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Squidget's 6 Week Old Pics!Hi! Everyone!
Squidget is 6 weeks old today! He is doing good. Still has a hard time balancing and pecking at the same time! He still mainly goes in circles when trying to walk, but is starting to go sideways to his left, so he can get somewhere! He is doing a lot of flapping! One question tho! Is it normal for him to eat less now or is something wrong? He ate good this morning, formula and seeds! Then I was gone for almost 5 hours, when I went to feed him he was not interested, pecked a few seeds but did not drink! He has a small cup of water in his cage but it did not look as tho any was gone! He still has seeds in his crop, but his crop is getting smaller each day! I did take him outside yesterday and he was very scared, shaking scared, maybe that was to stressfull, but it was a nice day! http://www.pixalbums.net/?site=Pigeon&album=Squidget Thank You! Denise |
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Ahhhhh, Squidget is looking very good and he's developing his feathers nicely, FINALLY  I'm not entirely sure what is going on with Squidget and his feeding activities now that's he's in the weaning process. I would *assume* from my own observations with youngsters that this is the time when they do lose some weight. They are just beginning to eat on their own and the calories and variety of their "peckings" is haphazzard, to say the least. It seems that the hand reared youngsters especially, will favour the smaller seeds first. Now, this isn't their intentions, but more part of their learning process. With saying that, they do lose some weight at this time...this is normal! I'm glad you are continuing with supplemental formula feedings, I think this is very beneficial at this time. Watch his overall behaviour, monitor weight constantly and just keep providing the wonderful care you have been ...keeping us posted. It's gonna take time for him, he's behind and needs to catch up but he will |
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Thank You Brad!
Everything else seems normal! So I am thinking because of the way his crop is tightening up and shrinking, that it may be normal and is a sign that he is changing into an adult. But I will definantly keep a close eye on him! Denise |
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Denise, he is simply gorgeous. If I could suggest a couple of things. He is still such a little baby that he needs at least two formula feedings per day. We continue to hand feed some that we get in when they are twice the size of Squidget. As long as he still has the large sized beak, give him some formula. Also, I would put much smaller seeds in a lower sized bowl. It is really hard for them to pick up the peas and corn at his age. You might try a bag of Kaytee finch food; it should be pretty nutritious and the seeds are smaller.
The other thing is about his feathers. I can't tell from the pic if this is a blood feather but keep check on them when they break because they can bleed quite a lot. The best thing for the bleeding is to apply plain old flour or cornstarch to the area and just keep watch. His coloring is really beautiful. I can't wait to see him mature. Maggie |
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Thank You Maggie!
I still give him formula 3 to 4 times a day before he pecks on his own. Then I seed pop various dried peas and corn soaked in warm water. Then I let him peck a few hulled non salted sunflower meats. As far as that feather goes, I am not sure how he broke it, and yes I believe it was a blood feather! He has such a hard time walking and keeping his balance, all I can do is watch over him and check for that kind of thing! Denise |
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Oh, he looks so cute, adorable.
You did a fantastic job. Reti |
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I found that good seeds to feed a young pigeon that needs to gain weight are safflower, canary and hemp. They are all high in fat and birds like to eat them, especially hemp. Squidjet is a beautiful young bird.
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Denise,
My godchild looks great (I'm claiming him as my godchild !!) You have done and are doing a great job with this little one. He looks happy and healthy. So he doesn't walk perfectly. Neither do I. That little beast will be flying before you know it, just watch. Daryl |
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What a great job you have done, Denise! Squidget is looking wonderful!
Terry |
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You have come a long way, Squidget!
What a cutie!
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OK Daryl! You are officially a God Parent! You deserve it, you named him!
And yes he is very happy! He loves sitting on my lap and looking around, by the way he has a very long neck! I still can't wait untill he can walk enough to get to his own water and seeds! Denise |
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dnrslucky1,
Not only you did well, but the bird is even good looking! |
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Denise,
Squidget looks just adorable. So glad to hear that everything is going so well...fantastic job. Linda |
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This is one determined bird and one dedicated human. Congratulations to both of you on your progress. Squidget is developing beautiful plumage!
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Squidget Looks Great!What a difference feathers make! Squidgy looks like he is developing into a beautiful bird!
CONGRATULATIONS to proud Denise and Godmother Pigeonmama!  Can't wait to see continued updates!! |
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