I searched what do crossbeaks eat and also used my browsers find tool for layer pellets.
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Crumble as it is so powdery seems to me made easier by wetting enough of it to make a paste...
A few problems here with long toe nails or beaks
The blood line goes out a lot further than normal when you let go like that.
I would use a pedi paw grinder. Take the cap off if you are careful of her face. grinding is more cautious approach. Stiptic powder will stop blood flow. Used by...
What is the special chick's name?
Are you treating it with antibiotics? Maybe a broad spectrum for that age over a range of days would help the problem and put you at ease.
I am treating my four week old with a drinking water solution from the neighborhood farmer. Had lung and nose congestion...
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It is good you did it right away with the splinting because later after the bones mature it's too late. Pet birds like lovebirds get splayed hips from being leaned against in the nest so hey can't straighten up. They have splints to remedy them too. If you go to a bird site for ailments or...
Your a good Mom. Keep smilin' and the world smiles with you. So true eh!
5 comet/red stars, 3 dogs, 4 lovebirds, two cats, one parrot.
I feed 'em yogurt too, homemade, because I think they love it.
To get more nutrition though in a small beak you might sprout some organic grain and then...