Day One: The baby is only the size of a dime. It is pink, featherless, and blind. The eyes are sealed closed. The skin is so thin, you can see organs inside of its body. It might appear weak, or hardly move. However, use caution if handling it! Even a newly hatched baby can get around!
(It is NOT recommended to pick up a baby before he is fully downed)Day Three: The baby has doubled in size. Still pink, it is growing in size and is growing stronger.Day Five: The baby's peeps are louder, and it is moving about in the box more. It can barely hold its head up.
Day Seven: At one week, it can hold its head up, but the eyes are still sealed closed. A light downy fuzz is apparent on the back.During the second week, the eyes are unsealing, and become partly open. A two-week old parakeet can walk but cannot perch. Because they are not feathered yet, they are very susceptible to chilling, and can die.Third Week: The eyes open fully, and the baby can perch. Its body is covered with down, and pin feathers and tail feathers are visible. You may be able to see what color your bird will be by observing the tail feathers. Though nippy and skittish, he's starting to take an interest of the world outside the box.Fourth Week: The wing and tail feathers come in and colored fluffy feathers grow over the down. There will still be some bare spots on the back and under the wings, but is looking more like an adult everyday. The mother spends more time outside of the box and Dad takes over most of the feedings. The baby is much more active, and interested in the world outside...you might catch him hanging in the entrance picking at a nearby toy or perch.Fifth Week: Almost fully feathered, your baby looks like an adult, yet isn't quite ready to venture into the outside world. He becomes less nippy if you've handled him, but prefers secure darker places like the back of your neck or under your arm.
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