This is wounder. Mine takes l9nger to eat as well. I file/ clip his beak ever 3 months. Mines a butt head he has to show his ladies that he's the boss instead of me. I'll carry him around and will still be talking to the girls like nothing happening lol I gives no f's. I still aboustly adore...
I know this post is a few yrs old. But gor anyone searching for answer I have a bou with a pretty severe case of cross beak he's two half yrs old he eats and drinks just fine on his own. I've never really had to hand feed him as he gets enough good in. So please give them a chance before you cull