**Liv**

All went well with my mum caring for the babies - none died but non hatched, so all stayed the same. She did great caring for them :question:

I am so sorry for your loss

Great news

Time for an update on round 2. All but 2 cabinets were closed after round two so this is who is left. This pair have 5 chicks And this pair have 2 chicks

A big breeder near me uses chaff as nesting material as it increases humidity and can be used as a green foood, but there is always the risk of mites as it creates more desirable conditions for these little pests.

Awesome MB I really hope that helps keep the mice at bay

I agree with Kaz. I have moved cabinets before while in use and it has not caused any issues.

I agree she is a dominant pied

Not really sure. It might have a birth defect of some sort which makes air and/or food enter the abdomen. Doesnt look good, but these little guys are full of surprises so who knows what will happen. i have my fingers crossed for her

Gorgeous babies I agree... whats the bedding in your nest boxes?

Sounds like a YF2 - any bleeding of YF into the body colour indicates type 2

This pair who are finishing their second round in a cabinet Have produced this cute little hen who is split recessive.... I really dont think mum is split blue but i can see violet in this girl. Oh and her clear flights - What type would that make her as she doesn't have any other markings of a dominant pied http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/l...es/P1000850.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/l...es/P1000853.jpg This pair have also produced a normal green chick too

Neither bird can breed until they are 12 months or older so that gives you plenty of time to learn all the ins and outs of breeding

Teddy is a hen

Very cute Here is a useful link on cages too ---> HERE

Awesome buy!! I would defiantly paint it white inside. not sure of the paint to use, probably any acrylic paint would be okay. a gloss would reflect more light and could be easier to clean too

You have a lovely clan. Your kids are little cuties too. I love Suzy - how cute is she

My vet charges $55 for the consultation including poo smears and most basic on the spot tests. They were really friendly and were happy to teach me how to crop feed and allowed me to take 2 birds for the cost of one. Wing clips are free because i do them myself - i can do up to tiel sized birds on my own.

I have kept my my first baby budgie and baby tiel too Whitie was my first baby budgie, she died earlier in the year and she was 14 years old. :rip: Cocky is my first baby tiel and he is lovely

Have you hand reared before, moving the nests is always a massive risk the parents will reject the chicks. If it doesn't work you will have lots of hungry mouths to feed.

outta luck Lib i'll send it to you

Congratulations! What a lovely early Christmas surprise. I hope the others make it into the world safly too.

I agree with Kaz. Division is really the only answer here - it doesn't have to be permanent, in a few weeks you can remove the dividers and be back how you were. Would be best not to breed that way again - it's all too risky and hard to fix issues. If the bottom section is divided into 2 sections i would recommend breeding down there in the future with both pairs in their own space Can you post a new picture of your setup as it is today??

Is this the ones???

That would be the main reason for the problem. nest boxes side by side is just waiting for disaster. The divided demotions are still not bad so it can still be an option