Food for WILD parrot?

Question

last night i found this poor little parrot in my backyard. I think it was attacked by something and fall out of its nest. I have decided to pet it. I think its only a few weeks old.
I gave her grape juice using a syringe.. but i get the feeling that she does not like that.. I need help on how to feed her and care for her

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Answer 1

What a find ! It's an Alexandrine ringneck (so-named because it had supposedly been a pet of Alexander the Great). It looks like it's about 6 weeks old and will bond with you like nobody's business being that it's so young. I got mine from a breeder for $400 about 4 years ago. She talks very well and on her own has learned to sing phrases in a wavering, warbly woman's voice like my wife. At about 2 years if it's a male it'll get a thin ring around the neck and the beak will be red like your bird has now. Those 2 blotches on the wings turn irridescent red, a little duller than a Cardinal, and the rest of the bird will be dark green like an Amazon parrot. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/Shop.cfm?N=2003 has what you need and more but your bird is too young and needs to eat at least 3 times a day today. You're best bet is a pet store (ugh) that handles bird supplies and formula for really young birds. I'm afraid to use a syringe because it is possible to overfeed and rupture the stomach, but if you can get an avian vet to show you nothing will bond the bird to you any better. When it's a month older you'll find plenty to feed it . You can start it on BB-sized Zupreem fruit pellets. My Alexandrine is probably the easiest of all my birds to take care of.

Firestarter's post shows she has definitely nurtured young birds and knows what to do. I was too lazy to write mine since it's already in her post and is right (except for the syringe like I said, I'm chicken). Good luck.

PS: I wish you would say in Additional details where you live, so I can see where it's actually possible to find a bird like this on the ground. It's too young to be an escapee unless it was from a breeder's nesting area somehow.

PPS: That's an awesome picture. Resolution, color, etc, is great.

Answer 2

She's gorgeous. I don't think she needs grape juice. She looks about 8 weeks old so she still should be fed by her mom. You need to get some parrot formula from a pet shop to put in that syringe. Also, unless you know what you're doing, that can be dangerous. If I were you I'd take her to a vet or parrot shop, vet preferably. They will show you how to feed her. She's worth taking care of, you have a valuable bird there who could become a friend for life. PLEASE, do the right thing for her, get her to a vet today.

Answer 3

Oh my God what a cutie. It appears very young and may not be weened yet. Some of these guys take forever to ween, but it's all good. Call your local pet store that sells birds. There is handfeeding formula for birds from Zupreem and Kaytee. I've used both. They are superior to any homemade formula we can make.In a pinch you can mix baby food mixed grain or high protein cereal, 1 teaspoon of peanut butter (not organic) 1 tsp baby food apple sauce, 1 capful of Pedialyte and enough bottled water to make it soupy. I used a spoon to feed with the formula slightly warm. Beware of microwaves because they can have hot spots that can burn the crop and kill the bird.I found syringes difficult to use. Tiny spoons are messy but help prevent choking. Feed your chick until the crop feels firm. Feed prepared formula asap. You may have to do 4-6 feedings a day. Taper down every 10 days. When he is maybe 3 weeks older, try weaning him. I started with Cheerios and soft cooked fruits. Eat them in front of him with enthusiasm and excitement. I know this is weird, but it works because you are now flock leader.These birds follow the leader and soft baby talk works very well. He will bob and flap his wings for food (begging). After 2 weeks, give him a good pellet food, 10%seed,10% fruits and veggies.All seed diets have been found to cause malnutrition. Avocados and chocolate are toxic to birds. Make a nest-like thing in his cage on the floor. Even at 6 months many fall off their perches. Real funny but not to the bird.If I can be of further help, feel free to e-mail me.Have a tweet year and Good luck.

Answer 4

You will have to hand-feed with a syringe now,warm baby food will work, if you can't get to a vet or the pet store and get baby bird hand-feeding formula. If he's old enough to eat some without it being liquified, try corn, green beans, peas, etc. Get to an avian vet or petshop for the proper hand-feeding tools asap!!! It is not easy to handfeed a baby, and depending on his age, will probably need to be fed every two hours for several weeks. Your local vet, or petshop can help you more with the proper technique---Birdman

Answer 5

Go to the local Feed and seed and ask for parrot handfeeding formula. If the bird is completely feathered, it may be very ill. Offer parrot mix to her/him as well, keep warm and free of draft.
Use tetraicycline in your water dish as a precaution. keep away from other caged birds. If you are willing to invest, make an appointment with an avian Vet ASAP. Wash your hands for 15 seconds with soap and water each time you handle this bird.

Answer 6

It depends on what kind of parrot it is. Some parrots are fruit and nectar eaters, and some are seed eaters. Take the bird to the vet or pet shop, they will be able to give you the right kind of baby raising mix.

Answer 7

Yes DEFINITELY an Alexandrine Ringneck. If it really did fall out of a nest, his parents are probably escapees who have started breeding in your area.

Just head down to a good petstore and get a specially prepared bird handfeeding formula. The instructions are easy to follow and there are countless websites to show you what to do. I use the Kaytee brand handfeeding formula with great success.

They're lovely birds.
You're very lucky.
Have fun!

Answer 8

Try scraping banana with a spoon, making it like a wet spread, to feed it. Or papaya with the similar method. Or try oats or baby food mixed with liquid to soften the texture.
However i think u should bring it to a vet first..Ask the vet this question as well.

Answer 9

her flies up to it ,fruits ,seeds ,flowers,some leaves ,nuts

Answer 10

parotts can just drink normal water, and when they get olderthey eat friut and nuts