HI,

My lutino 6 week old baby got attacked when it was just a couple of days old and now can only see through one eye.

Now that it is six weeks old it still isnt eating on its own (its brother and sister are five weeks old and are eating all by themselves) Also the baby is reall light and onl gets fed by its parents small quantities, i have also been trying to feed it but it doesnt seem to be putting on weight. When it comes out of the nesting box it flies to the netting and then struggles to get to a perch. At night it also keeps coming out and sleeping with the quail all huddled up. Just recently it has got a pooey bum.

Is there anything i can do for it? Ive tried bringing it inside in the warmth but doesnt eat on it own.

Help?

I don't know the answer for this but I am going to move to the breeding help section.

If you can post a picture of the baby it would be helpful too.

Times like these you have to know that knowing how to crop feed is a good thing. This baby is destined to die now and it has needed crop feeding well before this. Your attempts have not been enough at this point.

You said it comes out and sleeps with quail? They would be on the floor, so can it fly? Are you sure it can see at all? If it's feathered etc as normal, maybe it can't find the seed if it's eyes are damaged. Years ago I had a grey that looked normal but continually followed the perimeter of the cage. When it was put on shelf it walked off that's when we discovered it was blind. Maybe if you caged it inside and tried to spoon feed it with rice cereal or starter mix it may try. It's worth a go until you can find out the extent of the problem. Keep posting to see how you go.

sad news,

this morning my mum found the baby budgie dead on the floor.

thanks for all your replies.

:thumbs_up: little budgie.

Sorry for your loss. :thumbs_up:

sad news,

this morning my mum found the baby budgie dead on the floor.

thanks for all your replies.

little budgie.

Just caught up with your post, sorry you have lost your little one. Better luck with the rest of your flock.