Elly

how are they? If they bounce back it could have been the lettuce it is pretty harsh sometimes on the stomach. Even rabbits are to be kept away from it. Now Romaine is better but Iceberg (no nutritional value)

Zebra I agree he looks cobalt his cheek patches are pretty dark the rest I agree with very pretty

Yes Julie :hap:

It does sound like your bird is not well. Giving the benefit of the doubt lettuce can make runny poos but I would assume it would have within 24-48 hours. When birds change significantly like yours has it does mean that there is something wrong. If I told you to wait and see if the bird bounces back it may be to late it may not so it will be a decision you will have to make about a possible vet visit. I have had a personal experience where my bird was singing in the AM flying around and by evening he passed away in my hands (this is not to frighten you but to show you how delicate they are). Please read Signs of a Sick Budgie from our BBC FAQ Section If it was me I would find out if there is an avian vet or a vet that knows about birds in your area. Many times it could be a bacterial infection and if given antibiotics immediately may help the bird recover. This is me though..this is what I would do personally.

(Laughing out loud) I am a mauve lover too

Just to add Merlin is a male and he does the same thing. Jumps on my hand and bites the **** out of my hand then starts to flirt with my thumb :(Laughing out loud): so I think this is normal to be honest. Don't react and if is really hard you can blow lightly in their face and get their attention and say no (they do learn) but don't yell or be nasty as birds will react to fear quickly. You can also when they are biting take your finger under their beak lightly and push up. I remember reading this on the forum and it worked. Whatever you do be gentle . I personally ignore Merlin and he stops and I protect my between my fingers because that is where it would hurt the most.

Joey we are not saying we don't want you here by any means. Advice has been giving your actions speak louder then words. Being young doesn't excuse your actions...willing to learn, be open about what is being said and not repeating your mistakes etc...

Violets come in different shades and some of the coloring can be enhanced in photos by flashes. Merlin is a violet in my signature he is a gorgeous almost blue jean type of blue. His blue always come out different in a flash very similar to the pics above.

gorgeous you don't see that in our pet shops the hen I love the way the violet hue is on her neck she is a beauty. before you know it you will be used to all the feathers and changes I remember getting Merlin thinking Pretty was so much handsomer with Merlin big head and feet now I just love the show look on many budgies.

Welcome You can click on your MY CONTROLS and this is where you will find the options to fix everything

:offtopic: I agree Norm there may not be a avian vet in the area but certainly teaming up with a vet in your area when problems arise is better then not doing anything for a bird that was in pain. Coming here is great but not the same. I am sure you are referring to me as "one of those" that give a guilt trip. My intention is not to give a guilt trip and I apologize if that comes over that way. I have to say though I don't agree with the practice of the "some" that come on the boards asking for help but don't hend any advice. I don't believe everyone needs to agree with me or disagree but when you come back time and time with sick birds that are breeding I would think it would be very frustrating for everyone (meaning though that do or don't breed). It is very sad that their is a price that is put in a life be it a 5.00 hamester, 20 budgie or the FREE dog that is craigslist or walked into my yard... A life is a life. When the animal is beyond help, is suffering they yes I agree euthanization is the right decision. I have been there enough times. Though I do have more respect for people that spend the hundreds of so called hundreds of dollars vs the person that lets their budgie die in pain or kill another one because it is in so much pain or those who just refuse to breed responsibilily. Should some of the birds have been put down long ago most likely but then the same decision they make to save the life they love is it not any different then the decision that a person has to let a bird suffer. Decisions are decisions...(right or wrong) It is a double edge swords for sure. The bird in the end doesn't WIN because it wasn't worth anything but 15.00 (too some people) but I bet if it was a SHOW bird that costed 1000.00 or more every mean would be taken to save its life... I am sure I will get blasted yet again for speaking up for the bird. I apologize for offending you (or anyone else) because I do respect you as a wonderful member and one who gives excellent advice.

great news Kaz, I am very interested to see the babies for sure

the babies look wonderful...I love pieds

congrats, I love the cock's coloring it looks like he was dipped in blue or in green , I really like the YF2 gene when it doesn't wash the whole body.

If you know the parents that helps too. YF2 is dominant over YF1

what a cutie...that is a wonderful picture

Yes Julie...Joey had an egg bound hen that he didn't take to the vet and said he would not. This hen now in turn has killed a cock during her illness. There is another post about it and it is very saddening that anyone would have a breeding program without having the proper finanical means to take care of their birds properly.Again Joey....as I said in the other post. I would also reconsider your breeding set up. If you are unable to afford an avian vet for your birds then you really need not be breeding. I am sure I will get attacked for saying that but it is true. Continuing your breeding set-up without having sufficient funds to vet your birds is wrong and you are potentially letting any of your birds that get sick, eggbound or whatever suffer a very painful death. In my book that is animal abuse.(as said I will probably get slammed but the truth does hurt. Julie here is the post http://forums.budgiebreeders.asn.au/index....16796&st=20

I would also reconsider your breeding set up. If you are unable to afford an avian vet for your birds then you really need not be breeding. I am sure I will get attacked for saying that but it is true. Continuing your breeding set-up without having sufficient funds to vet your birds is wrong and you are potentially letting any of your birds that get sick, eggbound or whatever suffer a very painful death. In my book that is animal abuse. Chow....

Bubbles thank you... Kaz yes send to me, I would love to know how you can tell they are carrying the dusk gene.

I love the last picture

Yellowface is the description of the yellow on her head. There are 2 types. They YF type 1 where the yellow is restricted to just the mask area of the face or the Type 2 where the yellow can bleed into the body of the bird and other parts. Tori to me looks like a Type 1.

okay reading about turtles because my son has a report. The females are created from the very high temperatures while the males are created from the lower temps. You will see more female turtles born in the spring and beginning of summer and more males at the end of summer. YES this is in the turtle book. It is the 3rd part of the incubation where this occurs in turtles.

What a spectaular bird, I really love the new are rarer mutations that you are getting. Make sure you post these gorgeous pictures in our mutation post that I believe is PINNED under mutations. The wing color is beautiful.

They are gorgeous I love the first one

Can I ask what the description of a dusk budgie? He is gorgeous to me though he looks like a olive budgie but I know there is a difference so please explain thanks Norm