The reason responsible breeders harvest sun conure chicks from the nestbox to hand-feed them is that at a certain stage, some parent birds reduce feeding their chicks, which can lead to stunted growth. By hand-feeding, breeders ensure the chicks receive optimal nutrition necessary for proper development. While this practice is common among sun conure breeders, some parents do care for their chicks until weaning naturally. Hand-feeding allows for precise control over the chick’s diet and helps pr

20K views · 1.4K reactions | Meet Mickey, a 6 year old nanday/jenday conure hybrid. He will need to be an only bird, and for you to keep the naked bird jokes down to the week of Thanksgiving only. #conures #birdpower #parrotrescue #nakedbirds | Birds and Beaks Rescue and Rehab | Facebook