Posted by spusna84 on September 28, 2002 at 03:46:00:
In Reply to: B&G and weaning? posted by BeecaGirl on September 25, 2002 at 18:24:45:
It's not unusual for large macaws to wean at 6 months (or later for hyacinths)--in the wild, observers have seen them get occasional supplemental feedings from their parents up to a year old. Macaws are usually pretty good about letting you know they are weaned by refusing formula completely. If you're concerned about feeding formula, you might want to offer weaning pellets instead.
Good luck!
Sharon
:Hi everyone - I had a quick question for anyone. I handfeed many birds with the exception of larger macaws. I finally have the opportunity to be raising a B&G. He was hatched the first week of April. When he was about 3 months old he experienced a bacteria infection that lasted about 2 weeks and didn't seem to affect him. Soon after, he started to wean from 120cc 2xdaily to about 60cc 2xdaily. Then being moved into a new home he refused to eat pellets and went back to 100cc 2xdaily. He has been checked by the vet several times since and has been given a clean bill of health. My question is he still eats about 20cc 2xdaily. I started to try just a night time feed this week. I know some of the larger birds like to handfeed longer, but is this a problem. The breeder says its okay and he eats a mix of Kaytee and Pretty Bird Pellets with Pretty Bird seed as a treat. (And of course fresh veggies and lots of different people and birdie foods).
:Basically, I am asking if I should attempt to wean him or just let him keep going. My G2 was so much easier to wean.
:Thanks
