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That was a great idea to put it in the toddler aviary. The inside works much better than the outside too I love it. I wonder if Pascale (my runner) would like one. Feathers

That last photo is a classic... would have expected it to be mammoth with his humungous chest though. So funny Feathers.

Some lovely birds there And I just love baby budgies pictures Feathers.

Hiya Kaz, Hoping for good news in the morning... Feathers

I have at least 8 that I know don't have splits and one that is split for ino. But they have not been bred in budgie farms, they come from registered show breeders. For sure, there are a lot of splits around, but to say most are split for opaline was a bit of an exageration. Feathers.

Sounds fairly normal, Jules. When it goes darker (and probably a bit crusty looking) it is when she is in breeding condition. Out of breeding condition the hens can range from white with blue edges, through tan to brown. Feathers.

I am so dumb I read that and thought you were being funny... you know, connect the budgies to it... duh Then I remembered there was some talk about an automatic door closer for the aviary [ka-ching] Bit slow, feathers......

Hi Susannah, I don't think we have another member who is registered with a budgie club in South Australia. Try going via your main state association perhaps. Feathers.

Great photos Julie, nice looking birds. I got a thing for little baby budgies on their back with their legs in the air I'd have to say, that is my favourite baby budie picture ever I laugh every time I see it. Feathers

Well, that bit I don't agree with However, it is very interesting. I shall have to look to see if any of my budgies that I am pairing display any hint of opaline. Certainly food for thought. Feathers.

Oh, how awful. I am glad she is okay now. Feathers.

Hi Meg, you are so lucky to have gotten Jak Jak back like that. Fantastic news! What an awful feeling it would be as they fly away and you don't know if you will get them back. Feathers.

Now, now, play nicely, Mammoth! :oliveb: Feathers.

It can get confusing, can't it. It takes a while to get your head around it all :oliveb: You did well, Marlon. Feathers.

Yep, from everything I has read, clearbody works the same way as any other sex linked gene. so: Clearbody Cock X Clearbody Hen = CB Cocks = CB Hens CB Cock X Normal Hen = Normal/CB Cocks = CB Hens Normal Cock X CB Hen = Normal/CB Cocks = Normal Hens Normal/CB Cocks X Normal Hen = Normal Cocks = Normal/CB Cocks = CB Hens = Normal Hens NB: Visually you will not be able to tell which normals are also split for the CB gene Normal/CB Cocks X CB Hen = CB Cocks = Normal/CB Cocks = CB Hens = Normal Hens Just to confuse things a bit more, we can add the clearbody split inos... CB/INO Cock X Clearbody Hen = CB Cocks =Clearbody/INO Cocks = CB Hens = Ino Hens NB: Visually you will not be able to tell which Clearbodies are also split for the INO gene CB/INO Cock/INO Hen = CB/INO Cocks = Ino Cocks = CB Hens = Ino Hens Anyone confused yet? Feathers

Kaz, stunning colour coming in. They are going to be beautiful birdies! oooer, that would be interesting, two people on the forum having twins close together... I will be watching this story with interest. Feathers.

RIP little birdies, fly long and fly free *huge hugz* Kaz *hugz* Ken Feathers.

You're welcome, Nharvi. You will always get good answers to your questions around here. It's where I have learnt everything I know about budgies Feathers.

Thanks Ellulah, It took a while. It will be uploaded into our FAQ section in the next 24 hours. Feathers.

Clearbody is a sex linked trait, so to get 100% you need a white clearbody hen and a white clearbody cock. any other combination and you could still get splits Have a look at the table in this post: http://forums.budgiebreeders.asn.au/index....topic=14813&hl= Feathers.

Wow, lots of birdies in that nest "Excuse me Dad, I'm trying to fly" I love how he sometimes leaves his tailfeathers fanned between goes. Feathers.

Hi Again, the reason that I think that she's probably okay is because she bobbed her head up and down before she threw up. Bobbing their head is what they do to regurgitate food. When they throw up it is more violent and shoots out more forwards, not the head shaking side to side. It seems more like she was trying to bring up the seed herself. Keep an eye on her and see how she goes. What you need to do is find an avian vet. Most vet know very little about birds. Whereas an avian vet specialises in birds. Feathers.

Ty is a skyblue normal, looks like he carries violet Ava is a skyblue opaline, again looks like she carries violet Dawson looks like a goldenface skyblue recessive pied Theo is a yellowface skyblue opaline Maricruz is a Yellow Face type 2 skyblue spangle Cinnamon is a skyblue cinnamonwing I am still hovering between skyblue and cobalt for some of them ... probably too tired What does everyone else think or Nerwen, can you do the pantone colour strips Feathers.

***Feathers makes note*** must get a 'Ken'

Hi, Your Konrad is a lovely girl budgie As she comes into mating condition her cere will turn a tan and then a brown colour. If she has been alright today I would just keep an eye on her. it does sound like something in or on her beak was annoying her. If the itch continues I would take her to the vet to be checked for mites. Feathers. ps. she is very pretty