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baby hahns

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Question
I am just tring to find out the aprox. weight and amount of formula for a 60 day old hahns baby. I have goggled and cant find any thing with a weight chart or any thing that would help me make sure we are one the right track. Today he weigh 128gr. and is eating about 7 to 8ml 3 to 4 times a day. any help would be helpful.

Answer
Here's a weight chart to help guide you

http://www.avianweb.com/AverageBirdWeights.htm

and here's what to watch out for in hand feeding

http://www.hilltopanimalhospital.com/improper%20hand%20feeding.htm

How are you doing? Does the bird appear to be thriving and bonding well ?  Have you had an avian vet check yet?