Sept 12, 2015 7:14:44 GMT
gardenia
Brand New Budgie
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Post by gardenia on Sept 12, 2015 7:20:04 GMT
Hello! I'm new to the site. Just yesterday, the first baby budgie hatched here! Very excited but also nervous because our adult budgies are not the best of parents. I am wondering when I have to step in if they refuse to feed them and if I do have to, are there any tips? I am aware of the formula to purchase and all but around here there are not many experts to help me so I am seeking help from other budgie owners! The mommy budgie has not even checked on her baby since it hatched almost 12 hours ago. Thanks  |
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Post by Hezz on Sept 12, 2015 10:17:52 GMT
Where is "around here"? Just helps to know where you are. If the chick's crop is still empty, you might have to give it a feed. The thread below should give you all the info you need. I am not sure if this is mentioned in there, but a common occurrence is that mum doesn't feed until a first feed has been given to the initial chick ........ something about that first feed stimulating the chick to chirp for a feed and that in turn helps stimulate mum to start feeding. Bit of a catch 22, but worth the intervention in the short term. Do you have the chick-rearing formula, already? budgerigarsforum.proboards.com/thread/3287/hand-feeding-budgie-chicks |
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Sept 12, 2015 7:14:44 GMT
gardenia
Brand New Budgie
Posts: 2
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Post by gardenia on Sept 12, 2015 16:21:29 GMT
I am actually in America! Indiana to be exact. Thank you for your reply Unfortunately, the baby died just a short while after writing this thread. I do have the formula on hand just in case. There are 3 more eggs soon to be hatched! Will definitely keep a closer eye on these and see how the mother is doing with them. I have 2 couples! Do the baby budgies often die when the mother is a first timer? Thanks again for the article, will check that out! |
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Post by Hezz on Sept 13, 2015 0:19:45 GMT
I think it very much depends on the hen, and how good her instincts are. Is the other couple breeding as well, do they have chicks yet? If they do, you know you can foster the chicks from one hen to another once the foster hen has chicks of her own?
I would be keeping a close eye on the nest box to check when the next chick hatches and then watch carefully to see if it has a full crop. I am not a breeder, I need to say, and there is a certain amount of time you need to leave the hen and chick so that she will feed if she is going to ....... it is not good to interfere too early.
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