New Quaker named Rico

[tvymola]

Hi, I have not formally introduced myself. My name is Tracy, I am from Southern Illinois close to St. Louis, MO. I just adopted a new baby Quaker last week. He is 7 weeks old, and yes, unweaned. I know that many of the members here do not particularly like that breeders are selling unweaned babies. I have to say that I agree with this because there are well intentioned people that do not know what to do once they get these babies home. I have committed all of my free time to learning how to take care of this feathered baby and think that I am doing a pretty good job. I want to give thanks to the members of this forum that have given great advice and have also provided links to helpful sites. Rico has come a long way in just a week. He is learning to use his feet and beak to overcome his clumsy body. He had his first shower yesterday and he absolutely loved it! He is truly a delight.

[tvymola]

His picture didn't load the first time, trying again!

[guest1717171]

i love the quakers!
welcome!

[Tom Lawless]

Good luck. It sounds like you are already bonding well. Keep us posted on his progress.

[papayamama]

Aww now this little guy is just too cute! Handfeeding is def a full time job glad your taking it seriously. Welcome to BB.

[tvymola]

Baby Rico learned to step up yesterday! He is only 7 weeks old but enjoys smidgets of popcorn during our lesson. He is the first and only of my birds that will actually step up! I am very excited. He is very proud of himself also.

[micki]

hi Tracy welcome to the forum.