tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206760154173299151.post1025540364406589841..comments2024-03-05T11:38:41.279-08:00Comments on Canary Tales: From Force Feeding to Finger FeedingLinda Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09453591933437696987noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206760154173299151.post-12953069258761646592010-06-18T19:09:43.256-07:002010-06-18T19:09:43.256-07:00Hi Linda,
I tried out the Kaytee hand feeding form...Hi Linda,<br />I tried out the Kaytee hand feeding formula for my borders after you had recommended it and it worked out well for me. I only topped up before the lights went out for the first 3 to 4 days after the chicks hatched. I leave the chicks alone if the parent birds are feeding the chicks well. I am sure the chicks would have done OK without me interfering but I wanted to make sure that every single chick that hatched survived.<br />LengLenghttp://lenglim.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206760154173299151.post-61103021993950245242010-06-18T09:34:32.607-07:002010-06-18T09:34:32.607-07:00Hi Linda. The banding tool came with the plastic ...Hi Linda. The banding tool came with the plastic bands when I ordered them. The nice thing about them is they are easy to wash when you are finished. They are especially handy when the chicks are older and can eat more, the tool can hold a big drop which makes feeding fast. RichRichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13750039114665784305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206760154173299151.post-83736473370924550402010-06-18T09:07:35.544-07:002010-06-18T09:07:35.544-07:00Carol and Rich:
I do not have the metal banding t...Carol and Rich:<br /><br />I do not have the metal banding tool for plastic bands but guess I need to get one! Where did you get yours?<br /><br />I do like the fact that the toothpicks are disposable..Linda Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09453591933437696987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206760154173299151.post-37961221706900950012010-06-18T09:05:47.392-07:002010-06-18T09:05:47.392-07:00Hi Shawn
Loving the World Cup Games!! Watched Mex...Hi Shawn<br /><br />Loving the World Cup Games!! Watched Mexico beat France!! Also US ties!!<br /><br />This is my first time to watch and it is quite different than Basketball...Lots of suspense as scoring takes forever!! Love no commercials and no need for keep replaying!! Don't quite get the different kicks for penalties?? I think the buzzing sound makes it more suspenseful!!Linda Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09453591933437696987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206760154173299151.post-5250753471127295892010-06-18T05:06:10.146-07:002010-06-18T05:06:10.146-07:00Hi all,
I love the fact that our seasons are out ...Hi all,<br /><br />I love the fact that our seasons are out of sync. This way, I get to have a heads up when it becomes our time to rear youngsters. Thanks for all the information, looking forward to trying it out. Its freezing in Johannesburg at the moment! Cant wait for spring but only in Sept!! Hope I dont have to hand feed, but if I do, I feel pretty confident already!<br /><br />Keep it up from an Icy SA,<br />ShawnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206760154173299151.post-27218835256858526472010-06-16T20:54:41.021-07:002010-06-16T20:54:41.021-07:00Hi Linda. I have a white Roller chick from my las...Hi Linda. I have a white Roller chick from my last nest of chicks that was the last of five to hatch, he just couldn't compete for food. I moved him to a Fife hen but she wasn't inclined to feed the chick so I brought the chick upstairs and hand fed it for ten days before I placed it in a nest again. I started out feeding ground chick starter that is 20% protein, and after a few days I added ground up quick oatmeal to the chick starter. The chick fed very well using one of the metal tools used to place plastic bands on birds legs. It is now in a nest and being fed sparingly by the pair of canaries with whom I placed it. I still suppliment feed it twice a day but use more oatmeal than chick starter. The chick is feathered out and I am pretty sure will make it. I like the chick starter/oatmeal combo, the chick grew really fast. RichRichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13750039114665784305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206760154173299151.post-12819187894673805142010-06-16T18:25:09.199-07:002010-06-16T18:25:09.199-07:00Hi Linda
I find using the metal banding tool that ...Hi Linda<br />I find using the metal banding tool that is used for applying plastic bands makes a perfect feeder.. Try it sometime and see if you like it better than the toothpicks.<br />CarolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com