Petco Text Logo
Petco Pet Logo

Can I make my own hand-feeding formula for a baby budgie at home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female

How to make baby budgie handfeeding formula at home? Please help ASAP. Thanks.

2 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Image profile

Answered By Joy Fuhrman, DVM, MBA, CPA

Veterinarian

Published on May 7th, 2017

...without first speaking to a veterinarian since hand feeding babies can be tricky and possibly even lethal if you are not doing it correctly. If you cannot find a commercial formula, try the following recipe: -3 tablespoons of high protien baby cereal -1 1/2 tablespoons of wheat germ -1 1/2 tablespoons of millet meal -1 1/2 tablespoons of sunflower meal -5 drops of a multivitamin for birds. Blend all ingredients to a fine powder and then mix with warm water to a soupy consistency.

Vote icon

3Pet Parents found this answer helpful

Other Answers

  • Image profile

    Answered By Joy Fuhrman, DVM, MBA, CPA

    Veterinarian

    Published on

    There are a number of budgie hand rearing formulas on the market with Zupreme being my favorite. However, I am not sure if it is available in India. I would not recommend trying to make your own feeding formula

    Vote icon

    2Pet Parents found this answer helpful

See More Answers
image
Have A Vet Question?

Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.

Sponsored