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My cockatiel parents are looking for their chicks. How can I help?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

Hi Six days ago I took 3 chicks away from their cockatiel parents; ( they were 10 days old ) the parents still looking for them specially the female cockatiel. What can I do to help them ? ( I made some little changes in the area where they have the nest box)

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on June 11th, 2017

if you took the chicks away that early to begin hand-feeding and taming, having them where the parents can see/hear may help them calm down some. Otherwise, adding in some extra toys and treats for your female to interact with may help her a little. However, it may just take some time since she was busy caring for her babies and probably doesn't understand why they were taken away.

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