Adult bird, usually the male, reluctant to leave the nest barrel. Red marks appear on chick, but are not long-lasting. Could hear the chick crying when I entered the aviary. Chick observed once or twice daily when the adults were fed. Extra rations include chicken, beef bones, corn, peanuts, fruits and vegetables plus extra quantities of seed.
Chick continues to be bruised from time to time.
A light was installed so that the adults would be able to ward off rats or other predators at night. Bruises over the mantle and on the chin. Under the mandible, the 2 red marks could possible be from overzealous feeding by the adult. The adult birds are attentive and have to be chased out of the nest barrel when the youngster is checked. Slight indication of feathers and normal development.