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Re: Yellow Nape Amazon
Posted by Thomas T. on 11/24/08

On 7/21/08, Mike wrote:
> Hi,
> I have a baby Yellow Nape Amazon. I am trying to wean him
> to pellets, but he wont eat them. he will eat green apples
> and nothing else. He is about 13 weeks old. he is still on
> 2 feeding a day. Is this normal? any advise is greatly
> appreciated!!!!!!

Hi Mike

I am a breeder of parrots and I breed 4 different kinds of
Amazons . DYH YN BF and RL . Weaning isnt always that simple
with amazons . You are still in early stages of weaning . The
best thing to do right now is to give him/her soft solid foods
. You can wet down the pellets with warm water .
Alot of people thing that just feeding a pellet diet is enough
for a parrot . I have read over and over again that no parrot
should be on just a pellet diet . Most parrot cages you see
for sale these days have 3 or 4 feed dishes . You should keep
pellets in the cage at all times but make sure you have a dish
with fresh foods daily , and a small amount of parrot seed .

Good luck dont feel you need to rush the weaning . The bird
will eat when its ready

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Yellow Nape Amazon, 7/21/08, by Mike.
• Re: Yellow Nape Amazon, 7/23/08, by Meeko's Mom.
• Re: Yellow Nape Amazon, 9/08/08, by Pamela.
• Re: Yellow Nape Amazon, 11/24/08, by Thomas T. .
• Re: Yellow Nape Amazon, 12/08/08, by Betty.