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My 7-week-old African Grey chick isn't eating. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | 1 month and 21 days old

My 7weeks old African Grey not eating very well. Hand feed the bird

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on October 27th, 2017

Make sure Lulu is warm as a cold chick will not eat. Mix up fresh handfeeding formula each time and make sure it is warm as well. Check her crop for emptying before each feeding. If her crop is full or slow to empty, have her examined by your veterinarian or an experienced avian veterinarian to diagnose infection or injury.

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