Handfeeding Conure

[leclair.m82201]

We are adopting 3mo conure, how does handfeeding work? He is giving us some free food to continue. How long do I hand feed and how do I wean from handfeeding?

I totally panicked and misread hs texts saying the bird was weaned ������

 

[Kaytana22]

At 3 months old the baby should be weaned.

 

[Owlet]

At 3 months old the baby should be weaned.

For a GCC but other conures might take longer. Or these individual might not want to self wean just yet.

I suggest not taking home an unweened baby. If you have to pay extra for the breeder to ween it it would definitely be worth it.

 

[Scott]

Kudos for recognizing potential unweaned status of your baby conure! Most of us strongly counsel against adopting until fully weaned. Sadly, many breeders choose to offload during labor-intensive state. Handfeeding is viable if no options exist provided you thoroughly understand the process, risks, and potential consequences. Please read this impassioned thread to help you reach a wise decision: http://www.parrotforums.com/breeding-raising-parrots/74363-so-you-bought-unweaned-baby.html