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My parakeet has babies and she killed 2 of them, and quit feeding them. How do I feed these babies?

So this parakeet, Spunky, killed her two of her 4 babies. She literally ripped off one of their wings, and broke one of the baby's necks. Two survived the brutal beating--a green parakeet and a beautiful canary yellow parakeet. The green baby knows how to eat normal bird seed, but the yellow one does not. How do I feed this yellow baby?

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1. It sound as if they're nearly fledgling age! With the baby that is not eating seed you'll have to buy a special baby bird food but can be expensive and you usually have to order it. try soft fruit and boiled vegs. millet seed is best for babies, they find it easier to digest.
good luck.

2. They can feed themselves and they should be in their own cage

3. I had to feed a baby quaker at 2 days old. All I had was baby cereal . I mixed it with warm water and fed it with an eye dropper. It worked for a couple days till I could get to the pet store & buy baby bird food. Since they were feeding baby birds they sold me a small amount. I believe it was Exact feeding formula.If you have to buy a larger amount repackage it into small containers tightly sealed and freeze it. It will last a long time in the freezer. It is nice to have around for such emergencies as you are having or possibly a sick bird.

4. get the babies out QUICK! then go to store and get parakeet chick food. follow instructions and heat it to 102 degrees. feed it through the chicks right side because the left side is the air pipe and you will drown it. good luck! and if all else fails, call the vet.

5. Buy special hand feeding formula for the bird at a pet store. This is meant for baby birds but I have been feeding it to my sick parakeet. It will give them strength and they will have a better chance! The feeding formula is called exact by Kaytee. Feed them with an eyedropper.