The youngsters do not eat for a number of reasons, including not having learned to eat, not adapting to the environment in which they feed independently, etc. In order to ensure that the youngsters grow up healthily, here are some steps and methods to feed the youngsters:
Provide suitable feed.
The youngsters need special feed to meet their nutritional needs. It is possible to buy pigeon feeds specially designed for young birds, which are rich in protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Place the feed in a shallow dish or small bowl so that the youngsters have easy access to the food.
The youngsters are guided to eat step by step.
If the youngsters don't know how to eat, a step-by-step approach can be adopted. First of all, the youngsters are given a few days of acclimatization before leaving the litter, so that they can watch the pigeons eat and slowly learn Xi to eat. If you don't have a parent pigeon, you can artificially feed it. One hand breaks open the mouth of the little pigeon, and the other hand feeds the pellet food to the little pigeon, basically in this way it can learn to eat after a few days.
Take starvation**.
If the youngsters still won't eat, try to take starvation**. The youngsters are starved for two days, with only plenty of electrolytes to drink, and then food after two days. At this time, the youngsters will come and eat. Generally, the youngsters do not have to be fed too much, it is best to feed them every time, and the youngsters can be in a state of active grabbing.
Make sure the environment is quiet and comfortable.
The youngsters need a quiet and comfortable environment to live and eat. When feeding, it is necessary to avoid disturbing the youngsters or making them nervous or upset. Keep the cage clean and dry, provide enough space and appropriate toys or perches to allow the youngsters enough time to digest and rest after eating.
Pay attention to observation and recording.
During the feeding of the youngsters, it is important to observe their health and how well they are eating. Keep a record of how much you eat, mental state, and any other abnormalities you eat each day. If the youngsters are found to have persistent lack of food, malaise or other abnormal manifestations, they should consult a veterinarian for examination and **.
In short, feeding the youngsters requires patience and care. By providing suitable feed, guiding the youngsters to eat gradually, starving**, ensuring a quiet and comfortable environment, and keeping a good record, the youngsters can learn to eat and grow up healthy. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the feces of the youngsters and whether there are problems such as indigestion, and if necessary, the type and quantity of feed can be adjusted in time. In addition, it is necessary to arrange the eating time of the youngsters reasonably, so as to achieve regular and quantitative measures to avoid problems such as indigestion caused by overfeeding. Finally, keep in touch with the veterinarian to keep up to date with the health of the youngsters and take the appropriate measures. Autumn and Winter Check-in Challenge