glad i found you guys

[deedeecmt]

just flippin through some site and gound this...i am hoping from what i have read here..you all shall do fine answering my questions..i have an african grey, lost mu ring next ,2 breeding parrotlets..the big thig..this week end i am getting a4 week old blue and gold..long sad story on how i got him..trust me he is much better off....i have done tons of research to help me..but if ther is any thing youns can tell me or give me hints on to make it better please do so...i am so nervouse..but i am confindint i can do it...has anyone took care of a 4 week olby? if so plesa e-mail me...or post it here..i am so excited..i have allready named him or her..Zoey..from another bird at our bird dtore we go to alot...like i said any is gratfully appreciated...darlene

[n8wb]

I can't really help you out with your question, but welcome to the board!

[Irish]

Welcome to Birdboard, deedee :-).

You may want your avian vet give you instructions about handfeeding. If you don't have an avian vet, you're going to want to find one before that baby comes home!

[homebird]

Welcome
As you already know there are a lot of people here.
You will have a ball talking to others who have the same birds - meet'g at the P'let's, Macaw & Grey forums, as well as you'll see postings in Bird talk & the Lounge that will help you too. Great forums - great members.

[Tiki]

Welcome to Birdboard! Regarding your handfeeding question, this is something you really need to learn in person. Good people to try are avian vets, breeders, pet stores or bird clubs.

[The Outlaw]

Welcome to the board. I agree with the others, handfeeding is an art. It has to be learned by seeing and hands on training. NOW is the time to go to your local vet, petstore or breeder and PROPERLY learn how to do it. Knowing that one mistake could easily kill such a young baby bird should motivate you to find help today. Don't want to scare you, but its THAT important. Also you need to make sure you have the proper handfeeding supplies. You need a handfeeding formula SPECIFIC to macaws. Regular handfeeding formulas are too low in fat. You need proper handfeeding syringes, disinfectants, a food therometer, gram scale and other things to do it safely. Don't even try it if you don't have a gram scale. Its your number one indicator of problems before they get out of hand. Good luck.

[homebird]

Have you read the "Stickes" in the Bird Talk forum, on Veridian Rose's growth from hatchling to fully flighted??? It is very eduacational & well done.