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Bedo

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  1. Due to the death of the female I had too hand raise the baby budgies. (first time I have done it) One was dead in the nest and unfortunately one died at the first feed. I have 1 remaining and t seems to be coming long well after about 10 days. (about 3 weeks old now) All seems okay but my biggest problem is the hand rearing formula (avione) that has dried on the budgie. It is rock hard. Any advice on how to get it off and in future when you feed should you give them a wash. Thanks
  2. Hi Neville and Kaz It seems you were exactly right as its slowly getting its feathers back (lost one unfortunately). I was wondering how long would it take? still has a fair way to go. Steve
  3. Thanks for that, I might look at taking the chicks out and wean them. Steve
  4. Can someone please advice or point me in the right direction as I cannot find an answer. I have 2 babies who should be out of the nest by now (actually one keeps jumping out) but they are not fully feathered. They have feathers on the wings and tail but body has none. First time for the parents to breed in the last 12 months. The mother is a lutino with the pink eyes and she is missing a few feathers underneath. Is it a generic thing? Thanks Steve
  5. How wet did it get and how long was it wet, like is it mouldy or smelly. It only was wet last night from some splashing, all looks good. Thanks KAz
  6. Hi When I was young (30 years ago)I was told that budgies should not eat wet seed. After all the rain we have had some of my seed got wet. IS it still the case that wet seed is not good for the budgies? Thanks Steve
  7. Hi Joey

    I have one cabinet at the moment new and have some spare cocks. I live in sydney but will be at Lake Munmorah this week from wed to sun. Send me an email at bedo@tpg.com.au if interested. Steve

  8. Hi Kaz Whats the trick to these traps, I brought one a month ago and had no luck. Thanks Steve
  9. Hi Steve, you need to look in the FAQ section and read an article called CARE OF BABY BUDGIES IN THE NEST. Thanks heaps, I will start today
  10. Hi Kaz, I have some neighbours who want some budgies for pets and I was thinking of handraising. But you say daily handling is good. Does that mean going to the breeding box and handle the chicks. Will the parents worry about it? How long do you have them away from the box? I have them in breeding cabinets, would you take the whole box away and handle the chicks? I understand that this would not be done until they are a few weeks old. Thanks Steve
  11. My best breeding pair has given me another colour. Can you please advise. ALso am I right in saying it is a male. Thanks Mother Father 3 pics of the baby
  12. Bedo

    Toxic Plant.

    Hi I have had a look at a few lists and cannot find greviella, bottlebrush and crepe myrte on the lists. I assume these are safe because of the wild birds. Am I right with this???
  13. Thanks nubbly5, that is how the daughter described him + she wants to keep him. Also thanks to all for your help. Steve
  14. This is my latest baby. its white all over with a touch of blue on the front. How would this one be named/described. The parents are below Hen Cock No other budgies involved (learnt last time) Thanks Steve
  15. are you sure its her not mice taking them I am sure its not mice, checked and there is no sign of them, have traps set all the time as well.
  16. Hi I have a pair of budgies in a breeding box and she has laid eggs a few times now, usually btwn 3 and 5. She will sit on them and the male will also help her. Quite often when I check on them the male will have a wing over the female. They seem to be healthy and are well fed with seed and veges/fruit. Cuttle fish is always there. The problem is after a while she will eat the eggs, as there is no sign of them left. The whole lot is gone. I have tried to find an answer but came up empty. What is the best solution, is she just a bad mother? Thanks Steve
  17. Can you post some pictures of the possible parents Steve :grouphug: Hi Kaz Here are the pics of the parents, they are the best I good get First 2 are the mother http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae60/al...rds/mother2.jpg http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae60/al...rds/mother1.jpg next 2 are the father http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae60/al...s/father1-1.jpg http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae60/al...s/father2-1.jpg
  18. Thanks for all that, sorry about the hassle, things have changed alot since I was a young bloke. Next time I will prepare a bit better. Steve
  19. Thanks again Yes they were bred in an aviary. I have a pair of rogue green budgies that lay heaps of eggs (had 10 in the box the other day), so I guess what you are saying the third bird might be one of their babies. If need be I can get a picture of the parents over the next couple of days. Steve
  20. Thanks Kaz Obviously I need to do a bit more training. There are three birds only, 2 photos of each. The father is the same as the first one (first 2 photos) and the mother is the same as the second baby (photo 3 and 4)
  21. Hi all After 30 odd years I am back with a few budgies and just had my first babies. Back then there was just green and blue and if you were lucky you got a yellow. (I never was) Could you help me with the following and sexes. I know the last one is green and I think they are all female!!! They are from the same parents. 1. 2. 3. Thanks Steve PS. The last 2 are for sale, the first we are keeping as a pet, appropriately named Sky by the wife.
  22. Bedo

    Cats

    I have the 4 new budgies and I am trialling a net from bunnings. So far so good, will add a sensor light soon. Steve
  23. Bedo

    Cats

    Thanks for the ideas, I will give them a try, getting 2 more pairs friday so will see what happens. (Don't think I will try the shotgun)
  24. Bedo

    Cats

    Hi, just starting back into budgies and have found the site very useful. I have a problem.... I have a couple of good breeding cabinets with some budgies in them. They are located under a awning at the side of the house. My garage is to dark to keep them in. There is a cat in the area who comes prowling only at night and has injured some of the budgies but luckily not bad. Any ideas to keep this cat away. I cannot get near it. Steve
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