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I recently found a nest with 2 eggs in it,the mama bird sitting on them alot ect... then there was only one egg i dont know what happened to it... so i kept checking on hte one egg it finally hatched the mama has been in the nest with it almost every time i went out to check on it except for today ive been looking out there and she hasnt been around for like 6-7 hours? the baby is still breathing just sitting there... his eyes arnt open yet..is mama coming back or should i try and feed it something?any info would be appreciated thanks,crystal
Hi, Crystal.
Leave the baby alone. The parents are most likely around somewhere trying to find food to feed the baby. The only way you would be able to feed it is down the throat with an eyedropper and some type of handfeeding formula. I'd wait a while longer to see if mom/dad come back. If the parents don't come back for a day or two, then there's a problem.
Chrys
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Expertise
I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems (although I'm NOT an avian veterinarian), nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact an avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.
Experience
Experience: Over 20 years raising parrots and over 13 years raising pigeons. Organizations: Currently, American Racing Pigeon Union and American Federation of Aviculture. Prior member Miami Valley Bird Club, Southern Ohio Pigeon Association, National Cockatiel Society, Miami Valley Sportsman's Club, others. Publications: Monthly newsletters of bird clubs.
Publications
I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England.
Education/Credentials
American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.
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