I noticed that the oldest baby's crop looked empty since a few days ago. Yesterday I tried putting it in a home made brooder. I tried to feed it Exact Kaytee, but it didn't want to eat. I followed instructions very carefully, so I'm sure the mixture was prepared properly. The food was about 104F when I started, but as it was a cold day it cooled down very fast. I don't think the hand feeding was a problem. What is wrong with it? Another reason why I took it out of the nesting box was that it feel out or was pushed out. The other two babies always have full crops. When the oldest one sits near the nesting box's opening the parents will just pass it and feed the other two. What can I do? Will it get sick or die if it doesn't get fed properly? When I put it back I noticed a piece of green vegetable on its beek. So mommy did feed, but not enough. This baby also flaps its wings inside the nesting box. If I can't feed it what will happen?
2007-03-07 15:59:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
when you first remove a baby from the nest they usually won't have a feeding response for you. You have to show them that you are their source of food. I read your other question. You're baby is at the age where it will start looking for food on its own and playing with it. That may be how he got out of his cage. However, cockatiels know instictively if something is wrong with a baby and they will push it to the side and allow nature to take its course. This could be what has happened. Since you have already removed the chick from the cage wouldn't advise putting it back. continue to feed it
2007-03-07 17:29:09 · answer #1 · answered by peek-a-boo 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I even have never heared of 'electrolyte' water yet regular eating water can drown a youthful fowl because of the fact they are able to inhale it. toddler cockatiel vegetation tend to be massive and cumbersome because of the fact each so often they shop meals and slowly injury it up interior their crop till now digesting it, DONT rubdown it you're chocking the extra youthful! they have particularly comfortable throats do no longer I repeat do no longer touch the crop, because of the fact A. germs out of your hand could reason the an infection to strengthen or worsen and B. it may choke it! Sorry if I sound alarmed yet Im in simple terms warning you.. Have a sturdy day I choose for the main suitable :-)
2016-11-23 14:40:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it back in the box. If the parents push it out again, then take it to the vet and learn how to handfeed properly. It is very difficult, so do this as a last resort.
There may be too much bedding in the box and it just fell out. Since you said she fed it, I think it should do just fine in there as long as it isn't out of the box again.
2007-03-07 16:07:43 · answer #3 · answered by Christie D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the mother is feeding it at all leave it in there with the mother and let her feed it all it will eat even if it isnt alot. In hand feeding, with this type behavior, you will need a pipplet or syringe to put down its throat to push the food into its crop. If you arent able to do this or experiened at it, again let the mother feed it and leave it alone in there. Place an ad on the http://craigslist.org
in your area asking local breeders for hands on local help.
2007-03-07 17:42:47 · answer #4 · answered by reasonable-sale-lots 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋