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[debs_flock]

I feel like dropping everything to drive this egg home. DH isn't planning to come down until Tuesday, so I need to find a safe spot to store the eggs. I won't be heading home until very late on Thursday after coop out.

I don't want to leave it here in the hotel, but I'm not sure I want to drag the egg back and forth to the fairgrounds either!

 

[Ali707]

Look what I got today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He said the hen is a green winged scarlett. He said not one word about wanting anything back, only that she would lay at least two more eggs this week. It's about the size of a large bantam egg.

Well it is bigger than I thought it would be. I ran across an article about incubating bird eggs a while back and I thought I recall that it is difficult in some way but now I can't recall what it said. Have you ever incubated bird eggs before? Are you going to do the feeding too when they hatch? Do they not incubate their own in captivity? Interesting project you are taking on.........

 

[chicksnthestiks]

Look what I got today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He said the hen is a green winged scarlett. He said not one word about wanting anything back, only that she would lay at least two more eggs this week.

It's about the size of a large bantam egg.

How exciting! How long do they incubate? Did he tell you what to feed them?

 

[debs_flock]

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The only things I've incubated are about 1,000 chickens/turkeys/quail, frogs, geckos and watched my finches hatch.

The article I read seemed to feel it was hard because you had to control the heat, humidity and turning. Everything they listed is what my cabinet does automatically. He didn't really say anything, he just didn't want to toss a viable egg. I've hand-raised finch babies and you have to use the tip of a toothpick with them.

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They make a commercial nestling food for them. I'll start worrying about that if they develop. I forget exactly, I looked it up, I think 26 days.

 

[PetRock]

Look what I got today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He said the hen is a green winged scarlett. He said not one word about wanting anything back, only that she would lay at least two more eggs this week.

It's about the size of a large bantam egg.

That's a nice looking egg! How exciting that you are adding another breed to your list!

 

[lualshannon]

Look what I got today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He said the hen is a green winged scarlett. He said not one word about wanting anything back, only that she would lay at least two more eggs this week.

It's about the size of a large bantam egg.

Hi Deb,

I raised and hand fed parrots for over 24 yrs. Chickentows-Carolyn, did as well. Well, not as long as I have(she is younger than me) but, she has many years of experience as well, and over time, we learned from each other. Hand feeding parrots is entirely different, labor intensive undertaking than chickens, finches, and many other species of birds which can take 6 to 8 months before the parrot is able to feed himself on it's own. After hatching, they must be fed once a 2hrs. round the clock, and the time in between feedings increases very slowly.

When there is more than 3 babies to feed, makes it easier to tube the babies, but one needs experience in doing so. Also, they will not automatically swallow their food; their head and beak must be held in a certain position to evoke the bobbing reflex which is necessary even when one is using tube feeding method.

There are commercially made foods available for the parrots where all you have to do is to cook it for a short period but, I have not heard good reports about them; too many cases of sour-crop which is quite dangerous for these tiny, fragile babies. Also, food must be adjusted as they develop.

Parrot eggs need a bit higher humidity than the chicken eggs when incubated. Also, parrot eggs are never cooled down as with chicken eggs, actually can be dangerous. In the wild, eggs are incubated by both parents which they take turns, and the egg transfer is always done very swiftly between the parents. Parrot babies are adorable, almost fully naked with a tiny fuzz, blind infants who require much care. Since you are well experienced with raising the other species' young, I am sure the learning process will come easy to you.
It is a lot of work to raise the parrots but, at the end, it can be quite rewarding.

 

[Shark Akhrrana]

Hi Deb,

I raised and hand fed parrots for over 24 yrs. Chickentows-Carolyn, did as well. Well, not as long as I have(she is younger than me) but, she has many years of experience as well, and over time, we learned from each other. Hand feeding parrots is entirely different, labor intensive undertaking than chickens, finches, and many other species of birds which can take 6 to 8 months before the parrot is able to feed himself on it's own. After hatching, they must be fed once a 2hrs. round the clock, and the time in between feedings increases very slowly.

When there is more than 3 babies to feed, makes it easier to tube the babies, but one needs experience in doing so. Also, they will not automatically swallow their food;  their head and beak must be held in a certain position to evoke the bobbing reflex which  is necessary  even when one is using tube feeding method.

There are commercially made foods available for the parrots where all you have to do is to cook it for a short period but, I have not heard good reports about them; too many cases of sour-crop which is quite dangerous for these tiny, fragile babies. Also, food must be adjusted as they develop.

Parrot eggs need a bit higher humidity than the chicken eggs when incubated. Also, parrot eggs are never cooled down as with chicken eggs, actually can be dangerous. In the wild, eggs are incubated by both parents which they take turns, and the egg transfer is always done very swiftly between the parents. Parrot babies are adorable, almost fully naked with a tiny fuzz, blind infants who require much care. Since you are well experienced with raising the other species' young, I am sure the learning process will come easy to you.
It is a lot of work to raise the parrots but, at the end, it can be quite rewarding.

We are hand feeding 6 love birds and one cockatiel right now. The only baby bird formula around this area is the kaytee brand. And it's kind if expensive. Anyone here know of other brands. Unless this is the best one. I'll just keep using this one.

 

[HighNDryFarm]

Does anyone here in nor cal have Black/Blue copper marans for sale?

I'm not sure how close I am to you or what you're looking for but I breed Black/Blue Copper Marans. I'm working on breeding for the darkest egg we can get. I have some beautiful cockerels a couple of months old that are about ready to go.

Otherwise, Debs_flock has them. Some of mine came from eggs I bought from her. Nice and dark eggs.

 

[Ali707]

Hi Deb,

I raised and hand fed parrots for over 24 yrs. Chickentows-Carolyn, did as well. Well, not as long as I have(she is younger than me) but, she has many years of experience as well, and over time, we learned from each other. Hand feeding parrots is entirely different, labor intensive undertaking than chickens, finches, and many other species of birds which can take 6 to 8 months before the parrot is able to feed himself on it's own. After hatching, they must be fed once a 2hrs. round the clock, and the time in between feedings increases very slowly.

When there is more than 3 babies to feed, makes it easier to tube the babies, but one needs experience in doing so. Also, they will not automatically swallow their food; their head and beak must be held in a certain position to evoke the bobbing reflex which is necessary even when one is using tube feeding method.

There are commercially made foods available for the parrots where all you have to do is to cook it for a short period but, I have not heard good reports about them; too many cases of sour-crop which is quite dangerous for these tiny, fragile babies. Also, food must be adjusted as they develop.

Parrot eggs need a bit higher humidity than the chicken eggs when incubated. Also, parrot eggs are never cooled down as with chicken eggs, actually can be dangerous. In the wild, eggs are incubated by both parents which they take turns, and the egg transfer is always done very swiftly between the parents. Parrot babies are adorable, almost fully naked with a tiny fuzz, blind infants who require much care. Since you are well experienced with raising the other species' young, I am sure the learning process will come easy to you.
It is a lot of work to raise the parrots but, at the end, it can be quite rewarding.

HI Lualshannon

I have a question for you on this around the clock feeding thing. Don't the adult Parrots sleep at night? I have never had a parrot but I know others that usually put them to sleep with a sheet over their cage etc and then they wake up with the light usually by sqawking loudly so that you too are awake with the light.

I would think that since in the wild Parrots cannot forage for food in the dark that the feeding thing ends over night for at least 6-8 hours? Or have they somehow stored up food for overnight feedings?

Just curious.

 

[chrissyr]

Hello,
I am in the Modesto/Tracy area and looking for processors in the area. Anyone know of any around. Even Stockton or Livermore would be helpful
Thank you