Young Budgie

[Orangiebee]

I have a young budgie and I'm trying to introduce fruits and veggies but I am worried about him choking or something. I finely chopped up so cilantro for him but I don't know if it is safe, choking hazard wise. Advise on introducing him to stuff?

 

[Lady Jane]

How young is this bird. Is he weaned yet? Budgies usually dont eat fruit. Try some soft food like scrambled egg.

 

[Orangiebee]

I can't say for sure how old he is, he was found in a tree and it seemed someone had released him or something, I have a picture of him right here

 

[Orangiebee]

How young is this bird. Is he weaned yet? Budgies usually dont eat fruit. Try some soft food like scrambled egg.

I had read that they should have some fruit or vegetables daily, and I want him to be the happiest I can make him.

 

[iamwhoiam]

Can't see the photo.

 

[Orangiebee]

Can't see the photo.

 

[iamwhoiam]

Based on the striping on the forehead that is a young budgie. Very very cute. It's possible that the person who had the budgie might be looking for him. Did you check lost and found ads online to see if there are any lost ads? You can check here: https://www.911parrotalert.com/
My budgies used to like small pieces of apple. I would remove the skin and also make sure there were no seeds. You could also try some cooked mixed veggies (let them cool before serving) such as carrots and peas.

 

[Orangiebee]

Based on the striping on the forehead that is a young budgie. Very very cute. It's possible that the person who had the budgie might be looking for him. Did you check lost and found ads online to see if there are any lost ads? You can check here: https://www.911parrotalert.com/
My budgies used to like small pieces of apple. I would remove the skin and also make sure there were no seeds. You could also try some cooked mixed veggies (let them cool before serving) such as carrots and peas.

I Went back all the way to march and there were no reports in my area that looked like him. Thank you for having me look. When you gave them small pieces of apple, did you just put them in their food bowl or should I use something else?

 

[iamwhoiam]

I Went back all the way to march and there were no reports in my area that looked like him. Thank you for having me look. When you gave them small pieces of apple, did you just put them in their food bowl or should I use something else?

You can either put the pieces in the food bowl or use a separate food dish for the fruit and veggies. Just make sure that you only leave the fruit and veggies in the cage for a few hours.

 

[mizziebirb]

What a beautiful bird. I do hope you continue to look for his owners They must be devastated.

In the meantime here's a video I found helpful in regards to your question:

 

[Orangiebee]

Thank you all for this help, if I have more questions I’ll be sure to ask you kind people

 

[Birbs&Poodles]

My budgies really like broccoli florets, they eat the tops. I clip them to the side of the cage next to their food dish.

 

[Orangiebee]

I just wanted to update you guys on Fred. He’s a lot more social now and is eating well. He started using his mineral rock and is pretty happy. I’ve been checking for anyone looking for a lost budgie, but so far there’s none. I’m enjoying his company and will soon begin hand taming training. Thank you guys for helping me get the ropes

 

[Zara]

Welcome to the forum Keona

What a beautiful bird.
Did you check the local lost/found and buy/sell facebook groups for you area? A young girl on the forum recently found her lost dogs via those types of groups.

Very nice of you to care for the bird.
I found a bird 2 years ago and she is still with me. I thought I came close to finding her owner a few months ago but it was a bust.

 

[mizziebirb]

Glad to hear he's doing well and that you're taking good care of him! Please continue searching for his owners though, they must miss this pretty bird dearly!

 

[Orangiebee]

I will keep looking to see if he's owner is looking for him for sure.

 

[Lady Jane]

Updates please.

 

[Zara]

Hi, Did you find the budgies owner?
Just in the last few days another AA member had found a bird and managed to find the owner by putting up loads of flyers.
You could leave a sign in the police station, post office, local shop, on lamp posts..
Also by using facebook lost/found and buy/sell groups.
I hope you found the owner.

 

[Lady Jane]

@Orangiebee Are you still with us?

 

[AmyJas]

If you don't find the owner, just want to point out, it's actually a bit safer to feed a bird whole vegetables and fruit. This is how they eat them in the wild; they will know what to do. You can clip them to the cage with wooden clothespins or binder clips. If you chop their food, sometimes birds will eat whole pieces of things without chewing, which can cause crop impaction. It's rare, but it happens, if you are concerned.