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endersangel
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Joined: 27 Mar 2009
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| Baby Goffin's Molting & biting questions |
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My 7 month old Goffin's Valentine, is going through our first molt together. Is there anything I should expect or look for? She seems to be ok, just a little tender in spots she has a lot of blood feathers. But that's normal right?
On another note, what is the most effective way of teaching her not to bite? She just does the baby nips normally, but I don't want it to become a habit that carries on when she's older. The only time she really bites hard is when you are trying to remove her from someones shoulder she snuck up to, or when there's company over. I figure she gets scared of the crowd maybe? But, she tries to get to the guest, so I'm not sure. |
Saturday March 28, 2009 3:09 am |
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Chewy
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Joined: 14 Feb 2009
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I think the reason why your baby is biting your hand is because it was a hand fed baby, and it 's too early for it to be weaned. Cockatoos in the wild get fed by their parents for a year at least. Now I understand you r bird is probably "weaned" onto bird food. but you can give him /her some comfort feedings.
I don't mean to be mean, but you need to give this baby what it needs if that makes since. And when it gets older as and it bites you can stick it back into the cage.
Yes it is normal for a bird to have blood feathers, those are the "New" feathers that are coming in.
I wish you all the luck with you r new baby.
Also if you do decide to hand feed it, have avian vet show you how. But please do go back to feeding it at least once a day with baby food. |
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Friday April 3, 2009 8:30 pm |
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endersangel
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Thank you so much for the reply, it seems I was ill informed by the breeder. I will have to make an appointment with our vet on monday so I can get her the level of care she needs. I adore her and want to give her the best care possible. Thank you for letting me know! |
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Friday April 3, 2009 9:44 pm |
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Chewy
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Not a problem. I knew you wanted to do your best  |
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Saturday April 4, 2009 7:07 pm |
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Chewy
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So far, I am still reading it, it sounds pretty accurate. I'm not a pro at it. I just know that they aren't ready to be weaned till they about a year old but you can start giving them harder foods when they are younger. It's mostly comfort feedings that you need to do up to a year. And sometimes longer.Ok I just finished readingit. It sounds really accurate. And it's by Sally Blanchard...........she's pretty good. |
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Tuesday April 7, 2009 3:01 pm |
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endersangel
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Thank you again. You've been a great help. I have an appointment with the vet on Thursday. Hopefully this will help! |
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Tuesday April 7, 2009 3:03 pm |
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Chewy
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That is awesome I hope you got a Avian vet? |
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Tuesday April 7, 2009 9:10 pm |
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endersangel
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Joined: 27 Mar 2009
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Yes, the vet office I have for my other animals has an avian vet in the same office. Not the same doctor but the same place. It's very convenient, only 10 minutes from my house, and they do late night emergency calls. (the do farm animals as well, so midnight births are common.) |
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Tuesday April 7, 2009 9:58 pm |
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Chewy
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That's wonderful!!!! I hope that you get all that you need. And I am sure that your bird is gonna be fine |
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Wednesday April 8, 2009 2:21 am |
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Chewy
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About the breeder. For the most part they do mislead you. Some on purpose, some at lack of knowledge. |
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Wednesday April 8, 2009 2:24 am |
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Birddaddy
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Joined: 02 Apr 2005
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Hi endersangel,
I wish you the very best with your new baby. 
Your love and care combined with the expert knowledge of your avian vet, will result in a very happy baby cockatoo 
Thank you Chewy for helping endersangel  |
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Wednesday April 8, 2009 9:54 am |
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Chewy
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Joined: 14 Feb 2009
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not a problem That's what we are here for right?  |
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Wednesday April 8, 2009 10:29 am |
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Chewy
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Any news from the vet? |
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Thursday April 9, 2009 11:28 pm |
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