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The chicks leave the box (fledge) between 4 and 5 weeks of age. However, they should not be removed from their parents until they can crack seeds competently on their own. This is usually at about 6 weeks of age. 6 weeks is not always the exact age, more a guideline. Some chicks may be able to eat on their own before then and some may take a little longer. Last update: 2005-10-03 10:50 Author: Bea This is from the FAQ section :fear hope that helps.

Good to hear everything is okay and she was found.

your bird looks to have very poor feathers and that is usually related to a nutritional deficiency. Even if your bird is molting it can be due to poor nutrition and this is when you need to bump up a good diet. What do you feel your bird on a daily basis? also just a note and I am sure this is debatable but grit is not necessary for a budgies diet (some give it on a less frequent occasion) but budgies do hull their seed. I personally don't give mine grit. Here is good advice on a diet from our FAQ's http://forums.budgiebreeders.asn.au/faqs/i...id=2&artlang=en

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these chicks looks so plump, healthy and simply gorgeous Kaz. Great job!

OMG Bea that is too funny

I was a Blue Budgie Don't worry Paul I am blue too I guess all of us blue budgies will crowd in the corner

That last pics is beautiful Bea with Oz and Mick. Great pics esp flight ones.

I found Bea's statement to be the best advice you can give "I spend hours with them each day, perhaps that's why i've remained a member of the flock" They key is to remain the member of the flock and the only way is with a lot of time. Remember they are not considered domestic animals like cats and dogs they are still "wild" and to be part of this type of structure you need to be one of them.

okay that first baby stole my heart completely pack him up Shawna you are closer then Kaz and there is no ocean between us just lakes oh yes and trying to smuggle them in . They are gorgeous.

oh they all look wonderful and you know I have a soft spot for those yellowface 2 r. or d. pieds

so she needs to shave her legs no biggy how cute though I have never see that

she is beautiful

that is a good time explains why you are up when I am (Laughing out loud) thank you Kaz too she has been helping me sort too

Ahhh okay I thought someone adopted see there had a moment A trip to Kaz's Aviary huh......Cheeta :hap:

oh my look at that they are shopping for you already

who adopted Mammoth if I may ask? A forum member or friend . What a lucky birdie!!! I think that one is mauve because the cheek patches are very dark blue. They are all so gorgeous.

Yep I believe my Merlin is 1/2 and 1/2 not a full blooded "english" aka show budgie.

I will go with Bea I am seriously this cere doesn't look blue it looks pinkish

you can try what I suggested above another thing is since he loves you very much have you tried to do the stepping game where you promote him to continously step up on your fingers as a ladder for some exercise, does he like to play with toys with you at all?

Welcome aboard as Kaz said if you have a picture that would really help of your budgie.

She is beautiful will you try her out for the show ring when she is ready?

just a note the FAQ is for a question and answer forum section it is simply will be for frequently answered questions. Wanted to point too :bluebudgie: Welcome Robin.

in his post he said brown so that is why I say that (Laughing out loud) but my screen it looks femalish though but certainly could be male :bluebudgie:

awe Kaz :bluebudgie:, I do agree though the YF greys are very stunning and to find one in the US or at least by me is rarity.