Babies It still seems like a small miracle to us, no matter how many times we experience it... a newly-hatched baby parrot rolling out of its shell and greeting the world for the first time. No wonder scientists theorize that birds evolved from dinosaurs. They look so geeky and clumsy and prehistoric-yet they're absolutely adorable! And for the next few months, they are totally dependent upon us to take the place of their avian parents. We'll check the temperature on their incubator, we'll prepare their formula, and we'll nurture them as much as possible. In a week and a half or so, their eyes open and they imprint upon us. Now we're really their mommy/daddy! As the weeks go by, the pinfeathers start poking out and they start looking more like birds. Before we know it they are full-sized and fully feathered. Personalities begin to emerge. They attempt their first short flight. (Get the scissors ready!) New food, new toys, new people-so much for them to become acclimated to. So begins the cycle of another breeding season. At Flight School Aviaries, we syringe feed our babies with loving attention and monitor them closely for health and growth. When they are old enough to begin the weaning process they graduate from the nursery to the baby room where they begin to perch in "training cages." While still on formula feedings, they are introduced to solid food. It's our opinion that a varied diet offers more interest and enjoyment than a diet of pelleted food only, so we wean our babies with fresh fruits and vegetables combined with a prudent amount of seed mix. In addition, they are given soaked monkey chow and treats like millet spray. As they begin to pick at food on their own they also begin to explore their toys, as well as the world around them. At this stage it is more important than ever for them to be handled and cuddled often. This we do with great frequency and enjoyment. Turning these baby parrots into lovable, trusting, well-socialized new members of your family is the best part of our job. We do not agree with the notion that a new owner must finish the hand-feeding or else the baby will not properly bond with them. If you have the know-how and the desire, that's fine, but hand-feeding is not for everybody and nobody should feel pressured. Whether you opt to hand-feed or not we encourage our customers to contact us with any questions they have regarding their new baby's care. That's what we're here for. Welcome  |  First Bird?  |  Selecting the Right Bird  |  Babies  |  Price List  |  Health Guarantee  |  Terms/Shipping  |  Contact Us Copyright © 2003 Flight School Aviaries - The contents of this web page, including all text and photographs are copyrighted material. No part of this page may be reproduced, in whole or part, without the express permission of the author. Last updated: 2/18/2003