Elly

Yes it is okay to have a single budgie but you do have to make sure you spend the time necessary with it. Providing toys, different types of foraging ways to find food and more to keep them busy is important.

Well my prayers are with you and I know you will make the best decision for Sara. In just the short time you have been a member I can tell how much you love Sara and care for her. ((hugs))

Lady you have beautiful birds and your aviary looks very nice Keep the pics coming.

hugs, I am so sorry to read this news there is nothing topical they can put on it? This is a very hard decision, I would weigh the pros and cons and what is best for Sara. I see the vets point and then I see your point too.

good to hear he is perking up

When are you shipping me Lacey for Merlin they are gorgeous Kaz by the way I am still waiting for my other arrivals too

keep an eye on him if you see that he doesn't perk up by tomorrow you may want to take him in to the avian vet for a check.

Our FAQ's are passed over frequently at our forum and if you want a wealth of information here is where you will want to go Great Information from our BBC FAQS As for taming female or males will both be simple to tame with patience. What you are looking for is a younger budgie, one that has been handled from the nest and parent raised. I suggest you start looking for a breeder that works with their budgies from the nest. Most pet stores have budgies that are mixed in age and are not handled and if they were are not anymore. Pet stores are a wonderful place to purchase a budgie you just have to know what to look for you can read this article here Evaluation of a Pet Store. Breeders are excellent to chose because some will take time to handle the babies but you have to ask here is a good article to read Evaluation of a Breeder. Both of these articles are from our FAQ section. If you are looking for a vocal, talkative budgie you may just be wanting a male. If you are looking for a quieter budgie a female is what you may want. Females can learn to talk but males are considered better mimickers. Either male or females are wonderful, taming has to do with time, patience and the birds background. Hope that helps.

Shawna he is so handsome, I was thinking about you 2, I am glad you were able to come in and update. Your so brave Lucas hats off to you!!!

I believe this question as asked before too here is a article Crested by Al-Nassar that will clear up questions on this type of mutation.

blues are hard to photograph I found the especially hard with Merlin who is a violet. Nerwen I agree with you on everything you stated On the 2nd bird I don't see the brown on the cere? I believe 1 and 4 are both cobalts not violet Beautiful birds

she looks like a pet budgie from the picture so yes that is big but don't forget the mass is part of that weight also.

Still good news next time for sure Daz

Nice to met you Norm That is a great picture of you Aly and your niece is beautiful

gorgeous Bea I love flight pics they are so difficult to get . Pretty was SO quick and my camera just couldn't capture it the way you do.

Wonderful news feathers I can't wait to see the babies

A good way to know if they lump is growing to to weigh her. Weighing a budgie is the best indicator of health. Click here this is article if from our FAQ section BBC Article Weighing your Budgie the avian vet advised that birds should be weighed at least 1 a month if not even 2x a month.

It was that way with Merlin and Pretty too Merlin is spiky now.

glad everything went well with the birds at the vets

Congratulations you must be proud!

she is probably the one that cracked the egg and did all the work

I can't answer all the questions but the poos are due to them holding it during the egg laying process they want to keep the nesting box clean and you will also find that they do this when the babies are hatched too.

the hen should be at the avian vet period...any updates on the hen?

Oh my I wonder what happened, good thing you are so attentive to all your birds Kaz here to feeling better Steel

Hey guys i know this is an old post BUT has anyone got the answer to that??? From BBC FAQ section Eggbound Hen Categories for this entry Budgerigar Breeding . This is a very serious condition and should be considered a medical emergency. Egg binding occurs when a hen is has difficulty in laying an egg. There are many signs and symptoms that a hen that is egg bound may display. These include: a hen that looks distressed a hen sitting on the bottom of the cage a hen that has very large droppings that are very runny or contain blood a hen who whips her tail or strains painfully a hen that looks weak, depressed or is breathing rapidly a hen that looks nervous or moves rapidly from perch to perch a hen that is trying to stretch her body up to get relief If you look carefully, you should notice a slight roundness of the underbelly or you may be able to feel the egg if you lightly palpate the area.. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO NOT TRY TO REMOVE THE EGG. If you do this and the egg breaks it can result in the death of the hen. There are many causes for this condition including: a hen that is too young an egg that is too large an egg with a rough shell an egg that is too soft the hen's oviduct (where the egg comes out) is not elastic enough poor nutrition, a lack of vitamins or calcium a hen that is kept in a room that is too dark, cool or damp a hen that has laid too many clutches with no rest in between As stated before, this is a medical emergency and a visit to your avain vet is essential. Avian Vet Look-up You can try to assist the hen by placing her in a warm environment, such as a hospital cage that is covered and has a soft cloth bottom (ensure the hen's claws can't get caught in the material) and dripping some warmed castor oil onto the vent. However this will usually only help if the egg is visible at the vent entrance. Keep the hen as calm as possible and transport her to your avian vet as soon as possible. Last update: 2007-04-25 15:54 Author: feathers aka Aly