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Expert: - 10/24/2006


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hello, my name is Junior, my mom has about 50 different types of birds. Yesterday, one of the lovebirds baby fail from the nest, so i pick it up. So, my question are, how many times do i have to feed it, how warm does he has to be, how much food do i feed it? i been researching and I can to the conclusion that he is about 5 to 10 days.

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Hi, Junior.  Thanks for posting!

Why don't you just put the baby back in the nest with it's parents and siblings?  If you can't do this for some reason, please visit the websites below for information on how you will have to care for this baby:

http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww63e.htm
http://www.angelfire.com/falcon/birdinfo/html

If your mom has lots of different types of birds, she should be able to help you through this with her knowledge.

Come back with any questions.

Chrys

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I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems (although I'm NOT an avian veterinarian), nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact an avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.

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Experience: Over 20 years raising parrots and over 13 years raising pigeons. Organizations: Currently, American Racing Pigeon Union and American Federation of Aviculture. Prior member Miami Valley Bird Club, Southern Ohio Pigeon Association, National Cockatiel Society, Miami Valley Sportsman's Club, others. Publications: Monthly newsletters of bird clubs.

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I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England.

Education/Credentials
American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.

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