zax
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Post by zax on Sept 8, 2005 12:42:24 GMT 10
hi was wondering what type to use ( brand ) for ring necks or alexs .. and can this be started at 10 days of age thanks chris
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Post by AussieBirds on Sept 8, 2005 20:05:57 GMT 10
Most commercial raising mix is pretty good I use Paswells for my birds and i have a lot of success with it. Hand raising from ten days old is acceptable but a lot of work, you are looking at feeding every three hours so be prepared to loose a bit of sleep, but it is very satisfying when you get results.
John
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Post by lovemytiels on Sept 9, 2005 6:50:36 GMT 10
Hi Zax, yep have to agree with John. I have sucessfully raised ringnecks on Paswells & have found it suitable for budgies, tiels, ringnecks & princess parrots & I like the fact that it contains essential omega 3 & 6, but there are other good ones out there. Cheers Anna
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zax
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Post by zax on Sept 9, 2005 6:51:44 GMT 10
hi john what time do u sugest then i am new to it and where do i get the stuff.. i was told chicks had to be removed before 2 weeks is this true?? or can the stay in nest longer??thanks chris
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Post by lovemytiels on Sept 9, 2005 7:01:01 GMT 10
Hi Zax, it is best to remove the chicks for h/rearing at 2 weeks old. Any later than that, I have found you can have feeding problems with them. You can buy h/rearing mix from places that usually sells birds like some pet shops do carry the line but I prefer to buy from a grain & produce store. Where abouts are you located as you can buy some certain things for birds like h/rearing mix online. Cheers Anna
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