My parakeet nest is too small. Can I move chicks? Will parents care?

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I thought I had 2 male parakeets- after 4 years I put a "coconut hut" in the cage and one of the birds laid 5 eggs. 3 have hatched and the parents are caring for them, however the coconut hut is quickly becoming too small. Can I move the babies into a larger nest box - will the parents still care for them? If so, how and when should I move them? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | unspayed

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Yes, you may move them without consequence. Gently scoop them up with a bit of nesting material and place them in the larger nest box. Your hen may complain, but she will settle down once she is back with her chicks.

My parakeet nest is too small. Can I move chicks? Will parents care?

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