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Can I still hand-feed my 8-month-old Alexandrian parrot after weaning?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | neutered | 6 months and 7 days old

can we handfeed the parrot even after the weaning stage, my parrots age is about 8 moths, its a alexandarian parrot

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on July 10th, 2018

If Chikuu is already weaned he should be just fine eating on his own and should always have a balanced diet offered in his cage for him to munch on. You can, however, continue to offer treats and other extras by hand to help bond together and interact together on a daily basis!

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