blue and gold macaw

[KYE]

hi all new to the forum
i have a 12 week old blue and gold macaw and i just want to know how much formula he should be taking as hes taking about 150mls during the day but is refusing his night feed (about 10pm) we have recently started him / her on mashed fruit which he seems to like,very cranky with other members of the family current weight about 2.2lbs
any advice would be appreciated

 

[Tami2]

Hello KYE, Welcome to the PFs.

Congratulations on your new baby.

I would start here: http://www.parrotforums.com/breeding-raising-parrots/74363-so-you-bought-unweaned-baby.html

Buying an unweaned parrot is discouraged for many safety reasons as you will read in the thread above.

 

[KYE]

you misunderstood me ,i should have made it clear that i have been hand rearing chicks for a few years now and am quite experienced but this is the first macaw that i have handreared and was just wondering about their behavior at 12 weeks regarding night feeds and attitude etc

BTW HE HAD A RECENT VET CHECK AND ALL IS FINE

 

[Scott]

Welcome to you and your young macaw! Not sure if any members currently raise macs; I'd encourage you to start a new thread in the Breeding/Raising Parrots forum. If you prefer, I can move this entire thread to that location - just send me a PM if desired.

 

[Flboy]

Welcome to you! What a sweetheart!

 

[wrench13]

What a cutie pie. I love B&G's, one of my favorites.