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  1. biophiliac

    Pigeon Runt - Rehab attempt

    Yes, that's perfect - increasing the liquid IF the crop empties too slow. I usually aim for the consistency of ketchup. Another thing you can feed is thawed frozen green peas if you want, popping them in his beak one by one or two by two ... But mainly stick with your formula. Sounds like work...
  2. biophiliac

    Pigeon Runt - Rehab attempt

    I think you could feed it again now. I usually try for 2 feelings a day, am and pm, unless the crop is not emptying. I don't think it has to be completely empty between feelings. So looking at the new fotos and age estimate I think you have a good chance of saving this one. I meant feedings...
  3. biophiliac

    Pigeon Runt - Rehab attempt

    I usually like to introduce seeds and water for them to practice with at about 18 days but I keep feeding until they are eating well.
  4. biophiliac

    Pigeon Runt - Rehab attempt

    For some reason with my obsolete tablet I can't copy and paste a photo but if you want to click on my profile then images, on page 10 of images there is a foto of me hand feeding and a foto of the little bottle I use.
  5. biophiliac

    Pigeon Runt - Rehab attempt

    Ok' my other question about how you are feeding and did it take 3 hours?? :)
  6. biophiliac

    Pigeon Runt - Rehab attempt

    Is that foto what the baby looks like now? And how old is it? Developmentally it appears to be only a few days along ..
  7. biophiliac

    Pigeon Runt - Rehab attempt

    I'm puzzled why it took 3hours to feed him,or did I misunderstand? I have always fed out of a small bottle with like a piece of balloon or latex glove placed over the top with a slit for baby to put his beak in. Usually took only a few minutes.
  8. biophiliac

    Pigeon Runt - Rehab attempt

    Yes it should be fine for handfeeding until weaning. I have used just the all flock pellets ground with water as the basis for my handfeeding. I also like to add a bit of peanut butter for flavor and some nutritional yeast but those are optional. Best of luck with the youngster!
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