weaning baby IRN

[birdlady808]

Hi,
I have ababy IRN that is about to wean. He no longer will accept his formula, but won't eat food from my hand either. I have tried banana, oatmeal, soaked seed, papaya, etc. He takes one or two tastes then thats it. He is not eating his spray millet or soaked seed, pellets, etc. He hardly poops, he has fledged, and seems happy and healthy. My friend who is a IRN breeder, said I should force feed him his formula to ensure he is getting fed....can anyone help with suggestions thanks

[Azure]

yes you would need to at least force down some formula until his crop can be felt- has he told you how to?