Emmy 528 Report post Posted June 21, 2016 Cuddles hatched out in the incubator on the 13th June 2016 and has been hand reared from day one. Cuddles will be another permanent guest here (lol) Cuddles 4 days old link to you tube https://youtu.be/_vY185YqdYY Cuddles one week old link to you tube https://youtu.be/eqsLcT14LSw Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zebraman 267 Report post Posted June 21, 2016 Hi Emmy, I really enjoyed watching the videos of cuddles and he\she looked content cuddled up in your hand in the second clip. Please keep us updated and I hope everything goes well in the coming weeks. Gary. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted June 24, 2016 An update on the chick I'm hand rearing: 'Cuddles' is going longer between feeds and I'm now feeding it using a syringe All heating has been switched off in the brooder and the layout inside the brooder is changed too. This is to allow the chick to move about freely- so it can use its legs properly. (I'll be taking a photograph of the new layout tomorrow) It still likes to get petted after its been fed "Can I have some more please" (should have named it Oliver-after Oliver Twist) - this is going to be one spoiled chick. Emmy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zebraman 267 Report post Posted June 25, 2016 Wow cuddles is growing really fast now. Nice photos and I look forward to seeing the new layout. Gary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted June 27, 2016 This is the new layout I have for Cuddles-- no heating, large bird bath (no water in bath) fleece on the bottom covered with paper. It can now go in and out of the 'bath' area and goes in there to sleep with the little teddy Maybe just coincidence but it always comes out when it needs 'the toilet' (lol) so the bed area is always clean. (Wish they were all like that - but I guess that will change) Use a wire grid on top for safety and it lets air in CUDDLES From this (13th June 2016) (to this -14 days later ) (27th June 2016) Emmy 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrMe3257 28 Report post Posted June 29, 2016 My oh my I imagine it would be hard work to hand feed them, i watched my tiel grow over two years ago but it was parent raised. Thinking of handfeeding tiels myself or at least learning how to. Stephen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted July 9, 2016 Stephen its worth all the effort you should try it and if you want any information I'll help if I can. Latest update on Cuddles 12 days later from the photo above: Having our lazy afternoon time. "I'm not a 'little dinosaur' any more and I have started to eat millet." 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zebraman 267 Report post Posted July 9, 2016 Cuddles is growing fast and a nice colour as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveP 32 Report post Posted July 12, 2016 You've done a grand job with your latest baby looks good. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daisymay 64 Report post Posted July 13, 2016 cuddles is sooooo cute ! i am not surprised he/she will be staying, well done on bringing up such a cracking looking bird 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted July 17, 2016 How time flies-- and Cuddles is flying now too --from a perch and from the floor onto my hand (and my head) guess he needs a bit more practice at landing Post some new photos soon with him and his new toy () Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zebraman 267 Report post Posted July 17, 2016 Hi Emmy, I'm looking forward to seeing the latest photos. Gary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daisymay 64 Report post Posted July 18, 2016 cant wait to see them x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
