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Shea, those are very valid points. The thing is, it is extremely difficult to write how to properly feed a baby bird. It is much better for people to get hands on experience from folks who know what they are doing, or better yet, let them do it. I think if information about handfeeding became available on the internet where a lot of people could read it more people would want to try it. I think you are probably right about Donna buying a baby from a breeder to try to raise but I hope not. She has good intentions but good intentions are not all that is required. I hope she will at least take into concideration the advise given here. People here get a little upset about the subject because we deeply care about animals, especially parrots. The thought of baby parrots possibly suffering because someone thinks it would be fun, or interesting, or the only way to properly get a good bond, and handfeed one with all the potential for problems is too much. I got rude, and I regret that. I am of the opinion that the animals in our care are outr responsibility as a society, and we need to ensure that ALL are cared for properly.