The reason responsible breeders harvest sun conure chicks from the nestbox to hand-feed them is that at a certain stage, some parent birds reduce feeding their chicks, which can lead to stunted growth. By hand-feeding, breeders ensure the chicks receive optimal nutrition necessary for proper development. While this practice is common among sun conure breeders, some parents do care for their chicks until weaning naturally. Hand-feeding allows for precise control over the chick’s diet and helps pr