Lobostar 0 Posted May 7, 2009 Member ID: 5,272 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 8 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 25 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 205 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/05/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 20, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Looking around the site I'm amazed by the beautiful budgies that everyone has. I notice most of them seem much fatter and seem to have a bigger head then the ones I've kept... Is this a different type of budgie to mine? And is it okay to keep these different "types" of budgies together? Reason I ask is that I'm looking to add a new hen to my home and I want to make sure both my current budgie and her will get along. I also feed my budgie on different types of seed (both from the supermarket and stuff I buy at a bird "specialist") along with a supply of different fruit and cuttlebone. Am I not feeding my pets correctly? I mean could that affect their growth? Link to comment
**KAZ** 0 Posted May 7, 2009 Member ID: 1,976 Group: Site Members Followers: 2 Topic Count: 521 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 25,294 Content Per Day: 1.28 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 152,977 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 24/01/06 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 6, 2015 Birthday: 07/01/1956 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Looking around the site I'm amazed by the beautiful budgies that everyone has. I notice most of them seem much fatter and seem to have a bigger head then the ones I've kept... a few members have show budgiesIs this a different type of budgie to mine? show budgies can be bigger but primarily have a lot more feather And is it okay to keep these different "types" of budgies together? Yes...no problems...show type budgies are generally quieter and more easily handled Reason I ask is that I'm looking to add a new hen to my home and I want to make sure both my current budgie and her will get along. Two boys get along better than a boy and girl I also feed my budgie on different types of seed (both from the supermarket and stuff I buy at a bird "specialist") along with a supply of different fruit and cuttlebone. Am I not feeding my pets correctly? I mean could that affect their growth? variety is key, good quality seeds, fresh fruit and vegies, natural branches like gumtree, peppermint, bottlebrush, some mashed boiled egg and so on all makes for a healthy budgie Link to comment
shannon bird breeder 0 Posted May 7, 2009 Member ID: 4,671 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 60 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 1,386 Content Per Day: 0.07 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 7,755 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 17/09/08 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 24, 2011 Birthday: 12/09/1994 Share Posted May 7, 2009 (edited) Looking around the site I'm amazed by the beautiful budgies that everyone has. I notice most of them seem much fatter and seem to have a bigger head then the ones I've kept... Is this a different type of budgie to mine? And is it okay to keep these different "types" of budgies together? Reason I ask is that I'm looking to add a new hen to my home and I want to make sure both my current budgie and her will get along. I also feed my budgie on different types of seed (both from the supermarket and stuff I buy at a bird "specialist") along with a supply of different fruit and cuttlebone. Am I not feeding my pets correctly? I mean could that affect their growth? the birds that we have are show birds you have the pet tripes yes thay are okay to be in the same cage yes and no if i was you i will not feed tham the supermarket food the specialist seed is the best and kaz bet me to it Edited May 7, 2009 by shannon bird breeder Link to comment
Lobostar 0 Posted May 7, 2009 Member ID: 5,272 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 8 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 25 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 205 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/05/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 Thanks for the answers! Where is the best place for me to get seed? Are there any brands you would recommend? Link to comment
**KAZ** 0 Posted May 7, 2009 Member ID: 1,976 Group: Site Members Followers: 2 Topic Count: 521 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 25,294 Content Per Day: 1.28 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 152,977 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 24/01/06 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 6, 2015 Birthday: 07/01/1956 Share Posted May 7, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the answers! Where is the best place for me to get seed? Are there any brands you would recommend? I dont buy brands of seed as I have hundreds of budgies and buy my seed in bulk. One thing I do know is you never buy plain brand seed as it has "filler seeds" which arent any good for the budgies and have no savings for the buyer. Edited May 7, 2009 by KAZ Link to comment
Pearce 0 Posted May 7, 2009 Member ID: 4,449 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 123 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,475 Content Per Day: 0.12 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 14,280 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 18/06/08 Status: Offline Last Seen: February 7, 2011 Birthday: 21/04/1991 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Stock feed stores sell seed. If my supplier does not have any seed available, I go to a stock feed/farm store. I check through all the bags of seed to see what kind of seed is in their. The birds will not eat some of the seeds, so the bag with the less "filler" seeds is best. Link to comment
macka 0 Posted May 7, 2009 Member ID: 3,383 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 2 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 1,136 Content Per Day: 0.18 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 6,440 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/05/07 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 31, 2012 Birthday: 24/06/1948 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Seeing as you only have 2 budgies & one you have had for 4yrs or more,I think your feed is okay. But any of the better brands at the super market,would be okay.I sell 5kgs to a bloke I know,he has 2 budgies,Get to know one of the breedersmthat buy in bulk & they will most likely sell you some. Link to comment
Daz 0 Posted May 8, 2009 Member ID: 4,838 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 247 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 4,882 Content Per Day: 0.25 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 36,650 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 19/11/08 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 2, 2022 Birthday: 02/02/1964 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Good thought Macka Link to comment
luckaholic 0 Posted December 29, 2010 Member ID: 6,015 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 4 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 33 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 205 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/04/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 26, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2010 I get golden cobb budgie seed, it doesnt have any filler seeds in it. I get 5kg bags for about $12. This suits us fine as we only have 15 birds. Link to comment
**KAZ** 0 Posted December 29, 2010 Member ID: 1,976 Group: Site Members Followers: 2 Topic Count: 521 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 25,294 Content Per Day: 1.28 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 152,977 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 24/01/06 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 6, 2015 Birthday: 07/01/1956 Share Posted December 29, 2010 I get golden cobb budgie seed, it doesnt have any filler seeds in it. I get 5kg bags for about $12. This suits us fine as we only have 15 birds. I also use Golden Cob seed. 100kgs per month Link to comment
luckaholic 0 Posted December 29, 2010 Member ID: 6,015 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 4 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 33 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 205 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/04/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 26, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2010 I get golden cobb budgie seed, it doesnt have any filler seeds in it. I get 5kg bags for about $12. This suits us fine as we only have 15 birds. I also use Golden Cob seed. 100kgs per month Oh god my finace would have a fit if I had that many birds!!! hahaha Link to comment
Phylly 0 Posted December 30, 2010 Member ID: 5,208 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 10 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 40 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 310 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 15/04/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 20, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Seems like this is an old topic that has been started up again I was wondering though, what do these filler seeds look like and how can you tell if the seeds you buy have them? Thanks Link to comment
**KAZ** 0 Posted December 30, 2010 Member ID: 1,976 Group: Site Members Followers: 2 Topic Count: 521 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 25,294 Content Per Day: 1.28 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 152,977 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 24/01/06 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 6, 2015 Birthday: 07/01/1956 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Seems like this is an old topic that has been started up again I was wondering though, what do these filler seeds look like and how can you tell if the seeds you buy have them? Thanks Filler seeds arent a type of seed. Its the wording used to describe any seed in a blend that birds wont or don t usually eat. Cheapie supermarket seed often has wheat in it...........cheap and takes up space and weight in a bag..........not for budgies as a rule. Link to comment
luckaholic 0 Posted December 30, 2010 Member ID: 6,015 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 4 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 33 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 205 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/04/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 26, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Seems like this is an old topic that has been started up again I was wondering though, what do these filler seeds look like and how can you tell if the seeds you buy have them? Thanks Sorry my fault, didnt read the date. Im not sure about budgies but I used to buy a different seed that had alot of wheat (i think it was wheat with the husk on) and sorghum in it and neither of these were ever eaten by either my budgies or teils. I only buy seed now that doesnt have these in it. Link to comment
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