, they hatched on the 19th september and we took them from the nest box at 4 weeks when they had most of there feathers through,, well pin feathers,, they are housed in a hotbox with thermostat,, they are doing really really well both putting on weight and growing nicely, they are on 3 meals a day 7am, 2pm and 9pm.. they are also being syringe fed,, I dont feel confident enough yet to be shown how to use the crop needle and I didnt even want to try the spoon feeding,, sorry to those that prefer the spoon..My question is tonight they have both started pecking around the hot box so I offered them some soak seed and mash,, they are walking all through it making a lovely mess
but its worth it.. Am I doing the right thing in offering them food now or should I be waiting? One had food all around its beak I know its not being eaten properly but its a start,, do I continue with the 3 meals a day or do I drop the 2pm feed? Whats the best feed to give them? I also have 2 ecelectus parrots and a quaker that are on soak seed and fresh veg daily,, I dont offer seed at all do I need to give the ringnecks seeds? Can they have pellets?Oh if I have forgotten something please feel free to add thankyou for reading Kellie