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5 Week old Blue Ring Neck

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Question
Hi There Im desprate for advise my little baby refuses to eat his formula I read on this site that I can try to mash up little banana and mix it into his formula I did that and it worked for one day, as if today he did not eat anything at all for almoust 12 hours he refuses Im so scared to loose him please help me and how many times are they suppose to eat a day  

Answer
I think they would be fed about 4 times a day. Have you tried some weaning food? Such as offering millet. Taking pellets and soaking them in apple juice. Banana works also. I would still offer the formula but also try offering him other soft foods. Offer small amounts of human baby food fruit and veggies. Make sure he stays hydrated, they may eat but can not drink quite yet, give him a little more watered down formula if he eats some of the other stuff. Do NOT just try to give him water from the syringe or pipette.