maesie

I completely diagree! All *** can break loose once those eggs hatch (if they do)

Do a search on ants here. We have lots of info on how to control them. Good luck!

It's home and looks better than I could have ever expected. Here are the final photos: I must admit, after setting it all up, I did sit back and shed a tear or too... I'm really happy with it and think even my grandparents would approve with how their 'junk' is displayed!!! lol

Due to the extremes in your weather, I'd remove them and re-add them later... no dramma's there!

I guess it's a no-go from here on. It may be non toxic, but as Kaz said, they are trying to pass something off that isn't... I wonder what they'd say to that! Maybe it's no longer an RSPCA issue, but more a false advertising thing???

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Poor girl. Maybe stick to feeding just seed until then and see if it helps (if you're not doing it already). This will rule out the food related runs. Good luck and please let us know how you go.

OUCH!!! :happy-dancing: Wouldn't they still feel it although you're only dippling the tail? they dont feel it , as long as you dont put the whole bird in , Feather only as nubbly said Yeah, I read feathers only... I thought the heat would travel up the feather to the bird... but then thinking about when we clip their wings and it doesn't hurt them... so yeah... mmm, don't mind me.

OUCH!!! :happy-dancing: Wouldn't they still feel it although you're only dippling the tail?

I'd call all the avian vets you can find in your state. It's really hard to give a diagnosis via the internet, and also via phone, but at this stage, any information you can get from will be helpful, especially an avain vet! As to your aviary, can you move it. It sounds like it needs to be moved and aired out. This would be the perfect time while all your birds are inside. Before returning the surviving ones back to it, I'd look at concreteing the floor to avoid further situations such as this. Good luck and please keep us updated.

Awww... poor guy. I'm not sure. Maybe a vet visit if you can't get any ideas here.

Really, I didn't know this. Why so? Its BS Maesie. Knowing nothing about Show Budgies, I didn't know if they were less likely to have a full set of chicks as opposed to our 'humble' pet types, and if so why? Curious I suppose.

Nice work!!! That first toy is brilliant!!!!!!! When I was making toys for my budgies, I also used some of those paper pans, for cupcakes. They didn't last long so I added them to existing toys, but they loved to shred them. Keep up the good work. The more toys you have the more you can move things around and the more your new budgie will enjoy his/herself.

Good move!

Budgie don't need anything to sleep in. Anything, even those snuggle huts can be seen as a good place to nest. Also, based on the size of your current cage, you may have problems. Small spaces with multiple nest boxes can mean dead chicks etc...

Really, I didn't know this. Why so?

Kind of... Good idea though. Also ables them to fly accross the cage more. As to the feeders, it's a personal choice. I have used both in the past.

How is 30th Jan to now, 10th Feb over a month GB ??? :question: Dingo, How soon after they were laid did you candle them. You often don't see signs of life straight away. You could give it more, based on incubation time etc... or if you are 100% sure they are infertile, I'd remove them and the box and try again later if you wish. Let us know how you go. i didnt say it was over a month i said if its over a month then i would let them start again does no one read things people write on this place think its time out from here yet again im sick of being interpenetrated wrong its bad enough in the real world this was my out let but slowly it is diminishing i think ill just go eat worms..... lol Settle down! If you had read Dingo's post correctly, you would have realised it hasn't been anywhere near a month. Again... as mentioned before and by other, I'd leave them a bit longer.

Do you have bigger pictures... they don't even look like budgies!

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Great size and good price too. I'd put some natural branches (I use Gum or Bottle brush which I hose off and dry a little in the sun first). I'd put one at either end of the cage, just on from the edge to allow for their bottoms and tails... going front to back of course. Knots, different thickness' Along with this, branches with leaves/flowers etc are always great. Again, I rince off with water and check for any nasties, and put straight in. These I replace as needed. Always make sure they come from an area not sprayed with chemicals. For now that's all I can think of. Great buy and I look forward to it progressing into their new home!

How is 30th Jan to now, 10th Feb over a month GB ??? Dingo, How soon after they were laid did you candle them. You often don't see signs of life straight away. You could give it more, based on incubation time etc... or if you are 100% sure they are infertile, I'd remove them and the box and try again later if you wish. Let us know how you go.

I'm guessing that's inches... I hope tomorrow goes well. They should give it a good clean, and he may get some antibiotics to stop infection. The big thing is shock... this often gets them instead of the injury, even after the fact. Keep a close eye on him.

I wouldn't be too sure that the actual eye was gone. Can you give us the exact measurements of the cage they were in. I know you said it was more than big enough, I'm just curious. I wouldn't use any ointment from a pet shop either. If it's still bleeding, you can put white pepper on it, or flour, and I agree with Kaz, keep him warm and in a quiet place. Good luck at the vet tomorrow, and make sure it's an avian vet.

I'm sorry, but I completely disagree. Budgies in the wild and budgie in capitivity are very different. Breeding any budgie younger than 12 months old should not be done, pet or show. I know you are refering to the situation at hand, but we also must remember than many unexperienced people read these forums, and I hate to think that by reading your post that's it's okay to breed at 5 months. But... back on topic, I agree with all Kaz has said.