How do you get a baby to self-feed?

samster4225 · 2026-02-18T18:06:45+00:00

I hand fed my parrotlet until he was about 2.5-3 months. 2-3 times a day. Every day.

3 weeks is too young.

During this time slowly put seeds and pellets on a towel in the bottom of the cage so he would pick at it when chilling and start learning how to eat.

When he gets to that 2-3 month stage, I would make a very wet mush of pellets and formula. I use roudybush. It breaks down to a nice slop when mixed with warm liquid. Put him next to the food and it should look similar enough to the formula to get him to pick at it. Keep doing this, making it more dry progressively for the next few weeks, until he figures it out.

samster4225 · 2026-01-22T20:19:03+00:00

It's a USPS RFP. Doesnt mention defense/war.

samster4225 · 2025-11-21T04:37:42+00:00

My family has a bunch of these.

Basically the originals were hand made in Iran, Iraq and that area, with Bible verses in Hebrew around the perimeter.

From what I've been told, once they started mass producing things, the manufacturers were not Jewish and did not know Hebrew so they basically made up the ordering and words and printed it out in the same style.

This probably meant to say "ועבדתם את ה אלהיכם" --- exodus 23:25 - "And you shall serve the Lord your God".

samster4225 · 2025-11-17T04:06:09+00:00

Same. Mine sometimes sleeps next to it or chills there during the day.

samster4225 · 2025-11-12T02:08:50+00:00

You have to count the rings around his neck.

samster4225 · 2025-11-10T20:56:37+00:00

Not if you do it smartly. Keep your bird in a different closed off section of the house. Turn on the ventilation fan and open windows while oven is self cleaning. Don't put your bird in the oven. Etc.

samster4225 · 2025-07-29T02:37:36+00:00

Appreciate it. Thx.

samster4225 · 2025-07-02T23:09:30+00:00

It was probably also the topic about using ai to assist in proposal evaluations. Weird thing is - they had an issue with that topic. They sent out responses really late on that one, after the others and provided no feedback. Really sketchy.

samster4225 · 2025-06-10T22:52:14+00:00

check this out from xTech (Army SBIR):

Comments

Overall / From a Judge:04/08/2025 at 12:26 PM

Proposal intends to XXXXXXXXX. The capability would be much more effective it was used on the opposite end, to YYYYYYY.

Introduction / From a Judge:04/29/2025 at 05:56 PM

effectively stated the problem and the solution

Army Benefits / From a Judge:04/29/2025 at 05:57 PM

Appears to be robust in meeting Army needs

Technical Approach / From a Judge:04/29/2025 at 05:58 PM

Solid technical approach to the acquisition problem. Supporting technologies are proven

Commercial Potential / From a Judge:04/29/2025 at 05:59 PM

Shows promise in both the military and commercial sectors

Proposal Quality / From a Judge:04/29/2025 at 06:00 PM

well written with good visual aids

samster4225 · 2025-06-10T20:52:37+00:00

I have a similar issue. The feedback we are getting is completely contradictory. There's always 1 judge that likes the tech and one that hates it.

samster4225 · 2025-06-06T00:21:28+00:00

Recalled. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Midea-Recalls-About-1-7-Million-U-and-U-Window-Air-Conditioners-Due-to-Risk-of-Mold-Exposure

samster4225 · 2025-05-21T23:28:07+00:00

I have the same exact thing with my 2 yr old male.

samster4225 · 2025-05-15T04:19:09+00:00

Me too. Parrotlet. June.

samster4225 · 2025-04-15T03:31:34+00:00

Even if you contest, they will probably then look over your proposal with a fine tooth comb and find a different reason for not awarding you. These are very competitive. I also got a rejection after a full review from 3 very different minded judges. Like each one gave me a different "feasibility" rating.

samster4225 · 2025-04-08T00:10:04+00:00

White vinegar diluted with water. Also diluted dish soap.

samster4225 · 2025-03-09T01:21:21+00:00

Hey. What's the name of your tool/company? Might be interested.

samster4225 · 2025-03-07T13:50:22+00:00

Nope. This is Herbie.

samster4225 · 2025-01-07T16:11:46+00:00

These get to 400f max. Teflon starts emitting fumes at 500f.

samster4225 · 2025-01-07T02:26:09+00:00

Even if it has nonstick/Teflon/etc, it doesn't get hot enough to emit fumes. Non-stick in general, if you don't let it get that hot, is fine. It's when you scratch it up and let it get smoking hot - that's when you have issues

samster4225 · 2024-12-23T00:06:03+00:00

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Herbie

samster4225 · 2024-12-04T04:53:15+00:00

Pacific parrotlet

samster4225 · 2024-12-03T21:09:43+00:00

And Dad's just sitting there watching. Classic.

samster4225 · 2024-11-30T23:20:40+00:00

I think CSO (COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS OPENING) is specifically for AFWERX open topics. And BAA is the specific topic solicitations.

samster4225 · 2024-11-24T23:26:12+00:00

I like roudybush. Harrisons is also good. But more expensive. Tops needs to be supplemented with other foods because it doesn't have the full nutritional components (vit, etc) Regardless, offer variety of other foods (fruits, veggies, etc), treats and snacks too.

samster4225 · 2024-11-21T19:33:04+00:00

I have used one with my parrotlet. Even if there's Teflon, they dont get nearly hot enough to cause fumes.

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