question about crop(s)...

[re lee]

From seeing the latest pictures. I really did not see a problem . Young birds as they get older the crop size increases. And when fed by parents never really get empty. You might get some grit then force feed a small amount at each feeding to aid digestion. And if the formula is still soft in the crop its probably ok. And feed agin. sour crop is a problem you would notice that though.

[Izzy]

I think you are right re lee, I mean, Misty is growing like a weed and her crop never "totally" empties either. I think maybe Mel just differs from Misty, just because they were both hatched on the same day, doesn't mean everything about them is identical, right?

Mel is really doing well now. I think adding the probiotics last week and now adding a pinch of Prime and Papaya Enyzmes has really helped him alot! He's growing quickly, gaining weight, my only concern at the moment is that his wings hardly have any feathers on them. Well, there are feathers, just very short. Misty's feathers are long and when she flaps her wings, I can feel a breeze, lol!

I just have to believe no two creatures develop at the same exact speed. Mel seems happy and healthy right now, so I'll just hope for the best.

Thanks for your input,
Izzy