We are so proud of our babies that we’ve
created this nursery section to share more information and photos
with you. The following descriptions and pictures will hopefully
reflect our dedication of what we do best……..RAISE EXCEPTIONAL
BABIES!
We prefer
the REAL moms to feed their babies for at least the first few
weeks. Like any other living creature, the real moms do a much
better job of supplying their babies what they need to ensure
their futures are healthy ones! After the babies are removed from
the nest boxes, they’re fat, happy and healthy. I thoroughly
appreciate the joy of taking over where “mom” left off.
These photos
were taken after the babies were moved into the nursery. The
babies are kept in temperature and humidity controlled brooders
until they’re fully feathered and no longer need additional
heat. The babies are handfed, cared for round the clock and
cuddled constantly throughout the day.
At 5 weeks
of age, the babies are offered a large variety of soft foods multiple
times per day. It isn’t long before they are eating EVERYTHING
they can get their little beaks on! Solomon Island Eclectus are
notorious for being GARBAGE DISPOSALS! This is also the age that
their personalities begin to bloom! There are as many different
personalities as there are babies, but one thing they all have
in common is that they’re the SWEETEST babies in the world!
At approximately
8 weeks of age, the babies are fully feathered and ready to leave
the brooders and enter the weaning cages, which I refer to as
“playpens”. At this age, the playpens are equipped with
plenty of toys rotated constantly, fresh food and soft perches
to practice on. When the babies are approximately 10 weeks old,
wood and sandy perches are added to the playpens. This is also
the age that they begin to fly!
From 10 weeks
old and up, the babies are introduced to playstands and begin
to tweak their piloting skills. They love to explore on their
own at this age. It’s great fun TRYING to keep up with
them!
The next
stage is also the last one at Rock Creek Aviary. This is when
the babies are fully weaned, very secure with themselves and
ready to go to their new homes. This COULD be a very sad time
for both the babies and myself if it weren’t for the fact
that all of my babies have been adopted by the most wonderful
parents! I am forever grateful to all the exceptional new parents
that have made room in their families for my babies, giving
them the best life imaginable!
We
hope you’ve enjoyed your visit to our nursery!
Please
contact us for baby availability, pricing or more information:
