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Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female
Mama budgie has suddenly stopped feeding her babies. She just goes in there and moves around. Papa budgie feeds the babies now. The babies are around 26 days old. I have noticed this for a week now. Handfeeding formula is not avilable here. Please help. Thanks.
2 Answers

Answered By Jessica Desrosiers
Veterinary Technician
Published on May 14th, 2017
Answered By Jessica Desrosiers
Veterinary Technician
Published on May 11th, 2017
This is perfectly normal and the babies will begin to eat more on their own and explore outside the nest as they continue to grow. The mother is likely trying to encourage them to do so as they get older and need less care from her.
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