How long do I have to feed my 4.5 months eclectus?

[Hik]

Hi, I own a male eclectus and it’s about 4.5 months old and I have few doubts. When do I stop feeding formula. It can eat solid foods such as the seed mixture and sometimes some fruits like apple but I do not know whether to stop the formula yet. On top of that many people have told me that Alborz (eckie name) is actually skinny and small. I do not know what to do and also it’s very hard and exhausting to handfeed it just does not eat easily and I learned one thing which is not to force it so I am actually concerned. It does not have any health issues but it’s just a little small compared to other eckies around its age and also the struggle to feed it. I have been keeping it for almost 2 months now.

 

[MayMaroa]

hers a thread on weaning

2 month and half lovebird care

Hello everyone, I just had my Lovebird from the breeder, he told me it is 2 months and half, but until now she can't eat the seeds. It is lazy a little bit, she doesn't drink water I have to give her water with syringe, is it normal? When can I give her bath? How often should I feed her the...

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[SailBoat]

Male Eclectus and Eclectus is general tend to be slower in transitioning to solid foods. That said, they have a very demanding and different diet from other Parrots as their Natural Range is restricted to the amount of high food value choices. As a result, they are a poor candidates for a 'common' Parrot diet. Assure that you are transitioning to the correct diet!

 

[Laurasea]

Delayed weaning g has been linked with low grade infections...worth a vet exam

This article talks some species specifics.

The Stages of Development for Baby Parrots | Chewy

The developmental stages among birds are as diverse as the size, color and personality of each bird species.

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[Hik]

hers a thread on weaning

2 month and half lovebird care

Hello everyone, I just had my Lovebird from the breeder, he told me it is 2 months and half, but until now she can't eat the seeds. It is lazy a little bit, she doesn't drink water I have to give her water with syringe, is it normal? When can I give her bath? How often should I feed her the...

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Thank you very much

 

[Hik]

Male Eclectus and Eclectus is general tend to be slower in transitioning to solid foods. That said, they have a very demanding and different diet from other Parrots as their Natural Range is restricted to the amount of high food value choices. As a result, they are a poor candidates for a 'common' Parrot diet. Assure that you are transitioning to the correct diet!

Correct diet? Can you explain that to me please?

 

[BirdyBee]

Correct diet? Can you explain that to me please?

The Eclectus Diet: The Do's, the Don'ts, and Everything You Need to Know But Were Too Afraid to Ask

The eclectus diet; much talked-about, always poorly understood. This post will have three objectives: Explain the dos and don’ts of feeding your eclectus Relate it to wild eclectus feeding behavior Examine the discussion surrounding their physiology, and what makes them unique among parrot...

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This thread is very informative

 

[MayMaroa]

Thank you very much

your welcome