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Maesie, Just for you and because you asked so nicely... Feathers.

Awww, Sunny, Smoo is absolutely "to die for" and cornflakes is a stunner too! Feathers.

Okay, here are some pics I took in Melbourne early last year. This is the Yarra river, taken from a observation deck on a large tower in the centre of the city. This is the river again, looking east, the lines of lights on the left hand side is the Flinders Street Train Station My brother and girlfriend sitting in the shade of a large tree in the Warburton Ranges In the Warburtin Ranges again Another brother in front of the Melbourne War Memorial The Fitzroy Gardens A beach in the south of the state A Rainbow Lorikeet in the Dandenong Ranges More Lorikeets on the balcony My favourite picture of a curious sulphur crested cockatoo More Cockatoos A crimson rosella Kookaburra's feasting on a bowl of meat Fitzroy gardens again, my brother and nephew Feathers.

hi Shamrock, I think we need more photos to know, closer photos of the cere would help, preferably in natural light, near a window would be good. Feathers.

Kristy, they are so gorgeous. They looked beutifully matched. Are they related? Such beautiful chicks. Feathers.

FGM, can you repost the 3 missing photos using the IMG code? They are such good photos.. I'm sure everyone would love to see them. Feathers.

I'm pretty sure it's just nice, clean water If possible soak it in water with the required amount of avi-clens to stop any bacteria forming. Avi-clens is a water additive that I put in with the water for my birds and dogs and cats... it stops the water getting slimy and horrible. It is a vetafarm product. Feathers.

Thank you all so much for your help ... yet again!! I'll keep you posted on how I go .. that is if I can still type after she bites my fingers to shreds! You could always hold her in a soft flannel or teatowel, or use gloves. Feathers

Hi Enna, that's all I need to stay clear of them and stick to wooden boxes Feathers.

Jimmy, it is a nice way to cool down the visitors too (Not the mesh, the water cooler !! ) Feathers.

Hi Neat, YF type II clearflight dominant pied Feathers.

Pigeon tastes good! Feathers. I was going to post the picture of all the little cooked pigeons at the stall we bought them from but it is in a cd packet I can't reach from here... too lazy

Hi Neat, Spangle is a "dominant trait" so a large majority of chicks will be born spangle. I figured I wouldn't put in all the charts as they can be confusing if you aren't into genetics. If both parents are spangle all the babies will be spangle, some will even be double factor spangles that look like ino's as they are all white or all yellow, with black eyes. Hope this helps, Feathers.

Hey Liv, welcome to WA weather!! I heard that it is a record for you guys. The budgies manage better than we would imagine. You can cool down the aviary birds with a spray bottle or a light misting with the hose. Budgiebum the birds are screaming out to go into the boxes at the moment, especially after we had a bit of rain the other day.. and the weather over the next couple of days will make them even more keen to get into the breeding boxes. If you waited for April/May a lot of the hens would be too far past breeding condition and you would have to wait until August/September to start. Feathers.

Hi Neat, I agree, he is a skyblue spangle and Libby is right about the "opalescence". It is a fault in exhibition budgies and an 'undesired' trait. He is an absolutely gorgeous bird... I would have been really happy to have him. Feathers.

Kaz, the recessive bub looks fantastic! The budgies certainly are going absolutely crazy at the moment, aren't they. I have kissy, smoochy, partner preening budgies absolutely eveywhere. Feathers.

Hi Chrissie, I am a big fan of *hugz* too, I give the out lots to all the special people I love. I think that you only have another 1/2 an hour till 11, I realy hope that Percy is okay and regaining some strength. Lonebudgie, I believe that vets only spend a day or so on bird study. Unless they specialise they don't really have the expertise to treat birds. This is why on this board we ALWAYS stress the importance of finding an avian vet. You should find the location of an avian vet if you have a bird. That way you aren't stressed about finding one in an emergency. *hugz* Chrissie..

I have never seen them for sale anywhere in Western Australia, but I would have thought that wooden ones would be better insulated, especially if you are breeding in a cold climate. Please note that I infer this without ever even held a plastic one. I thought they looked great when an ex member was using them. They would be really good for us to use in summer probably, as our temperatures get very hot. Feathers.

Fantastic Elly, I have a couple of friends with that panasonic series, including my mother. They take such crisp, bright photos. Now you have it you'll be spending the next couple of months testing it by the sounds of things. I look forward to the photos. The type of digital you got ARE great point and shoot, take anywhere cameras. Digital SLR's are big and bulky and quite a weight to lug around. Most people are better off with non SLR's, they are much more convenient and portable. Feathers.

Toffeefluff, Sparkie is adorable... and quite a character by the looks of it Feathers.

I dont know and its very frustrating! Hi Jenene, I am assuming that one of the pairs not yet laying is the last one in your initial post. Give them time... the hen wasn't in laying condition. If the male is he may stimulate the hen into condition. Maybe that is the case with the other pair? Great news for most of the pairs though! Can't wait to see some pink jellybean photos Feathers.

Hi Dek, I use Vetafarm's Avi-Care disinfectant cleaner. Feathers.

Hi Michelle, birds do preen quite often, exhibition birds are sprayed with water daily before a show as spraying them makes them preen. So his preening could have been a reaction to spraying him. Give it a couple of days then have another look at the base of his feathers. If you see any mites respray. If not leave it till the weekend. Feathers.

Hi Sue, It is most likely from the moult.. you can see she is starting to get a brown patch above her cere too. Checking for mites isn't a bad idea. When you catch her keep your thumb and last two fingers arounf the birds wings and keep the head still between your first and second fingers (that prevents them biting, MOST of the time). Perhaps while you hold the bird someone else can apply the teabag and check for mites. Feathers.

The photos are still oversized according to my properties readings Hi Kaz, I think if you refresh your screen they will resize. Because they still have the same name your computer will recall the photos from your cache' because it is quicker. Feathers.