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Expert: Marie Charon - 11/15/2009


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i have a pair of love birds that had laid eggs is it best to let them take care of the feeding or should i take care of the feeding for them or is it possible to do the feeding both ways and still have the babies tame please i would like to know i only have a week to  get things in order and get ready for the babies first time doing this so i like  to be prepared to do so thanks
Michael J Trout

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I would let your love birds take care of the feeding for the first 2 weeks and at 14 days old remove the chicks from the parents and begin hand feeding.

In my experience hand feeding works very well starting from this age, just remember you will need to get a baby bird brooder to keep them warm after you remove them from the parents and begin hand feeding them yourself.

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Marie Charon

Expertise

Questions I can answer 1. rehabilitating an abused or troubled pet bird, behavioral issue's, cage and cage care, feeding questions, , most general questions, providing quality care for your bird, and guide you in taming your bird.

Experience

I run a not-for-profit exotic bird rescue, and an animal daycare/boarding service. I also have experience in resolving common behavioral issues such as biting, screaming, feather plucking, aggression, jealousy, anxiety issues, and cage bound birds.

Organizations
NCA Member

Education/Credentials
I have a B.S in Communications and Technical Writing.

Awards and Honors
Dean's List & H.S Society.

Past/Present Clients
Along with Feathered Friends Rescue, I also run Ann Arbor Pet services. This service provides dog daycare, I also provide boarding for dogs, cats, birds, and other small animals. I offer equine services, and exotic bird rehabilitation.

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