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Personally it looks like a hen in breeding condition, I don't see scaley face.

I agree with everyone's advice, you will also find that the first one will probably always be more tamer then the 2nd one because you spent so much time with it vs just 30 days with the new one while he/she is in quarantine. I found this to be true with my 2 birds, I also found that Pretty did stop talking when we got Merlin. It was still a really good mix and I believe having 2 is so much fun you just have to realize you won't be center stage anymore.

I have been wondering how you have been doing and Millie is fairing. You are such a busy busy bee that we miss you but we know you will be back . Good to hear from you and you are having a good time, makes learning so much more easier, look forward to pics in the future, I love seeing them. all.

sorry to hear about the your loss Dave Glad everything else with the birds is going well.

I don't breed Shannon, your birds are beautiful, so I don't give much advice in that aspect. Good luck in your endeavor .

the babies looking out the of the nest box are just too cute.

good to hear, make sure she is eating and drinking, keep her warm and monitor her poops and if you can I would still get her into an avian vet.

The pied is a male and the other one looks female. They are cute .

it is like a yawn and it is normal, I noticed Pretty did it but I really have not seen Merlin do it.

if I have time I will do some googling too renee

Make sure you keep her very warm too, I believe there is a set-up for a hospital cage in the FAQ warmth is a main factor in keeping your budgie alive and of course getting her to a vet, I hope all is okay, keep us updated.

hugs to all you with the heat, snowing a bit again today

keep a radio on that really helps, I wouldn't rely on the mirror all the time because that can be frustrating to a budgie not having his friend talk back to him.

I first hand can tell you a budgie will starve itself if it doesn't like what it is in front of it, Kaz can second it since she went through it with me with Merlin, I did a minor seed change but it was a bit of a different color and Merlin refused to eat and almost died on me. Thanks for sharing.

I just wanted to welcome you, there isn't much more to say as you are getting great advice from all the other members here , that is what I love about BBC!!

The explanation SW gave seems more logical .

call the police ...

that is good

I agree and that last picture you must enter it in the Budgie of the Month that is so cute.

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your budgies are gorgeous, wide variety of colors and mutations :rip: