tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494114951266176145.post5493121816664130919..comments2024-03-14T07:12:55.402-07:00Comments on The Splendid Bourke Bird Blog: Problem bird ... slow to grow up!Gail A. Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17399530965328058077noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494114951266176145.post-5950565582662822912010-06-10T16:41:32.814-07:002010-06-10T16:41:32.814-07:00I'm with you there. I also hope our baby conti...I'm with you there. I also hope our baby continues to practice eating until he successfully feeds himself. Maybe sometimes the parents know best. However, I will continue to "rescue" those that seem to need it. In the majority of cases, it's been the best choice and we've produced healthy adults. So far, however, this one is an exception to the rule and he's gone through as much Exact handfeeding formula as did three of his contemporaries. He's a spendy little critter, but very tame & sweet.Gail A. Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17399530965328058077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494114951266176145.post-34807608414689368682010-06-09T18:59:46.698-07:002010-06-09T18:59:46.698-07:00There were 2 splendid chicks that were slow. Thes...There were 2 splendid chicks that were slow. These are the ones I've had to pull to handfeed because they were being severely plucked by their parents. They were being fed, but I do remember their feathers looking wet at times, sometimes with a few seeds stuck on various places. So perhaps they were not feeding appropriately and the parents got sick of trying?? In any case, they are starting to eat seeds and millet and even nibble at veggies, but I'm still feeding them because I don't think they are eating enough on their own yet. My handfeeding time is not as fun though, since they were pulled pretty late. I wonder if sometimes these slow growers do start with problem feeding first. Hopefully, they will eventually catch up to everyone and be fine.neversink7https://www.blogger.com/profile/11009560894233419103noreply@blogger.com