Elly

It really depends Pet Shops can be good and Breeders can be bad and vs versa, in the FAQ there is an excellent article written up about evaulating both. I think research and asking question is going to lead you to answering your own question.

Do you find this is when she is going through her molt? Birds molt every 3-4 months depending on if they are inside or outside aviary birds because of this they tend to become more moody.

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You have been given good advice, I just wanted to say welcome and he is a cutie

a lot of time birds do eat without the owners seeing them, a healthy budgie will eat, ask your friend to lightly blow on the food and see if any empy husks fly away many times it looks like they didn't eat but they did, as for water it is rare to see a budgie drink water until they are comfortable with their enviroment.

I am sorry for your loss but now she is gone you have to think about Kimy and have her checked out by the vet and make sure she is not sick like Ginny. Did the vet say what was wrong? I would wait to ensure Kimy is okay and I am not sure if piggies are like budgies but isn't there a quarantine period too for these type of pets? Anyways, again I am sorry, I hope the advice I give you helps.

that is funny

that is wonderful Kaz, as a group you have made a difference.

It takes a while for new feathers to grow back in they usually will start coming back within 3-4 months, I know this just through experience with my birds being clipped. Why they keep breaking I am not sure I am sure somone will answer there for you better then I.

That is a wonderful story Kaz, keep us updated if you keep in contact with her. You know we at one time didn't know what we were doing and at one point somone helped us out. If she is willing to listen and take suggestions as she seems she is per your post before you know it she will have a budgie haven at her place too. Knowledge is amazing and when people are open to it is incredible the changes that are done to improve the lives of others.

Did you know that you could ADD CONTENT to the FAQ's? If you know of a question that comes up all the time but is not yet located in the FAQ you can ADD IT to be approved. Not all FAQ's are approved but many are, this is not a place to have open discussion or questions but a place to ADD Frequently Asked Questions, so if you would like to be part of expanding our FAQ system this is how you can do it . CLICK HERE >> then on top click ADD CONTENT >> fill out the form completely and click submit. You will not be notified if it is approved or not approved but to see if it has been added give it 48 hours and then you can look in the FAQ to see if your FAQ has been added. If you have questions feel free to PM me.

Added this informaiton to the FAQ (this is so I know) - Elly

Time to vote for your favorite budgie picture. The member with the most votes will WIN September Budgie of the Month!!! The winner will have a special post dedicated to their winning picture AND an emblem added to their signature for the month of September letting everyone know they won. Don't forget we are accepting entries for October Budgie of the month too Click HERE tp enter. We ask no comments are added to this post if you have questions you can PM me :hap:

Put in your best entry for Budgie of the Month. Every one has until the 30th of September to enter a picture. Three judges have been picked for this months judging, all other members/site promoters/G.Mods are welcome to enter. One picture per member per month. Please remember to keep to the board rules of maximum. If this is not met then you picture will not be accepted. Any post you make to this thread will not show up so please do not repost. Good luck to all that enter. Winners are recognized for the whole month with a Budgie of the Month Picture (below) which is added to their signature line and it is removed after the month is over and is added to the next winners signature line. :hap: Read here on how to post pictures within guide regulation Photo Regulations/How to Post TIPS on taking good pictures that WIN Make sure you have good lighting Try and take your budgie's picture without the bar cages, many camera's will let you zoom in and you can put the lense between the space If it is a close-up use your macro setting (symbolized on some camera's by a flower) and then press the shutter button 1/2 way and let it focus If the picture is blurry check your setting and try again Make sure you resize your pictures to message board size (640x480) too small of pictures are hard to see

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that is awesome, do you have updated pics? would love to see them.

Awe he is sweet :hap: if you didn't get his picture in for the competition for last month you can enter him in for October

:hap: can't wait

cool idea Kaz, I am going with hen too but I am no expert with the young ones

I agree she sounds very sick and you need to talk to our mom, when animals die of old age it is a heart attack, suddenly or stroke this sounds like a respiratory infection of some sort and she will need antibiotics to get well and on top of that your other piggie is at risk to catch what she has, they are very delicate just like budgies and need special avian care. I hope your mom listens and you get her to a vet before it is too late.l

Thank you Neville...I forgot to add the Black Eyed Self (BES) is there a way you can tell the difference between this mutation and the ones above? Especially the DEC? Anyone want to do a simplified explanation of the Dominant Pied Variations vs the Recessive Pied?

I think you have a very acrobatic budgie that is one nut short of a peanut , actually she sounds like a a lot of fun and you should enjoy her antics

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