My Parakeet hen got away, will the father feed the chicks?

Question

4 chicks in the nest box, mostly feathered. will daddy take over or do i need to hand feed them?

p.s. she got taken down fast by an Osprey right outside of the screen porch. I live on Florida's east coast and little white birds don't last long outdoors!!!!!!!

Answer 1

Yes, the male SHOULD, but be prepared to hand fed them.

Answer 2

Lucky for you they are mostly feathered, but I suggest you get some Kaytee hand feeding formula because the male cannot do the job alone. Both parents raise the chicks. There are very easy instructions inside the can on how to hand feed baby birds. Remember each bird is born about 3-4 days apart so the youngest ones need the most attention from you. The most important thing is to keep all the equipment you use very clean. It is a rewarding fun job to feed the babies. They will let you know after once or twice, when they are done eating. Lots of luck to you.

Answer 3

If the father has not participated in feeding so far...he is not likely to start. You had better do some quick research on hand feeding and be ready at the very least. They do not each much so things can go bad very quickly.

PS. I have also heard that if you put a cage the bird is familiar with out by where it got lost from they often times come back. Or at least if you can put something out the bird is familiar with...a shirt her favorite person has worn etc.

Answer 4

You can't wait very long. Watch the dad constantly to see if he's feeding and keep an eye on their crop to make sure there's food in it. If he hasn't fed them with-in a couple of hours then, buy Kaytee hand-feeding formula for baby birds. Instructions should be on the food. Every two hours fill their crops at least 3/4 full. Don't wait too long. If you haven't done this before, ask someone to show you so you don't aspirate them. Insert the feeding tube on their left side over to their right side and squirt slowly as they swallow. good luck

Answer 5

From what I have seen on google, some male parakeets feed the chicks later on after their hatching. He might feed them but if he doesn't then you should hand feed them. Usually a mother would go back to her babies, sounds like she doesn't care very much

Answer 6

when they are around 3 weeks of age and onwards it's the farther that does most of the feedings. If he is alone with them he should continue to feed them. Make sure you have some hand feeding fomula on hand and watch all of them closely. The youngest might suffer or dad might get mad and start to attack the chicks becuase he misses his mate.

Answer 7

if the daddy did not have part in feeding then it is not likely to start now
but if you are going to start hand feed them then that would be a good but tyering experience
most of all they should be kept warm and you can do the job it is really nice .. to see them just grow with you having part in that