Hi all, I'm new here, and I need help!! I have just found myself to be the carer/owner of two lovely baby budgies (I've had two other budgies, but they were alot older when I got them), I think they are about 3 weeks old... may be... both have their tail, wing and cheek feathers (and also a bit on top of their head). I can see a lot of other feathers coming through, however both seems to be missing their down feathers (fluffy ones). Is that normal at this stage? What can I do to keep them warm if this is not normal?

 

Another thing is, earlier, I tried feeding them hand rearing formula that I got from the local bird place, they don't seems to be too interested. I think they might be a bit scared of their new environment, they were constantly looking for corners to stick their head in to hide (which was very cute really). What can i do to assure them that it's okay, and how do I make sure that they feed properly.

 

One last thing, what sort of housing would be best for them? I currently do not own a nesting box or anything like that. Unfortunately they are sitting in a cardboard box similar size to a nesting box. Do I need to find a nesting box for them? or is there an alternative out there that?? I have a fairly large bird cage which I believe will be more than enough space for them when they are a bit older.

 

Any help would be most appreciated. Thank you so very much.

 

Cheeta

 

P.S. Once I figure out how to post some pics, I'll post some up of the two lovely babies.

Wow cheeta,

They sound to be really young. Budgies don't usually leave their parents till they're about 6to8 weeks old and can fend for themseleves.

I have no experience of hand rearing but I know you will get lots of help here.

All the best.

Julie

Wow cheeta,

They sound to be really young. Budgies don't usually leave their parents till they're about 6to8 weeks old and can fend for themseleves.

I have no experience of hand rearing but I know you will get lots of help here.

All the best.

Julie

Due to very unfortunate circumstances, the mum's now no longer able to take care of the babies. very sad.

oh oooopes. I didn't mean to quote that. Still getting the feel for this forum.