dyeraudio Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Hello....well Cooper is finally home! He is a beautiful 15 week old Cameroon CAG.....kinda getting worried because he constantly acts hungry! There is always a bowl of Pretty Bird CAG food in his bowl.....whenever we offer grapes or nuts he cannot get enough....when he "beaks" your finger he thrusts his neck up and down like a baby being fed by its mother! Any ideas? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT_Jacket Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Is he eating the Pretty Bird food? Also, "when he "beaks" your finger he thrusts his neck up and down like a baby being fed by its mother!" this usually means he is trying to regurgitate his food for you... which is a sign of affection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 At 15 weeks of age he is probably still wanting formula, you should offer him some as it seems he may not be fully weaned yet, he may need a night feeding or more if he wants it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyeraudio Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 (edited) The Pretty Bird is what the breeder sent home with us.....he ate it the first 2 days......and now he likes the nuts and grapes.....we're gonna put a call into the breeder tonite.....stay tuned! Our avian vet is Dr. Scott MacDonald and Cooper sees him on Dec. 20th..... He is super-affectionate and falling asleep on our chests! Numerous whistles and calls! We are LOVING our baby! Edited December 15, 2011 by dyeraudio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Geesh my CAG ate formula until he was 5 months old. I would try a little formula if you have any and if not a little creamy cooked oatmeal on a spoon to help with the transition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I agree with judygram. 15 weeks is young. He needs to have additional syringe feedings, in my opinion. Satisfying the oral stage, is very important. They can still do pellets, but if they are still interested in formula, I would do it. Kiki was our only baby. She demonstrated this behavior until six months. She had a syringe of formula, twice a day, until six months. CAREFUL! They will want you to syringe feed all the time. NOT an option! Decreasing the amount is important. Talk to your breeder regarding amounts. By the time Kiki was down to 1/2cc... daily, i stopped. Ten years later, she is our best eater. Tons of fruits and veggies, healthy pellet mix. I also would weigh baby weekly, so you don't need to worry they are starving! ps... they never get to the point of starving! Its a battle. They want the syringe! LOL Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikachu Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Our baby was still taking one feeding a day when we brought her home at 20 weeks. They sent a bunch of formula home with her & we mixed it up and fed it to her from a cup. So, she was still getting the nutrients and the feeding from the formula, but not getting it from a syringe. If offered, she would probably still take it. She still sometimes will grab onto my finger and do the baby bob. She is now 8 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 excellent! Whether thru syringe, cup, it doesn't matter. What matters, is your new baby happy? I got Sophie my grey at two. She still rooted, wanted oral satisfaction. As a nurse, I know it is unhealthy, to give food from my mouth, and I discourage it. Whenever I have a snack, I plan on a small plate for Sophie, have a spoon ready. It has always made her happy. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyeraudio Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 Thank you all for your replies! I talked with the breeder and have it handled... thanks again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikachu Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Thank you all for your replies! I talked with the breeder and have it handled... thanks again.... So what did she advise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawL Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I just wanted to say 2 things...first, it is great that your breeder is there to help you with any questions you may have about your baby! There are so many breeders out there that don't care, and don't make themselves available after purchase. It is very common for a baby to regress to wanting to be hand fed after he goes to his new home, even if he was "fully weaned" before he arrived to you. I would continue the hand feeding until he decides he is done. It is excellent bonding time! Second, Dr. Scott McDonald is a FANTASTIC avian vet! If we are talking about the same vet (and I think we are) I take my fids to see him whenever he is in town! I have an Avian Vet here for checkups if he is not in town at that time, and for any emergencies, but if Dr. McDonald is around, we go to him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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