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Post by AussieBirds on Sept 4, 2005 20:11:38 GMT 10
Here are two of my new babies that I am hand raising.  This is the oldest  they are very easy to feed, not giving any trouble at all  John |
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Post by AcaciaWattle on Sept 4, 2005 21:08:14 GMT 10
What little piggies! Full crops and looking content! Such cute little bubbies, thankyou for sharing their pictures
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Post by lovemytiels on Sept 5, 2005 5:55:32 GMT 10
Looking very good indeed John. Thank goodness you were able to save these little bubs. Hope all goes well for you. Cheers Anna
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Post by beachbird on Sept 5, 2005 11:46:07 GMT 10
They look great John. How old were they when you pulled them?
I have eight + the ones still to hatch. I'll be pulling three in a week or so, and the others a week or so after that, all going well.
It's breeding season!! ;D
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Post by kjjl on Sept 6, 2005 10:18:53 GMT 10
awww they are so cute...nice work  |
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Post by AussieBirds on Sept 6, 2005 12:02:25 GMT 10
They look great John. How old were they when you pulled them? I have eight + the ones still to hatch. I'll be pulling three in a week or so, and the others a week or so after that, all going well. It's breeding season!! ;D They varied in age between 5 to 10 days old the baby, not in the pictures, was the hardest to feed but has really adapted well to hand raising, thank heavens. John |
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Post by pollyparrot on Sept 6, 2005 12:54:16 GMT 10
very healthy looking fellows indeed
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Post by beachbird on Sept 15, 2005 23:41:27 GMT 10
They look great John. How old were they when you pulled them? I have eight + the ones still to hatch. I'll be pulling three in a week or so, and the others a week or so after that, all going well. It's breeding season!! ;D They varied in age between 5 to 10 days old the baby, not in the pictures, was the hardest to feed but has really adapted well to hand raising, thank heavens. John They look really full! Do you find that the syringe is easier? I'm using a bent spoon for the six babies I'm currently feeding. I've always used it before. This is the 3rd lot of tiel babies I'm handraising now, and I have four more to pull on the weekend. Including the ones yet to pull, they're two-half to three weeks old. None of the ones I've pulled are quick feeders, and I've had to make a couple take the food. It's a bit slow this time. I'm just curious about your opinion. |
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Post by lovemytiels on Sept 16, 2005 6:06:00 GMT 10
Hi Beachbird, I think it all comes down to what you are use to. I use a syringe myself but started off with a bent spoon. Me personally I prefer a syringe, the babies seem to adapt to it very quickly. As long as you feed slowly using a syringe, there should be no problems with the little uns choking, which can happen if you are not use to using it. I have at times been feeding up to six bubs at a time & it doesn't usually take me very long to feed them all. Me personally I find using a syringe less messy but just my personal opinion plus I find I have more control at keeping the formula at the right temperature using a syringe. Hope this helps. Cheers Anna
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Post by josiedownunda on Sept 16, 2005 6:56:01 GMT 10
I agree with Anna. I always use a syringe and have had no problems with the babies taking to it. One thing I do find is that if I pull the babies by 18 days at the latest they accept handfeeding much quicker and easier. Over the last few years I have tried different ages for pulling and I have noticed that a few days can make all the difference. Once they hit 3 weeks they get more stubborn and wary and I have had to force them to feed at times but before 18 days their bellies are still totally controlling their head and they eat like there is no tomorrow.
Jo-Anne
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Post by chickabee on Sept 16, 2005 8:42:23 GMT 10
;D ;D another syringe feeder here ;D ;D i find it the best too.... one main plus ( Same as Anna ) is that the food can be kept warm longer........ I load up the syringes with feed and then have them sitting in warm water to keep them at the right temp...once all the babies start crowing for tucker I can do them all reasonably quick with out stopping and reloading... yes I've used the spoon and it works well but the syringe is less messy to me.....cheers Deb
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Post by beachbird on Sept 16, 2005 8:59:52 GMT 10
Ok, Ok! ...LOL I'll have a go at the syringe, and see how it goes. I totally agree that the spoon is messy, and wasteful. Also, I'm having trouble keeping the formula at the right temp. I've been running back and forth, with bowls and kettles of hot water to change water for warmer, and/or top things up. I also think I'll pull them younger than the 3 weeks that I was told. As you say Joanne, The older once are more stubborn to adapt. So, I'm taking the other little ones out today, or tomorrow, and get them started early.  Thanks alot for your comments. |
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Post by lovemytiels on Sept 16, 2005 10:08:05 GMT 10
Hi Beachbird, a simple method I use for keeping the formula warm is to have a milk shaker & put the milk shaker into a mans stubbie holder (the ones that look like a wet suit. Into the milk shaker I put a vegemite jar. I fill the whole lot up with hot water from the tap, put the lid on & prepare & load up the syringes depending on how many birds I am feeding. Empty the milk shaker of hot water, put the syringes in the vegemite jar without the plungers (this can hold up to four 5ml syringes) & put the lid on the milk shaker. This can keep the formula at the right temperature for up to 20 minutes without having to reheat. Hope this makes sense. Cheers Anna
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Post by Patrick on Sept 24, 2005 7:35:33 GMT 10
Well here's a thought. I used a syringe for the first 10 to 14 days and then guess what, I switch to the spoon when its time to start weaning them off handfeeding. It seems that because spoon feeding is a bit more work on their part it gets them better prepared for eating on their own. Also I have a spoon which you attach a syringe to so as you can keep delivering the formula as required. Sort of a spoon crossed with a syringe,ha ha. (see pic) Well I suppose thats put a cat amongst the pigeons.  |
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Post by billspets on Sept 24, 2005 8:07:44 GMT 10
Well here's a thought. I used a syringe for the first 10 to 14 days and then guess what, I switch to the spoon when its time to start weaning them off handfeeding. It seems that because spoon feeding is a bit more work on their part it gets them better prepared for eating on their own. Also I have a spoon which you attach a syringe to so as you can keep delivering the formula as required. Sort of a spoon crossed with a syringe,ha ha. (see pic) Well I suppose thats put a cat amongst the pigeons. hello patrick i use the exact same thing as sometimes you will find a baby thet doesnt like the syringe regards bill |
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Post by AussieBirds on Sept 24, 2005 10:09:51 GMT 10
I am using both at the moment the oldest one in particular is showing much more interest in the spoon although he is still taking it from the syringe.
John
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Post by ollie on Sept 24, 2005 15:21:16 GMT 10
Patrick where can you buy those spoons for the syringes I would like to get one.
Bev
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Post by Patrick on Sept 27, 2005 23:42:17 GMT 10
You can buy a spoon via mail order from www.vetafarm.com.au/Product Name: EZY FEEDER SPOON Product Size: Small Price (AUD): $27.30 plus postage. |
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