Found A LOST Plum-Headed Parakeet and Need Advice

[Devin711]

Hi, last night my neighbors found a parakeet in their backyard, specifically a plum headed parakeet. I already have two parakeets and a spare clean cage on hand so after catching it I brought it home while we look for it’s owners. Does anyone know if they have any specific dietary needs or any other important things I should know about the species while caring for it? I have budgie pellets, nutriberries, and vegetables currently but can pick up any other food if needed. Also general advice for caring for a lost bird is appreciated!! Hopefully the owners will be located soon, I don’t think she was out for long. I can attach photos if needed. She doesn’t seem tired or even that nervous, just a little stressed with being in a new place, but her behavior is relatively normal.

 

[HeatherG]

Those are beautiful birds! But I’m glad you’re looking for her owners as they probably really miss her.

I think that budgie pellets and nutriberries should work. She might prefer a bigger pellet. I would think that toys and cage sized for a cockatiel would be about right.

 

[LaManuka]

Welcome Devin711, and thank you for rescuing this little one from an uncertain future out there in the wild! As Heather mentioned, I'm glad you are trying to find the owners, they are probably missing her terribly! I will link up a resource where you can search for lost birds in your area, plus you can make a listing of your own on this link as well to try to get the word out ....

Lost and Found Parrot / Bird Reporting and Alerting Register

Report a lost parrot / bird or found parrot / bird with the Parrot Alert reporting / alerting register.

www.parrotalert.com

Also, you can alert ALL local vet clinics in your area, not just avian specific ones. I recently found a cockatiel and I alerted 6 or 8 local vet clinics about it, they all keep a database of lost animals just in case someone calls. In my case no success and I still have little Jem the cockatiel, but you might get lucky and find your parakeet's family.

Best of luck to you whatever the outcome!

 

[Flboy]

Really awesome! Please please please! Triple all quarantine precautions! It is so easy for your little one to be sick!

 

[wrench13]

FLyers posted in crowded areas, like supermarkets etc, but DONT include the type of parrot in the flyer. Make anyone responding to you tell you what kind of parrot they lost, so you avoid any false claims to the bird.

 

[HeatherG]

And if she’s got a leg band, ask for the numbers, or other identifying marks.

You could just list her as found: large green parakeet. Then if her mom and dad are looking for her they will know but others would think you’ve got a budgie.

How is she doing? Talking? Does she seem interested in being friendly?

(I am typing left handed as my right arm is being licked, presumably in search of avicake.)

 

[Devin711]

Hi thank you all for the super helpful responses!! The owner was found, and they’ve been reunited!! and again thank you guys for the advice!!!!!!!!

 

[LaManuka]

Oh that's FANTASTIC news, Devin! Very well done on finding this little one's family, thank you so much for making the effort and for updating us ❤️

 

[HeatherG]

Hi thank you all for the super helpful responses!! The owner was found, and they’ve been reunited!! and again thank you guys for the advice!!!!!!!!

I am happy she is back with her loving family and not lost and frightened.

 

[BirdyBee]

I am so, so, SO happy that she is back with her family! They were probably so stressed out about her, but now they know their feathered friend is safe. Thanks for helping them!