I have an umbrella cockatoo that is about 9 months old. He seems to be happy, gets plenty of attention, is learning tricks but still wont eat on his own. We still have to feed him by syringe. He has pellets, fruit pellets, water, fresh veggies and fruit. He will pick at it but that is about it. He will eat banana if we hold it for him. We have tried cooked veggies and soft fruits. Putting his baby mush in a bowl for him to eat, spoon feeding, on and on and on. I know he is eating a little on his own because he doesn't want as much formula, but he still doesn't seem to be concerned with feeding himself. Is this just a phase and he will eventually just start eating on his own? He dont even eat seeds he just shells them and drops the edible part. He is my peanut sheller. He shells them and gives the peanut to me to eat. I dont have a problem feeding him as long as I am no starting a bad habit. I dont want to hand feed for the next 60 years. Any help let me know.
Chris
Chris