My last chicks for 2011

[Captain Howdy]

Some of you may know I am having to hand rear 3 chicks due to the loss of the Cock bird and the Hen not feeding them correctly. Pleased to say they are all doing well and the 2 I left with the Hen were both out and about today

Mr Fatty














Next up Speedy who does not stay still








Little One






Groupd snuggles




Just for pictures these are the oldest two reared by the Hen:

[BudgiesBuddy]

You have some very lovely chicks. I am sure you will be enjoying hand feeding.



I love this picture. They managed to keep their hierarchy ;D

[Captain Howdy]

It's nice to hand-rear and see them grow but it's such hard work lol! Least these ones shouldn't imprint on me like Munchkin did

[BudgiesBuddy]

I know it is very hard, especially when you have to do this every few hours. But after seeing such lovely chicks, one thinks it's worth time and trouble

By the way, what temperature do you keep your formula and how?

[Captain Howdy]

I test the formula on my wrist before feeding, I mix it in a glass and then place the glass in a dish of hot water to keep it warm whilst I'm feeding, giving it a good stir between each spoonful.

I don't use a thermometer I go by touch these days.

[brian r]

Nov 4, 2011 21:53:01 GMT Captain Howdy said:

I test the formula on my wrist before feeding, I mix it in a glass and then place the glass in a dish of hot water to keep it warm whilst I'm feeding, giving it a good stir between each spoonful.

I don't use a thermometer I go by touch these days.

hi did u mention the formulas name just in case i need some one day

[Captain Howdy]

Lol I normally use Nutri Bird A19 High Energy however currently using Orlux as I am waiting for my Nutri Bird to arrive.

Have used Kaytee Exact but don't recommend it as I don't feel the chicks grow very well on it and it never seems to mix well for me.

[Hezz]

They are gorgeous. Feathered up babies are the cutest thing ever.

[BudgiesBuddy]

Nov 4, 2011 23:27:02 GMT Captain Howdy said:

Have used Kaytee Exact but don't recommend it as I don't feel the chicks grow very well on it and it never seems to mix well for me.

Kaytee Exact is the only one available here. So I guess I'll have to mix something with it.

[Captain Howdy]

If you can get something like prolyte c - www.junglegold.com/aviform-prolytec-p-228.html

You can mix a bit of this into the formula, we have done this in the past but with a good formula it is not needed. It is also handy to have somethnig like it on hand if a bird looks a bit off, add a bit into the water or on the food and it acts as a pick me up.

Also if you ever need to hand-rear from day 1 for the first 24 hrs you don't feed the chick formula, we give a drop of warm water with a bit of this mixed in to keep the chick hydrated and also for the prolyte c to help ensure they have the right enzymes etc for digestion.

[BudgiesBuddy]

Do you see it's equivalent here?

birdcareco.com/

[Captain Howdy]

Hmm the best I have seen on there is something like this:
www.birdcareco.com/acatalog/The_Birdcare_Company_BioPlus_64.html

You could try emailing them however and see if they an equivalent of the prolyte c.

[BudgiesBuddy]

Nov 6, 2011 13:42:11 GMT Captain Howdy said:

Hmm the best I have seen on there is something like this:
www.birdcareco.com/acatalog/The_Birdcare_Company_BioPlus_64.html

You could try emailing them however and see if they an equivalent of the prolyte c.

Thanks

I will email them about this one too. I have already emailed them a few questions about the products I am going to order but the response is very slow.