Gioia

Hello there,I just wanted to thank you for the info. The mother or father did throw the babies out of the box. I thought it was the father and separated him. I watched her neglect the last baby and took over. It's doing great! I have got the other two to a place where they have started to forage for food on their own starting today. I wonder if I should keep them out of their nesting box now they are about 2 weeks? The mother seems to be trying to coax them to the edge of the box to feed. Well, this has been a great experience. Tiring but great, Thanks for the words of wisdom I am grateful.Gioia

Thank you so much for replies. I am working hard to keep this new one alive. I am wondering if I should try to put this little one back in the nest? The difference in size is huge. Well, I would love to get some thought on that. I appreciate any and all help. Should I continue to feed the baby kaytee exact? Should I change the formula? Add some ground up seed in it? Thank you, Gioia

Hello there, I have one year old budgies that just laid a round of eggs. To my surprise they were fertile. The mother Budgie is doing a good job with the first two that arrived last week. The newest baby arrived yesterday and she refuses to feed it. I have taken it out of the breeding box and have been hand feeding it. I tried to take the other two out and see if she would respond, but no she did not. The father Budgie tried to throw the babies out of the cage and broke open a egg that wasn't ready. So, had to get another cage to seperate him from the babies. Is that common? Well, I am up all through the night with this little one. I have it on a heating pad in a butter box and feeding it Kaytee exact. If there is anything that I am doing wrong, or is there are any suggestions please feel free. The other two babies are huge and happy. They are even starting to open thier eyes. This one hatched yesterday is doing fine. I just wish there was a way she would take over. Thank you, Gioia