EllaDad

Is there a spot on this forum where I can find avian vets that are preferred? The one I went to was good but not great. It seems after my exhaustive reading that this is an important point. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks Jake<br><br>Post edited by: EllaDad, at: 2009/03/11 18:16

Vet visit went well. All Signs are that my hand feeding is doing well. I have two questions though. 1) How much should I be giving her the breeder said 3-4 the vet said 3 syringes (3x10ml) The link up top says 45ml. All say feel the crop. :woohoo: I feel like its abit nebulus for something so fundamental to the process. 2) My bird climbs to the top of her cage and throws herself to the bottom. It looks like it hurts but she seems to take it well. How do I make sure she is ok after each fall (where to look/how to apraise damage) More pics below

For the record I really thought our breeder was good and I was very impressed with a lot about her operation. She seemed to have been up on many points that seem important to those at this site unfortunatly fully weaning wasn't one of them. We are off to the vet for our wellbird visit.

Speak of the devil! I just got them today. They look like this.

<br><br>Post edited by: EllaDad, at: 2009/03/08 00:01

Thank for such a warm welcome. We were told that Ella was slow to wean and needed to go home so she could fledge properly as the othe birds in the aviary might bite her toes off if she tried to land on a cage there. I have orderd Scenic hand weaning pellets to start the process. Ella seems happy with her plelets (Hrrisons high potency) she will crunch one and eat what ever stays in her mouth. I have also read some terrible things about that Kytees weaning formula (Breeders choice) are you framiliar with how bad that stuff may be? She will mouth the veggies and eat just a little. The sprouts she has no interest in. Also she sleeps by putting her head staight back and closing her eyes is that normal. I thought birds put their head under a wing. As far as feeding the formula she is a champ at that, the breeder said do not feed her until she refuses as she will eat until she pukes. I am doing three feedings today against the suggestion of the breeder she seems hungery. Thanks again Jake Post edited by: EllaDad, at: 2009/03/07 23:43 Post edited by: EllaDad, at: 2009/03/07 23:44<br><br>Post edited by: EllaDad, at: 2009/03/07 23:47

Go to google and type in jungleGold I am having mine shipped from him. I will keep you posted on quality!

Hello, I am new to the forum and wanted to introduce myself. My new Babies name is Ella she is a CAG that is 12weeks old we brought her home from the breeder last night. She is beautiful and full of energy and affection. We are feeding her food with a syringe which I now find out shows we chose a substandard breeder. I am afraid of doing something wrong after reading all the horror stories on this site. We are feeding her lots of fruits and vegies and sprouts as well as syringes of Kaytee Handweening diet three times a day. Please offer any advice. Thanks Jake