Elly

I agree with Kaz there you don't want any fighting or injury.

Oh my goodness they are cute and I love the first one. Merlin does that with his feathers on his head too blows them up a bit (Laughing out loud) .

I both budgies make the ACK ACK sound. Pretty was a huge ACKER and he is a male you don't hear an ACK out of Merlin at all.

Did you ever consider taking her into an avian vet and see what they say to rule out neurological or behavioral fear shaking?

I agree with the above statements (hugs to you).

Good to hear it just worries me when I hear those stories and in the end nothing is ever free even the pet because of the vet and follow-up care it needs that is not free but I know it will have a wonderful home now with you. That is all they really need is stability. Make sure you quarentine all your new birds and everything should work out well.

I enjoyed seeing your flock again the new and the old thank you for sharing.

beautiful picture Dave

Since you only have 1 budgie I don't suggest worming there is no need for it. Those with aviaries outside do need to worm as a preventative. Don't forget a healthy diet with fruits, veggies, pellets, and seed. Millet can be used as a great training tool or a bribe to get them back into their cage so don't over do it as mentioned above. In our FAQ section we have wonderful information about nutrition which is going to be the #1 thing in keeping your bird healthy. Additives are wonderful but giving them the vitamains they need through their food is better just like us humans. Budgies are stubborn creatures and may not take to different foods readily but with encouragement, different ways of presenting it to them and persistance even the most stubborn budgie will learn to love their veggies and fruits and even pellets. As for the cuttlebone Merlin never touches his Pretty always did. If it makes you feel better you can shave some cuttlebone on top of his food daily after you have changed it or blown off the husks. I hope that helps.

Isn't it amazing that even when we know so much we still neglect the things at home or even ourselves. How many times you see the cardiologist and he is the one who is overweight with heart issues. You don't mean to neglect anyone or even yourself life happens, we get busy and there is no room for excuses but it is life right . Under your care they will get back in shape and everything will be okay. Remember they love you and they are certainly by any means NOT abused.

oh my gosh look how sweet and those crops are so full

Birds are driven by the the short days and the longer days (in the spring) you will find that they will be more active. This is all birds in the wild and in our homes. I find that Merlin is quieter especially on day that is not sunny and much more active on a sunny day. He also takes his naps more during the afternoon.

That is awesome news Tam (claps)

Welcome to the forums I see this is your first post. I agree with the above stated. If you have pictures we would love to see your "extended" family.

Oh I think it was like the 2nd link I know it was one of the pictures in the first post.

very sad news, hugs

What was the appearance of this place? It sounds like a bird mill. I am not trying to be nasty just asking. A tiel with a broken wing given away for free? That doesn't make any sense. I would take your birds to an avian vet especially the tiel to see if anything can be done for this bird. It may be too far gone but a expert opinion is what you need. Look forward to pictures.

I am so sorry I can't even imagine. We will keep them in our prsyers.

what a cute and I agree a she

how wonderful do you have pictures?

what a pretty girl, Merlin would :budgiedance: her :bluebudgie:

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A dash that is very little . I have read that bread is not good for outside birds because of the salt content is too high and it can blow up their tummies and of course our budgies it is really considered a no no. Like anything moderation is best.

Now that Budgie of the Month is open you should submit one of your pictures hint hint

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