problem.....quaker has weaned but was 100g now in 4 days is 80g

[malcomb88]

ok my sweet baby quaker has weaned 4 days ago....weight was great 100g now its 80........feeding nutri-berries,and zupreem avain harvest pellets, also saflower harvest seed. with a little sunflower seeds a few times a day. havent accomplished fruits and veggies........help!

whats going on with my baby?

please give all the info you can about weaning baby quakers etc...

try and then....try harder

[tvymola]

Perhaps you should revert to handfeeding until you know that he is eating enough. How do you know that he is weaned? Did the breeder tell you he is weaned? Sometimes they will revert to being unweaned when moved from the breeder to the caregiver's home due to stress.

They will usually lose about 10% of their body weight when they are getting ready to fledge. 20 grams seems like an awfully lot to me. If you don't want to do hand feedings then perhaps some warm monkey bisquits soaked in apple juice will be a good comfort transitioning food. And you can be sure he is getting enough.

Good luck, and keep us posted!

[nestbox]

That's too great a loss, how old is he? I'd go back to handfeeding if he's take it. Maybe he is hungry.

[malcomb88]

10 weeks im force feeding him now on formula. got to 7 cc's today at the most. this is bad im taking him to the vet.

[malcomb88]

enjoy

[nestbox]

Are you sure your scales are right? He sure looks healthy. Taking him to the vet is not a bad idea. Good luck.

[tvymola]

He is a cutie! Let us know what the vet says. No name yet?

[kellywess]

How is your Blue Crown doing?

[Lori~D]

Force feeding? Hows Mya??

[malcomb88]

mya went to my good friend carol she owns 11 birds. a rescue center. anyway mya was having really bad problems biting forcefully, quaker name is Toby.