little zebra, fledged but very small

Angeldov222 · Post by **Angeldov222** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 10:47 pm

im worried about my little zebra, he came out of the nest, but he is very small. i hope he will be ok. i did put him back in the nest, he was just sitting on the floor of the cage. parents r still feeding him, any opinions?? thanks

Sandy

cindy · Post by **cindy** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 10:55 pm

that is normal fledgling behavior..if the parents are feeding him he should be alright...eventually they should encourage him back in the nest tonight.

Angeldov222 · Post by **Angeldov222** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 11:07 pm

thanks Cindy...........should i lower the nest to lower perch?? i dont think he could fly up at the height the nest is now

Sandy

ps, the 2 former babies were much bigger and were on the perches in no time............

FancyFinch · Post by **FancyFinch** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 11:16 pm

Hi Sandy...I had the same thing happen. 2 babies came out, 2 stayed in, and when they did come out they were small. They didn't go back to the nest for long periods of time, and I did lower the nest for them. They are still a bit smaller than the other 2, but they are eating and drinking on their own, so I think they will be ok. I keep hardboiled egg and boiled seed on the cage floor in dishes for them. Drinking on their own will be the last step in them being weaned. I learned all this from the great people in this forum.

cindy · Post by **cindy** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 11:44 pm

I have never lowered a nest but do offer a separate roosting are across from the nest.

Angeldov222 · Post by **Angeldov222** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 12:05 am

thanks Shantel and Cindy............i just worry

i put him back in the nest for tonight, so mom dad and baby are all in there. i think i will try lowering the nest thanks again

Sandy

ps ihave to look for a companion for my little Orange cheek.......i feel bad, she is alone. ill keep looking for another oc for a bit, then ill get a society if all else fails...

Flight Tail · Post by **Flight Tail** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 1:09 am

They should grow in size with time.

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