Yes, there are three of them, all boys, and a long story that I don't have time to write now.
Squeaky, the orange one with the yellow tail, would have never hatched naturally, & most likely would have been a DOA, or if assisted hatched by the parents (which they sometimes do,) would have been tossed from the nest box later. Fortunately, or unfortunately, as the viewer chooses to see it, I hatched him myself, so now I'm responsible for his dear little life. Caring for this challenged, "special" baby is probably the most difficult thing I have ever done. I will never do anything like this again. If he continues to thrive, I will write his story. I will tell you this much though, I have never seen a little life so determined to survive, even with so many odds against it, and I dearly love him for it. Still, I have learned my lesson, and next time will let nature take her course.

7/20/07 Quick Update - Squeaky is not weaned and only began perching during the past couple weeks. He tastes and plays with food, with great relish, but I have never seen him swallow any, at least not yet. Tyko & Kenobi, the 2 red boys are both weaned and fledged already. Tyko (the one that looks more like a Scarlet Macaw) has a special story, too, but not nearly as complicated as Squeaky's. Kenobi has been adopted, and went home with his new mommy & daddy, Irish & Z on 7/21/07. He is one of the sweetest baby macaws I have ever raised, and I'm sure going to miss him. Nonetheless, I am both honored & delighted that he has gone to such a fabulous & loving home!

All photos above were taken on 7/20/07 inside with a flash, in fairly poor lighting. I would have liked to have taken the boys outside to photograph, but Tyko & Kenobi both fly too well to risk it.

I want to thank the following wonderful individuals who generously assisted me through this very difficult time with, & following, 3 totally unprepared for assisted-hatches over Easter weekend 2007 -
First & foremost, Jim Warner, who walked me through the entire process over the phone as I performed it, & later provided many, many hours of emergency support; Linda Capriotti, who brought me badly needed supplies when I was too weak to drive; Janelle Crandell who sent various nursery supplies to me several times in a very short period of time, Mary Ann Harris who continuously & faithfully was there for me & the babies with critical care advice, information & many hours of support; Joy D. & Nancy T., long time, long distance friends who have also raised Camelot Macaws & helped greatly with lots of advice & support, and last but not least, Dr. Scott McDonald who called in several urgently needed prescriptions and walked me through administering each of them at home.

More to follow later - I just never have enough time any more.