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Postby swindiana57 on Sat Mar 24, 2007 11:44 pm

At what ages are green wings &/or blue & golds generally weaned & ready to go home?
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    Postby ljhassell on Sun Mar 25, 2007 5:33 am

    20 weeks or older. We dont let them go home till they are 5 1/2 months old.
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    Postby swindiana57 on Sun Mar 25, 2007 6:32 am

    Thank You,

    We want to get one & just want to be sure before we got into deep with a breeder.
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    Postby ljhassell on Sun Mar 25, 2007 6:37 am

    hand feeding is easy and give you a chance to really bond, Thats the way Id go- a baby on 1-2 feedings a day.
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    Postby swindiana57 on Sun Mar 25, 2007 6:44 am

    Are there certain times you have to feed them & how long does that last?
    Also I guess it goes to one feeding then weaned.
    At what age do they usually go to 1-2 feedings a day?
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    Postby ljhassell on Sun Mar 25, 2007 6:54 am

    We usually have them fully weaned by 6 months- some just like the security of a feeding- we start offering pellets and snacks at 20-22 weeks and we weigh daily to watch if they still need us to hand feed, depending on how their weight fluctuates. If you are dealing with a breeder they can usually giude you and help you determine if you want to do it- or wait till fully weaned. I think everyone has their own methods and comfort zones.
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    Postby swindiana57 on Sun Mar 25, 2007 6:57 am

    Thank Again

    I take it you breed macaws?

    Where abouts are you located & do you have any or will you?
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    Postby ljhassell on Sun Mar 25, 2007 6:58 am

    No I dont breed- work for a Parrot store in Va, they get babies 2-3 weeks old and raise them.
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    Postby swindiana57 on Sun Mar 25, 2007 7:01 am

    Okay I C

    Thanks Again

    If I'm right your on the yahoo cockatoo group & maybe the flock of greys as well?
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    Postby ljhassell on Sun Mar 25, 2007 7:02 am

    I dont do many chats and too busy- just here when I have time to sit.
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    Postby swindiana57 on Sun Mar 25, 2007 7:04 am

    Ok thanks for the info.
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    Postby ljhassell on Sun Mar 25, 2007 7:17 am

    Youre welcome!
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