MichRose
New member
Hi,
My name is Michelle. I live in Sydney Australia and have been an aviculturist for more than 30 years. Sadly I no longer have my aviaries , but have recently got my new baby - "ManGo" - male Australian Red sided Eclectus.
I have worked as wildlife carer and film and television animal wrangler/stunt person in the past. I am an Registered Nurse in Intensive Care these days.
I have reared many parrots small and large over the years, but I am a 'rooky' with Eckies. He is my first. He is beautiful and I have only had him a week.
He is approximately 37days and I find that he is not enthusiastic about feeding. Currently he is fed 4 times a day and taking in approximately 30 - 38mLs of formula. He seems bored/disinterested after the first 20mLs or so, very picky about his formula temp with around 45 - 47degrees his best response. His current weight is 370grams and feathering up on wings, head, tail etc. He is vocalizing well, cuddles adorably, curious and responsive to touch, sight and sound. Smart bright eyes. He is sleeping up to 8 hours over night with no issues. Crop empties well. Droppings look okay. I am rearing him on Paswells Hand Rearing Formula.
Having never reared an Ecky before I must say I am feeling a 'wee' bit challenged.
Would love some tips about this, as I am well aware that they are not a bird to be rushed. I understand that at around 6 -7 weeks Eckies are known to 'shy' away from feeding.
Look forward to hearing from you, and well its my first time on a 'parrot forum'.
Cheers, Mich
My name is Michelle. I live in Sydney Australia and have been an aviculturist for more than 30 years. Sadly I no longer have my aviaries , but have recently got my new baby - "ManGo" - male Australian Red sided Eclectus.
I have worked as wildlife carer and film and television animal wrangler/stunt person in the past. I am an Registered Nurse in Intensive Care these days.
I have reared many parrots small and large over the years, but I am a 'rooky' with Eckies. He is my first. He is beautiful and I have only had him a week.
He is approximately 37days and I find that he is not enthusiastic about feeding. Currently he is fed 4 times a day and taking in approximately 30 - 38mLs of formula. He seems bored/disinterested after the first 20mLs or so, very picky about his formula temp with around 45 - 47degrees his best response. His current weight is 370grams and feathering up on wings, head, tail etc. He is vocalizing well, cuddles adorably, curious and responsive to touch, sight and sound. Smart bright eyes. He is sleeping up to 8 hours over night with no issues. Crop empties well. Droppings look okay. I am rearing him on Paswells Hand Rearing Formula.
Having never reared an Ecky before I must say I am feeling a 'wee' bit challenged.
Would love some tips about this, as I am well aware that they are not a bird to be rushed. I understand that at around 6 -7 weeks Eckies are known to 'shy' away from feeding.
Look forward to hearing from you, and well its my first time on a 'parrot forum'.
Cheers, Mich