unweaned baby green cheek conure

[GreenCheekGeek]

I just got my first bird but it has not been weaned, I cannot take it back to the breeder but I cant find foods that the bird wants to eat. What should I feed him? he is about 6 weeks and we are feeding the bird formula but we are trying to transition them onto solid foods

 

[Cottonoid]

Welcome! How old is your bird? And your breeder didn't give you instructions or formula? I'm sorry; that must be awful and stressful for you and your new baby!

I can't look up info right now so hopefully someone else will chime in with links to handfeeding baby bird formula. You could also try searching the forum.

 

[wrench13]

He will eat formula for awhile yet. Make SURE the temperature is per the instructions on the container, too hot or too cold ill cause the baby harm. Use a candy thermometer to check it. Go to this link for more info:

https://www.parrotforums.com/threads/so-you-bought-an-unweaned-baby.74363/

 

[LaManuka]

Welcome to the forums, greencheekgeek, although I must say I'm very sorry for the worrying circumstances that led you to us.

In addition to the info provided above, may i also suggest that, if the breeder is unable or unwilling to assist you further, you contact a certified avian vet for advice and support? The weaning process is quite a precarious time in a young bird's life so I think it would pay you to get in contact with a vet in this case. Even if you cannot visit one in person, they can often provide consultations by phone or video. I am not sure exactly where you are located, but the following link may assist you in finding an avian vet in your area ...

Avian Vet Resources

After a suggestion by a member, @Abu Colo, the Mod Team decided to create a list of veterinarians around the world who see birds. This was something we had discussed a few years ago, but the task seemed so large that we didn't get very far. However, the need is there and we decided that the time...

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I wish you every success with your little one and hope that he or she will be ok