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What Age Should You Breed Budgies At?

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Jack Robinson View Member Profile	Jul 16 2010, 10:55 Post #1
Young Budgie Group: Site Members Posts: 128 Joined: July 9, 2010 Member No.: 6,166 Country: Australia City/Town: Broadford, Victoria Gender: Male Breeder: Yes Show Breeder: No My Club: N/A Budgies Kept: 10	Hi I was wondering at what age should birds breed at? As in what age should i put two birds into a breeding cabinet. And also is there anyway of telling how old a budgie is and if it is ready to breed? -------------------- Regards, Jack Robinson [URL=http://img685.imageshack.us/i/cimg1181640x480100x55.jpg/][IMG] Some of my birds.

rachelm View Member Profile	Jul 16 2010, 11:02 Post #2
Mature Budgie Group: Site Members Posts: 396 Joined: April 23, 2010 From: Melbourne Member No.: 6,042 Country: Australia City/Town: Mornington Peninsula Gender: female Breeder: Yes Show Breeder: Yes My Club: Nepean Budgies Kept: 32	QUOTE(Jack Robinson @ Jul 16 2010, 10:55) Hi I was wondering at what age should birds breed at? As in what age should i put two birds into a breeding cabinet. And also is there anyway of telling how old a budgie is and if it is ready to breed? Hi Jack, have a read through FAQ, heaps of info on breeding. Here's a link CAN I BREED YOUNG BUDGIES? ALSO BREEDING BUDGIES This post has been edited by rachelm: Jul 16 2010, 11:04

Jack Robinson View Member Profile	Jul 16 2010, 11:13 Post #3
Young Budgie Group: Site Members Posts: 128 Joined: July 9, 2010 Member No.: 6,166 Country: Australia City/Town: Broadford, Victoria Gender: Male Breeder: Yes Show Breeder: No My Club: N/A Budgies Kept: 10	I have already read that FAQ but it does't give a age or answer any of my other questions...??? -------------------- Regards, Jack Robinson [URL=http://img685.imageshack.us/i/cimg1181640x480100x55.jpg/][IMG] Some of my birds.

KAZ View Member Profile	Jul 16 2010, 11:17 Post #4
Co - Administrator Group: Administrators Posts: 22,521 Joined: January 25, 2006 From: Western Australia Member No.: 1,976 Country: australia City/Town: Perth Gender: f Breeder: Yes Show Breeder: Yes My Club: MBC and SWBC Budgies Kept: 320	No younger than 12 months. No older than 4 years for a female -------------------- Budgie Community Forums Co Administrator Member of South West Budgerigar Club and Metropolitan Budgerigar Club Member of the Rare Budgerigar Club Member Professional Car Society and Cadillac La Salle Club Please remember - due to board rules, *Posted Pictures* are to be no larger than 640x480 pixels. *How to Post Pictures* Please *No Text Shortcuts* or *Double Posting- this is a general message not a personal one.* Information on *Signatures and Avatars Sizes* Thanks in advance for your cooperation from *The Moderating Team* When Posting Please remember: BE COURTEOUS. BE TOLERANT; KEEP IT CLEAN, PLEASE; PLEASE STAY ON TOPIC; WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE POSTINGS Metropoltan Budgerigar Club Forum http://s14.invisionfree.com/Metro_Club/index.php ....for show budgie owners/breeders.

Jack Robinson View Member Profile	Jul 16 2010, 12:55 Post #5
Young Budgie Group: Site Members Posts: 128 Joined: July 9, 2010 Member No.: 6,166 Country: Australia City/Town: Broadford, Victoria Gender: Male Breeder: Yes Show Breeder: No My Club: N/A Budgies Kept: 10	Thanks Daz how would I tell if my bird is 12 months old? -------------------- Regards, Jack Robinson [URL=http://img685.imageshack.us/i/cimg1181640x480100x55.jpg/][IMG] Some of my birds.

KAZ View Member Profile	Jul 16 2010, 13:00 Post #6
Co - Administrator Group: Administrators Posts: 22,521 Joined: January 25, 2006 From: Western Australia Member No.: 1,976 Country: australia City/Town: Perth Gender: f Breeder: Yes Show Breeder: Yes My Club: MBC and SWBC Budgies Kept: 320	QUOTE(Jack Robinson @ Jul 16 2010, 11:25) Thanks Daz how would I tell if my bird is 12 months old? KAZ not DAZ If you dont know then dont breed until you have had the bird long enough to know for sure. If not post pictures here. -------------------- Budgie Community Forums Co Administrator Member of South West Budgerigar Club and Metropolitan Budgerigar Club Member of the Rare Budgerigar Club Member Professional Car Society and Cadillac La Salle Club Please remember - due to board rules, *Posted Pictures* are to be no larger than 640x480 pixels. *How to Post Pictures* Please *No Text Shortcuts* or *Double Posting- this is a general message not a personal one.* Information on *Signatures and Avatars Sizes* Thanks in advance for your cooperation from *The Moderating Team* When Posting Please remember: BE COURTEOUS. BE TOLERANT; KEEP IT CLEAN, PLEASE; PLEASE STAY ON TOPIC; WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE POSTINGS Metropoltan Budgerigar Club Forum http://s14.invisionfree.com/Metro_Club/index.php ....for show budgie owners/breeders.

Jack Robinson View Member Profile	Jul 16 2010, 13:17 Post #7
Young Budgie Group: Site Members Posts: 128 Joined: July 9, 2010 Member No.: 6,166 Country: Australia City/Town: Broadford, Victoria Gender: Male Breeder: Yes Show Breeder: No My Club: N/A Budgies Kept: 10	Sorry about the name spelling i was rushing lol I will get onto it tonight. P.S I have herd you can tell by how far the black lines come down to the cere if you get me?? -------------------- Regards, Jack Robinson [URL=http://img685.imageshack.us/i/cimg1181640x480100x55.jpg/][IMG] Some of my birds.

KAZ View Member Profile	Jul 16 2010, 13:36 Post #8
Co - Administrator Group: Administrators Posts: 22,521 Joined: January 25, 2006 From: Western Australia Member No.: 1,976 Country: australia City/Town: Perth Gender: f Breeder: Yes Show Breeder: Yes My Club: MBC and SWBC Budgies Kept: 320	QUOTE(Jack Robinson @ Jul 16 2010, 11:47) Sorry about the name spelling i was rushing lol I will get onto it tonight. P.S I have herd you can tell by how far the black lines come down to the cere if you get me?? No. The lines are more to do with babies before first moult. If you are at all unsure of ages do NOT add a nestbox. -------------------- Budgie Community Forums Co Administrator Member of South West Budgerigar Club and Metropolitan Budgerigar Club Member of the Rare Budgerigar Club Member Professional Car Society and Cadillac La Salle Club Please remember - due to board rules, *Posted Pictures* are to be no larger than 640x480 pixels. *How to Post Pictures* Please *No Text Shortcuts* or *Double Posting- this is a general message not a personal one.* Information on *Signatures and Avatars Sizes* Thanks in advance for your cooperation from *The Moderating Team* When Posting Please remember: BE COURTEOUS. BE TOLERANT; KEEP IT CLEAN, PLEASE; PLEASE STAY ON TOPIC; WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE POSTINGS Metropoltan Budgerigar Club Forum http://s14.invisionfree.com/Metro_Club/index.php ....for show budgie owners/breeders.

Jack Robinson View Member Profile	Jul 16 2010, 18:24 Post #9
Young Budgie Group: Site Members Posts: 128 Joined: July 9, 2010 Member No.: 6,166 Country: Australia City/Town: Broadford, Victoria Gender: Male Breeder: Yes Show Breeder: No My Club: N/A Budgies Kept: 10	Yep. Thanks for the advice -------------------- Regards, Jack Robinson [URL=http://img685.imageshack.us/i/cimg1181640x480100x55.jpg/][IMG] Some of my birds.

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