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Question
hi, ive read that you are not specialized in budgies but i just have a quick question... while i was putting one of my baby budgies (about 2 weeks) back in the cage with the mother, she went to bite my hand..but she accidently caught under the eye of the baby... i was just wondering if you knew whether the baby will be ok or if i should watch for something ? ... thank you

Answer
Just watch for any sign of infection. If they are used to being handled you could even try to bathe the wound. Use warm water and a little salt, but not too much for it to be strong.
Do understand that I am only specialised with chickens, and some of the methods you use with them are a bit harsher than what you would do with budgies, so please be careful if you're bathing her eye.