**KAZ**

I use a mozzie/moth zapper. its gets the flies as well and it uses no poisons.

When you said he got a "toy or two" was any of those toys mirror related ? Do any have mirrors or shiny surfaces ? A budgie can bond to a mirror or shiny surface and bite those that threaten its "new relationship"

Some of the ingredients on that list are UK or EUROPE based anyway and we dont get it here.

Its also a sign of opaline. Piks would help.

You are way better off having only ONE PAIR to a cage with their own nesting box. Anything else is called colony breeding and risks the lives of parents and eggs and chicks from fights over possession of boxes etc. Noone can advise you on whether or not a cage is big enough unless sizes are given. Everyone has a different idea of what "LARGE" is

You and she are doing really well

Well done Squeak

Your hen can be nothing but a skyblue normal.

Yes. Find a good avian vet and get him assessed.

Sky violet greywing cock and skyblue normal hen

Looks worse than average french moult to me. French moult doesnt usually affect the body feathers in that way.

Hi Finn you wont buy a championship bird. What you will buy is called stock birds. No breeder sells his best. The stock birds you will buy are the ones that if you pair them up well, and they do breed well, will breed you birds you will put your legrings on and you will show. If you do well you may end up with a champion or at very least one that wins you something on the show bench if thats where you are heading. First and foremost ....are you in a club yet ? If not, best to join one. Breeding season depends on climate. Some breeders shut down breeding over the hottest part of the year, some have better conditions and can breed all year round. Since you have the "bible" of show breeding books..............thats a good start. Choosing good birds ? Look for long masks wide brow ( called width of cere ) Good size Health and vitality. Dont choose any bird with a poopy bottom and dull feathers. Dont buy a moulting bird of you can help it. Try not to buy any older hens. Hens are considered past safe breeding age after 4 years. Cocks can breed even past 6-7 years. With hens its best to buy them very young and allow them time to grow. No breeding under 12 months of age. Choose the bird before you choose colour. You can get distracted by colour and end up with a lesser bird or a less healthy bird if you get distracted by pretty colours. If you go looking for $20 birds you may be sold birds that are destined for the petshop. If you are willing to pay a little extra you may have a better choice. Be flexible in that regard but mindful of a beginners budget. Good luck. Welcome Cheers kaz

I am agreeing with Nerwen. There are signs to me he is dommie pied too,

Welcome to our forum. We have lots to share here and we have a really good FAQ section too for past information

In our food and nutrition forum there is seed blends listed under the recipe topic. A lot of us budgie owners feed boiled mashed egg too. Take a look in that topic here http://forums.budgiebreeders.asn.au/index.php?showtopic=29023

Hi liz, It sounds like he may be a french moult budgie. Can you please post some photos ?

AHA !! Forgot about that

Looks like all hens to me

I agree with Nerwen...........male

What colour are the eyes ? If red, is it a fallow ?

Female. Try and remember that using facebook photos only is visible if the person looking has facebook. If not they cant see your photos from those links. Photobucket is good for everyone

Amy has a gorgeous baby BOY named Daniel

Gotcha Well good to have on the verandah. Mine was loaned out when my daughters wedding reception was held at the in laws place. It killed a few mozzies that night too

Great photos. You havent lost your touch The birds look so healthy too

Just noticed what you were talking about in this photo Peter Just want to mention. My feather duster had no extra food. Tried to offer it but all she wanted was her seed and water.