I create a hospital cage by placing a ventilated plastic tote w/ perch over a heating pad wrapped in a towel. Put food and water in there, too.

Best wishes!

I was wondering if you could help me with our parakeet female 3 years old, she is having laborous breathing, bobbing tail, no energy, but still eating and no loss of appetite or discharge, I don’t want to treat with an antiobiotic if there is a natural remedy is there something you could recommend I purchase or something natural from the health food store?

Thanks so much!!

Norma Kwiatkowski

We’ll put 3 pairs together later this week. Babies are ready for homes about 9 weeks after eggs are laid. Try to be patient — the handfed babies are worth the wait! So sweet and loving; you’ll have a great family pet for up to 15 years!

In the meantime, check out our care information, resources and links on our website: http://puppiesareprozac.com/budgie-parakeet/care-articles-links/. Also, please respond to the pre-adoption questionnaire, below. Thanks!
~Jen

Parakeet Pre-Adoption Questionnaire

If you are interested in adopting one (or more) of our handfed parakeet babies when they become available, please fill out the following questionnaire. Don’t worry about answering all of the questions “correctly” because I am more than happy to discuss any of them with you; view this as a conversation starter so that together, we can ensure that your feathered friend enjoys a long, healthy life with you and your family.

Once I receive your returned questionnaire, I will put you on our waiting list. When we have chicks in the nest, I will notify you and ask you to mail a non-refundable deposit ($15 per bird) that will apply towards your final purchase. You can also check our website periodically for updates: http://puppiesareprozac.com/budgie-parakeet/colorado-breeder/

Thanks!
~Jen

Questionnaire:

Name:

Email:

Phone:

City and State (please note: we don’t ship our birds):

How (or where) did you learn about our handfed parakeets?

Are you 18 years or older? If not I will need your legal guardian’s permission:

Is this parakeet(s) intended for children under age 18? If yes, how old are your children?

Who will be responsible for daily cage cleaning? Daily feeding? Daily play time, love and attention? Who will purchase the cage, toys and food? Pay for veterinary care if needed?

What, specifically, are you interested in adopting (adult / baby in current clutch / be added to the wait list for a future clutch)? How many?

Describe the parakeet(s) you are most interested in. Please be specific with color, gender, age, and personality wishes:

Do you have any other pet birds at this time?

If yes, what species? Gender? From where did you obtain them?

If no, are you new to pet birds?

If for some unknown reason you could no longer keep the parakeet(s), where would the bird(s) go?

Do you plan to breed your parakeet(s)? If you are a breeder, what are your goals and how can I help you reach your goals?

What type of cage will you use? What are the dimensions (H x W x L)? How far apart are the bars spaced? (Please note that I would be happy to provide suggestions before you purchase a cage.)

Where do you intend to keep your bird’s cage?

Do you plan to keep your bird(s) flighted or to clip their flight feathers? (I’m happy to discuss these options with you.)

Parakeets are like curious 2-4 year old children. They love to play and explore. Please describe how you plan to keep your bird(s) safe whenever they spend time outside of their cage.

Do you have any other thoughts you’d like to share?

Do you have any questions you’d like to ask?

Let me know if you’d like to be put on the waiting list!

Looking forward to hearing back from you! Thanks very much,

Connie Lewis
Dillon, CO