What is the swelling that seems to go up and down under his chin?
This is his crop. It is where he stores his food. If you touch it you can actually feel the food that he has just eaten. As the food is digested the swelling reduces, this is perfectly normal it is just more noticeable in babies. For the first few days do not keep your bird out of his cage for long periods with no access to food or water. Initially it is very important that his food and water is accessible at all times as he may not feel confident enough to search for it if he is hungry. Please talk quietly to your new bird, and make slow movements, this will help to reassure him. It is important to make him feel safe and secure in his new home. Please handle him gently, reassuring him at all times. He may be clumsy in his new cage at first, this is because it is new to him, and the spacing between the bars is probably different to the weaning cages and playpen he is use to. When you take your new parrot home he may take a little time to gain confidence in both his new environment and
