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Sounds great! Watch the amount of mealworms. I once had a pair of parents feeding chicks that consumed so many mealworms (it was my fault, I kept filling the bowl, not noticing they were not eating much else as I had a newborn human baby and was in survival mode (not an excuse, I know... my...

How fun! Can't wait to hear all the updates. We are all waiting with baited breath!

They are really small birds, so most commercially found foot toys are too big for them. When babies, they are learning to use their feet so seem to use them more. As adults, they love busy toys with lots of beads, crazy straws, things to pick at, but on the cage side near a perch. Foot toys are...

Just don't use as the only food. BirdTricks peeps are entertainers, trainers, YouTubers. Been around a long time (they used to train birds for David Copperfield Vegas shows), but they aren't nutritionists and I haven't seen them talk about that they consulted with one. The pellets they sell have...

Roudybush they love. The corn is like candy. I don't use pellets, but I know many people that do. Most don't use it as 95-100% of the diet as recommended, and I haven't heard of issues with that technique, but few do bloodwork. I have a friend that has raised cockatiels for over 40 years and she...

So cute! I find once they are out of the baby stage they aren't big into foot toys. But when in the brooder especially, omg... laying on their back playing with them is sooooo cute!

Hi Brenda! The debate between pellets and varied natural, whole foods is age-old. Pellets are recommended by vets and the manufacturers to be 95-100% of the diet, or they become imbalanced as it is highly vitaminized. I haven't fed a pellet in 8 years, and the birds all thrive. They didn't breed...

If you run the vaccum cleaner for a couple minutes they go crazy for water. It is a great way to get them loving spray baths. This is my favorite sprayer for babies as it is very gentle. Once they are hooked, they tolerate a harder, soaking stream. I like this mister also for a feather that may...

Is that the only feeding he was on? If so, 7-10 days after the last should be good to go if the weight is steady. You will want to be sure to cover the grate on the bottom of your cage, it is risky to leave the grate open for when the wee ones fall.... they can get hurt. You must be so excited...

That will be great! Another option some of my clients like is the bird carrier backpacks. They can see out, yet are totally safe. Most take to them quickly once they figure out the acrylic bubble front actually is a barrier.

Some great photography in that article too! Good luck with your training. Keeping it positive will really help. Watch for hawks when outside, I had a friend that had a cockatiel stolen off her shoulder by one. Kestrels and Coopers are especially fast. I'm so excited for you! Going to be so much...

I'm sorry. Hugs.

If he is still taking hand feeding, then yes... too soon. Large species, or singletons can take a long time to wean. The fastest species I ever raised was elegants and scarlet chested. I opened the nestbox at 26 days and was shocked when they all flew out! :oops:

Hopefully much less.... they wean fast. If they aren't handled a ton after weaning, it can be harder to transition to you. I want them 8 weeks if going on an airline, but if local and eating on their own totally for 14 days.... they go home at 6-7 weeks.

Ha! No worries.... It is common with the "cuddly" ones! :love:

I made this video last winter for a client asking me what type of cage I like, some may find it helpful. This is an unorthodox cage, but has perfect bar spacing, easy to clean, and boasts a 32.5" width which is hard to find. Vertical cages waste space with unused height, these offer great...

Mine love this: https://chirpcentral.com/products/nutriberries-popcorn?_pos=1&_sid=9ce13d4a0&_ss=r

They need to be introduced to it early. I would ask the breeder if she is willing to work with him on it. You could offer to mail the harness to her. Not impossible later, but it definitely is MUCH harder after they have fledged. The baby is used to being handled a lot on the body by the...

They are so cute! Have they been out flying yet? That is the time that gets a crazy for the breeder, but important for a couple of weeks before the clip. Won't be long before he comes home.... exciting!

I don't see in that link any eating, but water looks nice! This is the time they need to be getting a ton of different fresh foods or else it can be tricky to get them eating them later. Are you local and get to pick up in person?