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Post by taylaniki on Oct 18, 2011 20:20:01 GMT 10
Hi my name is Nicole, I have a baby galah 35days old who has just started refusing feeds?
Ive read that he's refusing feeds do he won't be so heavy for flying?
He's having about 15mls by syringe, he used to have 25-30mls. He's picking at pellets and soft fruits and playing with his water?
Should I be worried??
Ps: I can't get a pic to upload!
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Post by avinet on Oct 18, 2011 21:51:05 GMT 10
Hi Nicole, and welcome, Sounds like he is starting to wean, and 7 weeks is around the time it begins with Galahs. I assume from what you say that he is in a cage between attempts to feed him, and you have pellets, veggies fruit and water there all the time for him to experiment with - as well as toys of course. Galahs can be pretty stubborn about taking hand rearing mix at this stage - some feeds they will take a lot and other feeds nothing at all. Sometimes there is just too much to look around at and get excited about for a Galah to worry about food  In the early years of hand feeding I used to worry, but then I learnt to just accept that as long as the baby was alert, active and happy then there was nothing to worry about except the trauma of the FIRST FLIGHT  The is no escaping that Galahs are pretty clumsy at first, that first flight will likely end with a big crash, from which they always seem to pick themselves up and have another go. SO, it is time to make sure any mirrors are covered, windows have curtains across them, doors are closed , kitchen doesn't have a pot of boiling water or frying pan on the go, the family heirlooms and ornaments on the shelves are cleared away, and ceiling fans are turned off! Fortunately they learn pretty quickly what this flying lark is all about and before long are creating mischief around the house, exploring and nibbling on everything, and having a great time. It is really important that they get in at least a couple of weeks of flying to develop their skills and coordination before any wing clipping takes place, if you are indeed thinking of clipping. Those that don't get this time to develop their skills seem to be the ones that stay clumsy all their life. Galah babies are such happy babies it is a real joy to have them around, in spite of the chaos they can generate You will have a lot of pleasure and entertainment the next few weeks! cheers, Mike |
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Post by taylaniki on Oct 19, 2011 16:43:01 GMT 10
Hi Mike, thanks for Ur reply, he isn't always in his cage only when where not home. As soon as where home he's out on the floor, or our laps. He's eating/chewing alot of the soft fruits/pellets/bread etc
When I try to feed him I have him out with us!
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Post by naughtyneophema on Oct 27, 2011 10:29:22 GMT 10
I've hand reared many a Galah, when past six weeks and if they start refusing to feed I stop feeding except for at night.
It sounds like he is getting the extra feed himself now.
I think you will find he will be happier to feed around dusk as the wild Galahs do when their chicks begin to fledge.
If he needs an extra feed he will soon tell you! Squawk!
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