How to Handfeed Parakeets

Parakeets are popular family pets. Baby parakeets are occasionally neglected by their parents or are unable to eat on their own. To provide them with the correct nutrition, hand-feeding is an option. Hand-feeding a parakeet is a long-term commitment. It is very time consuming and is usually performed by professionals. You should only hand-feed your parakeet if faced with an emergency.

Things You'll Need

  • Hand-feeding formula
  • Water
  • Syringe
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Instructions

    • 1

      Combine the hand-feeding formula with warm water.

    • 2

      Check that the temperature is between 90 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The formula's consistency should be thick.

    • 3

      Fill the syringe with hand-feeding formula.

    • 4

      Place the end of the syringe into the baby parakeet's mouth.

    • 5

      Slowly dispense the formula into the bird's mouth for as long as it makes a begging motion.