Bourke Parakeets Newly Hatched, day-by-day from 4 Tame Hens

Our sweet, tame Bourke hens are hatching eggs. New tiny babies welcomed into the world by two Lutino hens, a Rosy hen and an opaline fallow hen. Two male Bourkes frequently visit their hens in the nest box, and two others never visit their hens while in a nest box. But, all are successful parents.

[@libniafonso2376]

❤ parabéns, também crio Bourkes e sou encantado por esta espécie de periquitos

[@RosieBirds]

Thank you. I agree that Bourkes are enchanting. Smile.

[@bjpalmer468]

Your birds are so beautiful! Such variety and brilliant colors. I love how they are so protective of their babies, but still allow you to handle them without biting down. We've had 4 successful clutches of parakeets to hatch. The babies are amazing! 2 were rejected by the parents, and despite our best efforts, they passed. 1 was too many for our last clutch. Mom and Dad could care for 3, but not 4. The fourth was being crushed under by his older and much bigger siblings. So we pulled him, fed him, and he us the tiniest little fellow we've ever seen! A literal half-pint, so we gave him the name of our favorite little guy=Bilbo! He is now 2 years old, and they all have done extremely well!

[@RosieBirds]

Thank you and congratulations on Bilbo. Smiles.

[@donnapeitz8737]

I named my lateno Bourke blossom

[@RosieBirds]

I hope that makes her as sweet as our Blossom is. ;-)

[@chubbychelbo1521]

Omg the girls had babies!!!!!! I'm so in love!!!! Blossom is my fave!

[@RosieBirds]

She is a very sweet hen and wasn't even hand fed, just handled and loved. She's had a sweet personality from day one. We love her.

[@jennakemann8451]

Hi Rosie Bird, I bought your book, it is fantastic!!! I read everything I can about birds but it's really hard to find more than a few pages about Bourke's. My Bourke's and I thank-you for sharing your knowledge and your beautiful photos! My flock gets excited when they hear your birds in the videos, especially Scribbles, the one in my pic, lol! :)

[@RosieBirds]

Thank you so much... It would be wonderful to have this review on Amazon. Please. They really help. Thank you!

[@jennakemann8451]

Rosie Bird I definitely will! :)

[@jrkeys9540]

Amazing Thankyou so much for sharing 💛 ☺️ my partner just got me a pair of Burke's they already love each other so much and I am hoping to get some baby's soon it's winter here in Australia I have them inside and warm they have a box ready to go and I can't wait too do a video myself to show you 💕

[@RosieBirds]

Look forward to seeing your video. Check out my more recent videos (this was 2019). Click on the name "Rosie Bird"" above and it should take you to all my videos with most recent in front. Blessings! I highly recommend a copy of my book as a handy reference and full of info. on Bourkes. I've tried to add a link to it in Australia on Amazon here: www.amazon.com.au/Rosie-Birds-Guide-Small-Exotic/dp/198676348X/

[@jrkeys9540]

@@RosieBirds thank you so much I would love to have a read and a watch of some more recent videos I just adore my Burke's they are very sweet little birds ☺️💞

[@MegaGANOEXCEL]

Oh love them all 🍎 What kind is Stormy he has so much Blues just stunning 🐦

[@RosieBirds]

Stormy is a Normal (wild color) Bourke. He is mature, so his blue has brightened over time.

[@janetteclark1727]

So good to see the babies have arrived, i am hoping to get my little Dusky (who is a chick from Peaches & Stormy) a friend this summer hoping there will be a Lutino female (preferably hand fed) always makes me smile to watch your videos.have a wonderful day!! :)

[@RosieBirds]

Thank you. Is Dusky a male and do you want a mate for him? If Dusky is female then a sister is a good choice, otherwise maybe not. We do have another pair that produced a Lutino last year, although it was a male. One of their three babies has red eyes, so I will send in a DNA to determine its sex. We will also have Rosies from two, maybe three, of our hens. Write to us for more details: [e-mail] Blessings, Gail

[@mohammadquasim3667]

Wow so marvellous 💞💞💞

[@RosieBirds]

Thank you. We love our Bourkes.

[@mohammadquasim3667]

Yes ma'am I love it 💞💞

[@203azzopardi9]

So precious :)

[@RosieBirds]

Thank you. We love them.

[@kticram6894]

Hello, sorry this isn't about the video but I have a couple of bourkes and their baby just hatched but they stopped going in their nest. Idk what to do bc it's only a few days old but the baby is getting colder and isn't fed. I want to try to help it survive but I don't have to adequate tools to do that, I don't have anything to warm it or the right food to give it. Please anyone answer quickly bc i feel sorry for it and I don't know what to do 😰😰😰😰😰. HELP

[@RosieBirds]

Answered this on another video's comment too. Write to me via email and we can go over the possibilities. My email is: [e-mail]

[@cagedbirdie40]

A Rosy Bourke breeder told me that hand fed and socialized Bourkes make bad breeders. Is that true?

[@RosieBirds]

Sounds to me like this STUPID PERSON wants to sell her own wild birds. Have you seen our videos? Our tame Bourkes are much better parents and more productive than those that are not tame. I'd weigh our high productivity against that of any other breeder any day. :-)