tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494114951266176145.post2281060930491770791..comments2024-03-14T07:12:55.402-07:00Comments on The Splendid Bourke Bird Blog: Splendid Hand Feeding Question and AnswerGail A. Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17399530965328058077noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494114951266176145.post-56448685731268094632011-09-23T15:36:37.406-07:002011-09-23T15:36:37.406-07:00Since writing I'm pleased to say all three Spl...Since writing I'm pleased to say all three Splendids survived, even the smallest one we feared we would lose. They are all eating very well, guzzling food down like there is no tomorrow. <br /><br />I have one other question. When looking the little ones over tonight I noticed these tiny insects falling off them, and when I squished them, they were bright red with blood. Are these mites or something else? And how would I get rid of them? My concern is using a spray on a chick so young. <br /><br />The mother is also in a smaller cage, inside the house and nice and warm. She too us eating a lot better, although she still doesn't seem interested in her chicks. The vet has told us to watch her and if her wing doesn't improve, they've given us the details of an expert who lives an hour away. <br /><br />You're website has been vastly helpful. I actually live in south Wales in the United Kingdom, but there's very little resources on Splendids, which is why you've been a God send. Thank you once again for everything.Catherinenoreply@blogger.com