Goffins cockatoo six months old still feeding formula at night when do I stop?

[Cas27]

I bought my son a goffin so cockatoo she was only 4 months we started out with three feelings a day now I do it just 15 ccs at night. She eats her regular mixed food and people food like a pig can I stop the night feeding but she still taking it?

 

[Scott]

Congratulations, Goffins are awesome companions!!

Four months when you bought, how long has it been so we can evaluate her current age? Seems she is transitioning nicely to a permanent diet, but some will cry for handfeeding.

Honestly, it has been nearly 20 years since I was involved with hand-feeding so perhaps others can give better advice. I believe it is appropriate to offer the evening feeding until she refuses. Helps to create a better bond!

 

[wrench13]

You stop whenn she refuses it. Shhhe may stop suddenly or start taking a lttle less each time ( thats what salty did ).

 

[SilverSage]

Don't stop until she refuses it for at least 5 nights IN A ROW. Expect to keep it up for several months. It's important to her emotional and mental development; it isn't about nutrition at this point it's about security and confidence.


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[Siobhan]

I think you should keep doing it as long as she wants you to. Great for bonding.

 

[AmyMyBlueFront]

I totally agree with all the above. When I brought home Amy almost 30 years ago,she was just 4 months old. At the breeders she was already on pellets and fruits and veggies. The breeder informed me to hand feed her for about 2 weeks,only before bed time,to help with bonding,when she refuse the bottle,then stop.

It was just about two weeks when she decided enough was enough,and I honestly believe it greatly helped with the bonding.

Congrats on the baby Goffin! They can,and ARE little rascals/devils,but so dang funny/charming!



Jim