wyattspoppa
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- Jun 17, 2021
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Hey Guys,
I've kept birds for most of 20 years, but never a "Parrot" (yes, I realize Ringnecks are technically Parakeets, but in practice they're much more like raising a Parrot. They're bigger than many, Sun Conures etc.. I made a mistake buying from an online breeder who I don't believe was honest about my new baby's age, she claimed 8 weeks but my Blue Indian Ringneck is not fully feathered, could not stand and was only taking "Exact" formula, I'm thinking 6 weeks (will add pics as requested). She can now stand when she tries, 4 days since we got her and will crawl up my shirt if I'm laying back on a pillow. I will take her to a bird vet Monday for a wellness checkup and DNA so we can name her. I have 2 main questions; What soft foods can I introduce first? I read oatmeal, rice and squash, but what type of rice (white, brown?), maybe make a fruit or veggie chop?. Next, how long per day should we be handling her, she seems very comfortable laying on my shirt after we feed her. Lastly, she's in an open shallow, lined with a baby blanket (changed after she poops of course), at what point should I move her into her baby-sized cage? (so she can learn to perch etc). Thank you everyone!
I've kept birds for most of 20 years, but never a "Parrot" (yes, I realize Ringnecks are technically Parakeets, but in practice they're much more like raising a Parrot. They're bigger than many, Sun Conures etc.. I made a mistake buying from an online breeder who I don't believe was honest about my new baby's age, she claimed 8 weeks but my Blue Indian Ringneck is not fully feathered, could not stand and was only taking "Exact" formula, I'm thinking 6 weeks (will add pics as requested). She can now stand when she tries, 4 days since we got her and will crawl up my shirt if I'm laying back on a pillow. I will take her to a bird vet Monday for a wellness checkup and DNA so we can name her. I have 2 main questions; What soft foods can I introduce first? I read oatmeal, rice and squash, but what type of rice (white, brown?), maybe make a fruit or veggie chop?. Next, how long per day should we be handling her, she seems very comfortable laying on my shirt after we feed her. Lastly, she's in an open shallow, lined with a baby blanket (changed after she poops of course), at what point should I move her into her baby-sized cage? (so she can learn to perch etc). Thank you everyone!