i have found the best way is to feed in galley pots in the nest boxes,, the yb,s eat on their own much quicker,, but on seperating them would seperate on a full crop,, with the water dish in, without the top on,, theyll bathe in this right away ;D but at least will know where the water dish is ,, then after cleaning up mess put some easy bed down , the following morning fill a dish with maples , they seem to eat these easier for some reason ,,after theve had a pick ,, fill the water dish with a watring can ,,let them hear it splash ,,,theyll soon clock on ,, when they begin to perch , clean everything out and scrape as often as poss