clair1975

Hi Guys well the babys are doing really well, this morning they were out on the perches for the first time. They are still in a separate cage with their dad, he is still feeding them. But i was wondering when i can put them in the aviary with all the other budgies.

Ive been watching the dad feed his baby's, which is nice to see! The little ones love it out of their breeding box, they are very inquisitive. I put some millit spray down with other seed and they are nibbling at it! these are our first ever hatched Baby Buidgie and it's very exiting to see them progress.

hi. Kaz & Norm. The babys Budgies are doing really well. Today i have put them on the bottom of the cage , they are running about like little chickens. Just a question though.Will the dad still feed them when there out of there usual breeding box. How long should i leave them out of the breeding box! I thought it would be nice if the could get out and about and exercise, out of there breeding box enviroment.

well i have done everything you have advised me to do Kaz. I have taken the day off work today to make sure everything is okay. Im happy the dad is doing his job keeping them well feed and has been all day. Gives me peice of mind that i can leave them for the day and not have to worry too much.

okay will do. i will keep you updated of there progress. thanks once again. you have been a great help!

i have seen the dad feeding them this morning, he is in an out of the feeding box all the time. All seems to be going well. thanks for all your help.

Yes their crops are quite full.

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Thanks for the reply Kaz. I have taken the nest out and transferred to another cage. However I am not 100% sure which is the dad so I have taken out 2 males (they look identical, hard to tell apart) and put them both in the cage. The mother wasnt in the nest permanently lately just going in and out to feed them. They have their pin feathers and appear quite strong. I have noticed the dad feeding them so I will keep an eye on them. If he doesnt seem to be feeding them how should do this? ie: what to feed, how often etc.

Hi, I am new to forum and this is my first post and was wondering if someone can help me. I have only just recently purchased an aviary with boxes. There are 9 budgies in there and 2 chicks about 3 weeks old. Today in strong winds while I was out the roof of the aviary moved and 3 budgies are gone including the mother. I don't know what to do now with the chicks. Is the dad or one of the other birds likely to look after them, ie: feed them and keep them warm or should I try and take over. None of the other hens have eggs. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.