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That 'sexy picture' probably one of the best pics I've seen of Blinkie "blowing" his head. What a show off. Now, can he teach some of my exhibition budgies to do the same thing? The tiels are looking fabulous too. Feathers.

Bea that is so funny. Beautiful budgie either way Feathers.

Absolutely fab pics, the gym is great. Feathers.

Hiya, initially my birds were not interested in their vegies as I was shoving whole pieces through the cage wires. As soon as I decided to try it all chopped up, or grated carrot etc, they had no problem trying it. Usually if one starts the others will soon follow. Keep at it, as they really do need the extra vitamins and minerals they get out of this type of food. Feathers.

Haha, I got laughed at when I said the exact same thing last November. Just 1 more. I had 6 at the time, now look how many I have just 4 months later. Be careful of that Bug, it is very contageous and can lead to things you never quite intended

yep, that's it. A place for all of your "stock birds". Was fantastic.. even my perches came from a discount shop, they were made from bamboo lattice. My 14 year old daughter was with me when we were buying stuff and it was her that spotted some of the brilliant gear and had the brainwaves! Another place that has a lot of stuff much cheaper than pet shops is here: http://www.thepaintedparrot.com.au/shop/ (new address for anyone that has The Painted Parrot bookmarked. Feathers

From these pictures Charley looks like a male to me. If it was a female the cere would have well and truly changed colour by the age of 18 months. Feathers.

Hi Shamrock, welcome to the forum, what beautiful budgies too. Pictures here are always appreciate, some members have been known to practically beg for them. Feathers.

Hiya Neat, Natural sticks, branches etc are always a great idea. Lice spraying the cage is great if you are at all concerned about it, it can't hurt. As for feeding dishes, I use the suspended types in my aviary. I find that it solves any problems with the seed being soiled. I have also put a container over the top of the seed dispenser to stop the budgies from going in to play and getting suffocated. I am also a great believer of toys. Why should aviary birds miss out on the fun their inside cousins get out of toys. You can use all sorts of things.. I got a lot of stuff for my aviary from $2 shops (skippings ropes, dog toys etc). Most of their toys are at the front so that from one side to the other is clear for exercise from flying. The parrot ladder idea is great as a few birds at once can play on it. This is a small part of the aviary, full of toys - they love it. feathers

Hiya Neat, you are stumbling across some interesting posts I have never read yet (which just goes to show how interested you are and how many posts you are reading, way to go). A lot of these posts go back years Feathers.

[jumps up and down with glee] Thanks Kazz.. if I am honourary Aunty, I best come cuddles the budgielets

Fantastic. A lot of budgies (once they work it out) seem to love that position. You can go about your business and they get a bird's eye view (pun intended). Feathers.

Sure is, and a good way to see if the bell is stainless steel or not (as it should be). Feathers.

Azzure and Azzura... Bleu and Bluebell... Indigo and Saphira

Hi There, just wanted to welcome you to the board. Beware, if you keep posting cute pics, your Cosmo may well end up as one of our favourite forum budgies (we claim forum rights of ownership on all well published budgies - and 16 yr old's - Hi Baby ) Doing 'silly' things like sitting near cosmo's cage and reading can help them get used to you. Given that the is an older budgie it may have been quite some time since he has had any handling by a friendly, but scary looking human Feathers

Great to know I don't have the only aspiring gymnasts for budgies Feathers

Updates please. How's fuzzychops getting along?

Hi Neat, beautiful birds... especially the cinnamon grey. I think you are getting the budgie bug.... numbers are growing! Feathers

HI Neat, love the new aviary. I just recently got one as well. I found that diluted vinegar a brush a and broom to clean down the walls and wire worked wonders.. came up like new. Have fun fitting it out, I know I did. Feathers.

[envious green face] Well, you know what I think of your latest acquisitions. I'm coming around to see them in person.. how's Wednesday? Nathan said he may be able to get there after work too. Feathers.

The young ones are looking absolutely fantastic.. and I'm so pleased to hear that Missy is doing great after she had us all worried last week. Feathers.

He is a very good looking chap.... and the ino siblings are gorgeous. Feathers.

Good question, I have just had a quick look through "The Standard" (the Australian bible of budgerigar showing) and it doesn't say. I believe it has to do with the number of points you win throughout a season, and I guess if you took out Nationals in any particular level you would have to move up. I wouldn't like to move until my own bred budgies are holding their own in any class, then I would need to move for the competition. Feathers.

Hi Jac, I was saddened to hear about Buddy. It must have been awful to find him that way. He's flying free in budgie heaven now and in no pain. Feathers.

Hi Wayno, pleased to meet you. Firstly, yes budgies can colony breed successfully under the right conditions. I personally wouldn't do it though as there are too many things that can go wrong. Again budgies and other small parrots can get along just fine, just not always in the same cage Budgies can get very aggressive and are likely to attack the other species if they feel there is not enough room or feed to go around etc. I like your idea of having the aviary sectioned off. As for places to buy stuff in Melbourne, sorry, I can't help you there, I am only a casual visitor from time to time (about every 10 years or so :hap: ) There is a lot of information on this site with heaps of great advice regarding the first couple of questions you asked. Have a look for some 'pinned' topics in the breeding section. Good luck with your aviary design. It's great you are asking questions before and not after Feathers.