First feed done

lewi111 · Post by **lewi111** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 2:03 pm

Just gave my little guy his first feed

Didnt seem to eat a lot so will try again in another hour or so.
Got some into him but his crop wasnt really full.
Also was quite cool here this morning an I think he might have been gettin a little chilly as well.
Will keep you posted.

lewi111 · Post by **lewi111** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 2:39 pm

Only problem I had was getting the formula warm enough and keeping it there.Any suggestions would be appreciated.

lewi111 · Post by **lewi111** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 5:45 pm

Second feed done

Things went a lot better this time----maybe birdie dad wasnt as nervous

He eat quite a bit and has a nice full crop

bec · Post by **bec** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 7:12 pm

i use a bowl of hot water to sit the bowl of formula in & constantly check the temp
each fewed does seem easier than the last it could be you being more comforable or him remembering how good the stuff you feed him is

lewi111 · Post by **lewi111** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 8:02 pm

Thats what I do Bec----but still have probs keeping it warm enough.

bec · Post by **bec** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 8:15 pm

i had to refill the hot water a few times each feed so i did the feeds at the dining table with the feeding bowl in the hot water bowl the kettle nearby & a bucket on the floor to tip the cooled water into also the feeding bowl i use is stainless steel holds temp well & easy to sterilise
someone suggested using a fonue warmer but im still looking out for one

julie · Post by **julie** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 9:13 pm

I use the fondue maker, I think they should be around twenty bucks from shops like kmart ect. The fondue maker you put water in the part that heats up and the formula where the choc should go, it stays at the same temp and doesnt go above the temp.

Greg if it still seems like the bub isnt eating right grab a can of baby food, I would get apples first.
I was told by tony at vetafarm that baby food apples is good for sour crop too. It gets heated to the same temps as the formula and they love the stuff.

lewi111 · Post by **lewi111** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 10:03 pm

Thanks for that Julie----although he is eatin good the last 2 feeds.Just posted a pic in the photo section.Crop looks ok to me----just spongy---not really firm.

bec · Post by **bec** » Sun Oct 04, 2009 3:00 am

just saw the pics his crop looked lovely & full
julie i thought it was you who told me about the fondue set

lewi111 · Post by **lewi111** » Sun Oct 04, 2009 3:15 am

just hope Im doin everything ok-------still a learning process,but Lucky seems happy enough an both ends are workin lol

julie · Post by **julie** » Sun Oct 04, 2009 4:26 am

just checked out pics and lucky looks good. It wont be long till lucky is telling you to hurrry up whilst running away.

bec · Post by **bec** » Sun Oct 04, 2009 2:17 pm

julie you just had me laughing so hard at memories of skeet doing exactly that!!

julie · Post by **julie** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 1:37 am

i laugh when I remember spike and Mika doing it too, I want babies too.

lewi111 · Post by **lewi111** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 1:46 am

Just wondering----is 51 grams an ok weight for a 26 day old Ringneck chick?

julie · Post by **julie** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 2:18 am

im not sure, I never weighed mine. I just judged by if they looked to be doing ok.

lewi111 · Post by **lewi111** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 2:21 am

OK thanks Julie---was just curious----Lucky seems to be doing ok and is nice an strong.

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