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My male parakeet died

My female parakeet has still been attending her eggs will she take care of any hatchlings?

Hi,

I’m sorry for your loss. She may try to continue, but it’s hard for a single bird to finish incubation and feed the chicks. You need to make sure she is eating, otherwise you may need to take the box down and throw the eggs away.

Take care,

Brenda