but he only responded to the millet. Haha. At least he stopped crying when I satisfied his millet addiction. I will only use spray millet for training later on, so maybe building this positive experience (attention and comfort food for his baby cries) will help with target training a little later when he's more settled here.

 

[melissa68]

mine would do that while sitting on my shoulder. I would cover him with my long hair and he would quiet.