Hi. I have a baby parrotlet I had to pull on day 1 because the parents did not feed their chicks. It is now two weeks old and suddenly decided it will not eat. The formula is at the right temp, I know how to handfeed, I’ve bred lovebirds for years. This is my first parrotlet chick. Any advice? I can’t find anything on the internet. Also, maybe parrotlet seems to have some physical difficulties. He can move both legs and wings but only seems to actually utilize one side. It worries me. I’ve tried putting him in a smaller cup to force him to stand but he’ll still flip over, lay on his back and flap one little wing. Can birds be handicapped? None of his parent’s other chicks have survived (out of two clutches. Not a good rate and they have been separated.) He seems healthy. I just want to fix any problem before it goes too far. Thanks.
