Lineolated Parakeet hen feeding chicks

Meet my pet family of Lineolated Parakeets.

The chicks are three weeks old. The mother can be seen feeding her older blue (f) and younger green (m) chicks. You can even spot the father in the foreground. He's green.

Unfortunately the third and youngest chick can't be seen because the poor thing died at the age of two weeks. :( He was green.

The older two did not give the little one the chance to be fed properly because the nest box is a bit small and he/she wasn't strong enough to get out from under the older two during feeding times. I guess it was the law of the jungle in the nest box. It was very sad to see the youngest chick waste away so fast. From the moment when I noticed he was in trouble to the moment when I discovered him lifeless was within a span of just 48 hours... It was all my fault. I should've tried to feed him.

This was my first time I've ever bred anything, let alone birds. I should have hand-fed the youngest chick but I did't know how and I regret it very much. I wish I had acted sooner.

Anyway, I'm now prepared for the future: I've bought a feeding syringe which I use to hand-feed the two chicks with and I'm looking for a larger nest box. So until then, it's time for the parents to have a 6-month rest before they have any more babies. :)

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[FatJan]

Are Lineolateds more delicate compared to Budgies & Lovebirds?

[jayz2cool]

I'm not sure to be honest, but I have a pair of budgies and a pair of lineolated parakeets + their daughter (4 monts old now) and I find them quite easy to look after. They're fun too!

[iideathlyblackii]

i have a question for you just incase the budgies i am getting breed... do you think it is a good idea to get your baby budgies wings clipped. first of all they get new fears to replace the old ones and WILL be able to fly as an adult. HOWEVER getting the wings cliffed at a young age protects them from hurting themselves while they are little. although i think you shouldnt get their wings clipped whatever age they are i am still interested on your opinion!

[jayz2cool]

Hmm I personally never clip my birds' wings as they are meant to fly after all. =P

[jayz2cool]

But having said that, when I got the male linnie from the pet shop, his wings and toe nails were all clipped. The poor fella kept walling off the perches and falling with a thud sound. I couldn't figure out why his breeder did that to him until much later when I found out why.

[jayz2cool]

His wings and toe nails were clipped because his left wing doesn't work good and his toe nails have deformed growth. Either way he was just never meant to fly nor have nails. =/ But he's still a lively bird and now is a proud father - Wahey! =)

[thedeadbaby]

parakeet from 1:41 till end: "Lois. Lois. Lois Lois. Lois. Lois. Mom. Mom. Mom. Mom. Mom. Mom. Mom. Momma. Momma. Momma. Momma. Momma. Ma. Ma. Ma. Ma. Ma. Ma. Ma."

[mafrek]

aww. so cute. about the two that died, it wasnt your fault dont beat yourself up.

[inachu]

Are your bird quiet at night? I had a parakeet that slept just fine through the night with a blanket on top.

[Richele1528]

Aaaawwwww.... The chicks are so cute! Looks like a plush or something.

[ChannelFelipefootbal]

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[liliana16195]

why they in a such a small space

[FIRANGIZUSA]

I have a pare of Eclectus - male Roma and female Candy for 8 years. She lays eggs and takes a good care of them,but they are never hatch. Poor Candy is very stressed out-she peeked almost all her feathers.... I never see him mounting her....is it possible to lay eggs without him being involve? I don't know what to do....please help.....if you have a knowledge.....Thank you.....

[WishingBabyX]

0:59

Mommy! Feed me! Im jealous! :(

LOL!

[WishingBabyX]

Lol 1:00 What The HECK! WHY R U FILMING ME? IMA TELL MY MOTHER >:O lol

[TurtleLyrics]

aww shes a great mother her chicks are so cute.

[Sweet316Lime]

kool

[Statement45]

that was rather creepy, the blue chick started to look like a mechanical monster constantly demanding food..and after getting fed he'd just get even more aggressive. 0.o

the poor bird in the back just gives up and sulks lol