by GlassOnion » Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:01 am
Thank goodness it was parrot food. May I suggest that you slowly switch him to a better known brand? Orlux seems too sketchy.. I'd go for Zupreem, Roudybush, Harrion's. Dont buy Kaytee because they recently had bad batches causing kidney/liver problems in baby birds..
When he starts to take less and less formula, offer a plate of pellets and a plate of chopped veggies, fruits, grains, etc. Offer the fresh foods everyday.
Another thing to remember is that no matter what, give him as much formula as he wants until he absolutely refuses. Don't shorten the formula unless he refuses because you don't want to force wean him no matter what. In the wild, baby birds are always offered food from their parents until they don't want it anymore. This creates a confident bird that doesn't develop a habit of begging out of insecurity. Even after he weans, he might head bob, then offer him more formula.
Good luck!