I'm going to add the helpful links to have all in one place. It seems to be that time of year again.
If you are thinking of getting an unweaned baby, please wait till they are fully weaned and eating on their own. It will not make a better pet bird. Many will die. It crushing to us regulars on the forum as many join with babies in trouble, many don't make it.
Unethical breeders sell unweaned babies for profit. It takes lots of time and resources to finish raising babies. They sell them to you to do the work. That way they can double clutch and raise more babies and try for bigger profits. They will tell you any load of crap to get your money.
If you have a baby with anything concerning you, any signs of being unwell take it to the avian vet immediately!
Ok, I'm going to add all tge articles I've collected to try and help little babies.
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www.merckvetmanual.com
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Warning i do not condone or advice home remedies!!! Seek veterinarian!!!! It is useful for explaining many common things that go wrong, with graphics.
arizonaparrots.com
Click this link , I've copied a post from a valuable member EllenD. She is sharing her knowledge with a past post from a member with a baby. Its great advice and most will apply to your baby
I disagree that anyone can just hand raise a baby bird without many issues , and life threatening things going wrong. As we have seen so many baby birds in trouble or who don't make it here. but this article proved much information guidance for baby birds.
www.aviatorharness.com
Weaning, only by abundance, ( provide formula and allow baby to drop feedings while offering a variety of foods for them to start trying) never force weaned
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Parrot life stages
be.chewy.com
www.parrot-parrots.com
Preening education for babies
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General sick bird guidelines. Warmth is critical . But you should already be keeping your baby warm 90-95f
www.littlecrittersvet.com
If you are thinking of getting an unweaned baby, please wait till they are fully weaned and eating on their own. It will not make a better pet bird. Many will die. It crushing to us regulars on the forum as many join with babies in trouble, many don't make it.
Unethical breeders sell unweaned babies for profit. It takes lots of time and resources to finish raising babies. They sell them to you to do the work. That way they can double clutch and raise more babies and try for bigger profits. They will tell you any load of crap to get your money.
If you have a baby with anything concerning you, any signs of being unwell take it to the avian vet immediately!
Ok, I'm going to add all tge articles I've collected to try and help little babies.
Psittacine Pediatrics: Housing and Feeding of Baby Parrots
Babies should be sitting on clean and dry bedding which is therefore changed at each feeding.
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Pediatric Diseases of Pet Birds - Exotic and Laboratory Animals - Merck Veterinary Manual
Learn about the veterinary topic of Pediatric Diseases of Pet Birds. Find specific details on this topic and related topics from the Merck Vet Manual.
www.merckvetmanual.com
Warning graphic content
Warning i do not condone or advice home remedies!!! Seek veterinarian!!!! It is useful for explaining many common things that go wrong, with graphics.
Uncommon Problems with Hand-Feeding
. Please Uncommon Problems with Hand-Feeding How to avoid them, such as Overstretched Crop, Slow/Sour Crop, Crop Burn, Stunting... The information contained within this article is meant to acquaint...
www.ask-noodles.com
Hand Feeding Problems & Possible Solutions – arizonaparrots.com
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Click this link , I've copied a post from a valuable member EllenD. She is sharing her knowledge with a past post from a member with a baby. Its great advice and most will apply to your baby
Ornithology: Share and discuss scientific articles on parrots!
More info on baby parrots https://hari.ca/hari/research-facility/hari-research-papers/psittacine-pediatrics-housing-feeding-baby-parrots/ Also this great info originally posted by EllenD Since you've hand-fed other baby parrots before you probably have a better understanding/eduction than...
www.parrotforums.com
I disagree that anyone can just hand raise a baby bird without many issues , and life threatening things going wrong. As we have seen so many baby birds in trouble or who don't make it here. but this article proved much information guidance for baby birds.
The Science of Handfeeding and Weaning the Baby Parrot: Section Two | The Aviator Harness
With a little patience, anyone who can feed a baby human can feed a baby parrot. Once a formula has been chosen read the manufacturer's instructions a few times. Reading a few times is necessary because mixing and feeding the formula is very easy to do correctly, but our apprehensions may create q
www.aviatorharness.com
Weaning, only by abundance, ( provide formula and allow baby to drop feedings while offering a variety of foods for them to start trying) never force weaned
Weaning Growth Chart
Keep track of daily weight, physical attributes, feeding habits and primary lessons with this practical lifestage growth chart.
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Parrot life stages
Baby Parrot Development Stages
The developmental stages among birds are as diverse as the size, color and personality of each bird species.
be.chewy.com
The Important Stages in the Life of a Parrot
Parrots go through several stages of development that contribute to the formation of its personality.
www.parrot-parrots.com
Preening education for babies
Misting & Preening Education
Preening keeps the feathers clean and well groomed without misting your parrot regularly, [read more]...
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General sick bird guidelines. Warmth is critical . But you should already be keeping your baby warm 90-95f
Sick Bird Care & Conditions
Little Critters Veterinary Hospital 1525 N Gilbert Road Suite #C-101, Gilbert AZ 85234. Sick bird care and disease condition by exotic vet Jill M. Patt, DVM
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