Loss and a Gain, plus a few questions

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Loss and a Gain, plus a few questions
Topic Started: Jan 29 2010, 05:14 PM (709 Views)
ChibiSilverWings	Jan 29 2010, 05:14 PM Post #1
Member Posts: 65 Group: Full Members Member #3,103 Joined: June 29, 2009 How many Parrotlets do you have One What types Pacific What colours Green Other Birds ? None I live in Michigan My name is Chelsea	I haven't yet posted about it, because it's been a very traumatic experience but Abby died in an accident a few weeks ago. I don't know if I really want to talk about it either. We've been mourning her very much and we'll never forget how utterly sweet and intelligent she was. However we couldn't stand to keep our house silent and empty. We brought home a new baby boy, a green pacific. He's a lot younger than our dear Abby was when we got her, so I'm not sure about how he's adjusting or if something's wrong. He was born on December 12th, so he's just about a month and a half old. He's kinda clumsy and his grip isn't very good in his feet he starts to slip off our hands if we move at all. Is that normal for a bird this young, or should I see a vet? I'm going to be attempting to increase his leg activities, by varying his perches and getting him some cereal enriched with vitamin D. Any tips or advice about this little fellow? Also any advice to discourage nipping at this stage would be good. I know biting is gonna happen but I don't want to encourage it accidentally. Since he's still so young I want to make sure I teach him all the positive behaviors I can.



kevinp	Jan 29 2010, 05:37 PM Post #2
Administrator Posts: 6,893 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: October 7, 2006 How many Parrotlets do you have I have one Parrotlet What types Celestials What colours One green Other Birds ? Budgeries four off I live in a mess of my own making !!! My name is I'll give you a clue	He is a bit young really but as long as he has weaned properly he should be ok, remember as he is young you have a very good chance of training him really well, remember a little millet goes a long way. He is young and will be a bit clumsy also fingers are not the best things to grip with little baby feet, but he should get used to it soon, does he hold on better to a perch or stick ? He will be a bit bitey as he is trying out his beak on different things, seeing how they feel and taste, when he nips say no in a firm strong voice, no shouting no making a fuss when he does bite as this may be seen as a game. Or you could try distraction when he looks like he is going to bike distract him then praise and treat him. Some though will just bite its their way of saying I have had enough or give me some attention, its up to you to decipher what he means :lol:



scooby	Jan 29 2010, 05:52 PM Post #3
Admin Posts: 4,471 Group: Admin Member #1,461 Joined: December 10, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 7 What types celestial What colours 3 green, 1 blue, 1 pastel blue,1 yellow, 1 albino Other Birds ? Meyers parrot, Gcc ,blue fischer lovebird,2 fischer lovebirds,2 mountain parakeet,2 budgies I live in York My name is Jacqueline ( jackie for short)	Awe bless him, :wub: he is still very young, i let little Chika go a 7 weeks old ,so 6 weeks is a very young age, but as long as he has been weaned properly he should be ok. I still find little java is very nippy and she is about 3 1/2 months old now and still gives a nasty bite, as kev said there like to try out there beaks on everything , but a firm no when he nips so he learns it is wrong.



Bonnie	Jan 29 2010, 06:02 PM Post #4
Administrator Posts: 14,725 Group: Full Members Member #73 Joined: March 10, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 0 Other Birds ? YNA GCC. Cockatiel I live in Pennsylvania My name is Bonnie	What everyone else has said is very good advice. However is he eating enough and do you have a scale that you can weigh him on every day. Not many breeders allow them to go at 6 weeks of age because they can regress very quickly. Do you know how to hand feed if needed?



ChibiSilverWings	Jan 29 2010, 06:30 PM Post #5
Member Posts: 65 Group: Full Members Member #3,103 Joined: June 29, 2009 How many Parrotlets do you have One What types Pacific What colours Green Other Birds ? None I live in Michigan My name is Chelsea	As far as I know he's been properly weened, though I was a bit surprised when I found out his birthday. I'll keep a very careful eye on his food intake to be sure that he is getting enough to eat and drink and make sure that he's nurtured with all the care I can give him. Unfortunately I don't know how to hand feed, but I can get him to someone who does if it's nessesary. What signs should I be looking for to know if he needs to be? I've noticed that today his grip has been better than yesterday, we've been warming up our apartment higher than usual to be sure he's not lethargic due to the cold. I know the most important thing is to give him time to trust us, I just want to be sure I'm not misjudging any signs since he's younger than any bird we've ever had.



kevinp	Jan 29 2010, 06:40 PM Post #6
Administrator Posts: 6,893 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: October 7, 2006 How many Parrotlets do you have I have one Parrotlet What types Celestials What colours One green Other Birds ? Budgeries four off I live in a mess of my own making !!! My name is I'll give you a clue	If hes not eating it will happen very quickly, he will puff up and just sit still with no interest in any thing. You should try him on lots of different food at his age to get him eating them now theings like scrambled egg would be good fed slightly warm or some wheatabix made with warm water made a little sloppy, mixed vegs chopped up real small.



Bonnie	Jan 29 2010, 10:02 PM Post #7
Administrator Posts: 14,725 Group: Full Members Member #73 Joined: March 10, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 0 Other Birds ? YNA GCC. Cockatiel I live in Pennsylvania My name is Bonnie	Yes now is a good time to get him started on a lot of fresh fruits veggies even a slice of whole wheat toast.



scooby	Jan 30 2010, 07:38 AM Post #8
Admin Posts: 4,471 Group: Admin Member #1,461 Joined: December 10, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 7 What types celestial What colours 3 green, 1 blue, 1 pastel blue,1 yellow, 1 albino Other Birds ? Meyers parrot, Gcc ,blue fischer lovebird,2 fischer lovebirds,2 mountain parakeet,2 budgies I live in York My name is Jacqueline ( jackie for short)	When i got Gizmo she regressed, i had to feed her with a spoon for about a week ,i feed her egg food. As everyone else said just keep a eye on him.



Jan	Feb 1 2010, 09:25 AM Post #9
staff member Posts: 3,531 Group: Staff Member #1,157 Joined: November 18, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 3 What types Celestial What colours Blue & Green+Green Dominant Pied, Other Birds ? Zippi & Drummer Cockatiels I live in Wales uk My name is Jan	Also get him a packet of bird baby fomula I keep this always and if any of mine are not eating i mix some up and give on a spoon



Gardengail	Feb 1 2010, 05:36 PM Post #10
Staff Member Posts: 13,943 Group: Staff Member #25 Joined: January 18, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 1 What types Pacific What colours Blue Other Birds ? Severe Macaw and 2 Timneth Greys I live in Upstate New York, USA My name is Gail	I am so sorry about Abby.. crying crying I agree that 6 weeks is a little early but every bird weans differently... Just keep an eye out and like everyone has said now is the time to introduce fresh fruits and veges.



LauraR	Feb 1 2010, 06:48 PM Post #11
Staff Member Posts: 6,297 Group: Staff Member #78 Joined: April 7, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 1 What types Pacific What colours Blue Pied Other Birds ? 2 Conures I live in California, USA	I'm so sorry to hear about Abby!! :( Does your little boy have millet in his cage? Sometimes when a new baby is brought into their new home, this is all they will eat for a few days. When I raised my clutch of babies, they were completely weaned at five weeks, so that was probably the case with your boy. I agree with everyone just to keep an eye on him. Let us know how he progresses! :)



ChibiSilverWings	Feb 2 2010, 02:21 PM Post #12
Member Posts: 65 Group: Full Members Member #3,103 Joined: June 29, 2009 How many Parrotlets do you have One What types Pacific What colours Green Other Birds ? None I live in Michigan My name is Chelsea	Curtis has been increasing in activity a lot. He's been eating a lot of his different food but he has started to beg and make the little warbling noise. I'm trying to keep a close eye on if his crop is full so that I don't miss him being hungry. I did get some hand feeding formula just in case, but I'm not sure if hand feeding him will cause him to regress more. If I should feed him, how much and how often? I love the little guy, and I want to do what will be best for his health and safety.



Bonnie	Feb 2 2010, 04:28 PM Post #13
Administrator Posts: 14,725 Group: Full Members Member #73 Joined: March 10, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 0 Other Birds ? YNA GCC. Cockatiel I live in Pennsylvania My name is Bonnie	If you want to spoon feed that would be fine, perhaps once a day . You just have to pay attention to when his crop is full and stop.



scooby	Mar 25 2010, 06:54 PM Post #14
Admin Posts: 4,471 Group: Admin Member #1,461 Joined: December 10, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 7 What types celestial What colours 3 green, 1 blue, 1 pastel blue,1 yellow, 1 albino Other Birds ? Meyers parrot, Gcc ,blue fischer lovebird,2 fischer lovebirds,2 mountain parakeet,2 budgies I live in York My name is Jacqueline ( jackie for short)	How is curtis doing?



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