My 1.5-month-old baby parrot won't eat. What should I feed and when?

AT this age, he should be weaning. Begin introducing a pelleted diet, about 1/4 cup daily to start. Harrison's, Roudybush, Lafeber or Pretty Bird are excellent brands. You may still need to provide supplemental feedings. Monitor his weight closely. You can also offer fresh greens and vegetables as well as a seed mix such as NutriBerries.

Alexandrines typically wean between 12 and 16 weeks of age but some may wean earlier. Continue to offer Blue handfeeding formula but don't force him. If he won't eat from the spoon​, make sure he has a variety of foods and fresh water in his cage. Weigh him daily to make sure he's not losing weight. You can also make a mash of the handfeeding formula and leave that for him to eat.

In birds, weaning can begin around 10 weeks of age. Larger species take much longer to wean, as long as 6 months in some cases. When you see Muthu picking up things and exploring, then you can begin to offer "adult" foods. The pellets mentioned in an earlier answer can be soaked with warm water or a bit of juice to stimulate his appetite. At the same time, begin to decrease the amount of baby food and handfeedings if applicable. This can be a stressful period for chicks, so close monitoring is essential. Weigh him daily and monitor for lethargy or loose droppings.

Thanks for reaching out about Spicy. You could start offering solid foods such as vegetables and softened pellets now. If he is fully feathered, he can have a mild shower/bath as long as it is a warm day in which to dry. Good luck.

You could but it would not be a balanced diet. A commercial handfeeding formula would provide complete nutrition for your growing chick. You can purchase it at most pet stores or online. If you can't find one, a better recipe can be found online using your preferred search engine. Follow the link for an example. http://www.indianringneck.com/forum/viewtopic.php

Yes, you can wean him off the formula now. Average weaning is between 7 and 8 weeks of age. I would go to once a day for the next week or so and then do once every other day for a week or so and if all is OK (gaining weight, etc) then you can stop completely. Hope this helps. Best wishes!

If you think the baby bird is not being fed enough or is being ignored by its parents, you can definitely try adding in some supplemental baby bird food to see if it helps. Most pet stores carry baby bird formula along with syringes, and the packaging should have feeding instructions for your bird's age and weight. Looking up a few videos on feeding baby birds may also help, so you can learn what a full/empty crop looks like to adjust your feeding schedule. If supplemental feeding isn't helping, or you're seeing other issues or signs of illness in addition to the reduced growth, scheduling a vet checkup is always best to rule out any issues such as underlying health or genetic problems that could be causing it.