Update & Progress Report

[birdiemama]

Well I must say it has been an interesting day. After reading the well-deserved responses to me for obtaining an unweaned bird - and being scared to death... well guess what, this morning my QwakQwak didn't want to eat a full breakfast.

"Oh no", I thought, those horror stories are true and I got a little worried. I've been keeping a very close watch on him every minute (new mama syndrome), and he has been acting fine, eating millet and I put some fresh chop broccoli, apple & carrots along with water. He's been drinking water and working on the raw veges and eating millet; preening and playing with his cage toys, is somewhat chatty - even tried to take a bath in his water dish!. He didn't ask for food until about 3:00 p.m. so I fed him and he ate pretty good. ....made me happy.

I know it's "not all about me", but I can't explain the wave of relief I am feeling. Don't worry, I'm still keeping an eye on him and staying alert for any unusual behavior.

Thank you for the care and help you are giving me, and all of us. I realize you experts must get so frustrated with people like me, but you guys are very good at being stern in a gentle way.

 

[SailBoat]

And with great hope, you will pass along what you have learned to other individuals that come here asking very similar question.

Happy to hear your baby is doing better each day...

 

[saxguy64]

And with great hope, you will pass along what you have learned to other individuals that come here asking very similar question.



Happy to hear your baby is doing better each day...

100% agree, Boats.

While some here may come off as more "stern" than others, we all share a common goal- The welfare of the birds. Most are not frustrated with people without knowledge. People come here for information that they don't yet have. That's why you're here, looking for ways to best serve your new baby. That's a good thing.

We do however, get frustrated with lazy "breeders" that don't finish their job, and doom many baby birds, placing them in the hands of people without the knowledge to care for them properly, and convincing them it will be fine. Far too often, it won't.

When I first joined here, I knew pretty much nothing. I've learned a LOT since then. Still learning, every day. There's no better feeling than being able to pass on knowledge that helps someone else that needs it. You'll find most folks here hardly consider themselves "experts." Some are decidedly more experienced or educated on a subject than others, but we all learn things worthy of contributing for the benefit of others.

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[Scott]

Thank you for the care and help you are giving me, and all of us. I realize you experts must get so frustrated with people like me, but you guys are very good at being stern in a gentle way.

Thank you for being receptive and placing the well being of your conure above pride and ego! All of us love success stories and deeply appreciate the opportunity to humbly share our collective knowledge and experiences.