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Congrats Kaz... it's little unexpected surprises like these that put a smile on out faces!

I think you'll find, that those members who are against colony breeding, like myself, are so because of our experiences... You learn from your experiences... and try not to make them again... I personally will never colony breed again. I was fortunate enough not to loose chicks, but had some seriously injured hens, who have since recovered. For me, the risks associated with colony breeding, out weight any costs associated with cabinet breeding. Also, when people ask about colony v's cabinet, I will always state my opinion. I do not want others to go through what I and others have gone through. As to tolerating others breeding choices ???? Everyone has the right to breed how they want, but if you come on here or any other forum asking for advice... you will get it, and both sides too... for and against your choice. Also, we have many, many members here. Some post often, some occasionally and some rarely. I doubt it has anything to do with how they breed their birds. All members are accepted here... regardless of what their circumstances are... we are here to help each others... by advice and guidance... If someone was to ask advice about something and I didn't respond because I thought they wouldn't like my answer/advice, and then something was to happen to their birds... I'd feel horrible. I give advice because I want to help others and their birds...

That has already been established in another thread, hense the splinting which has been done.

All of the Bottlebrush Naomi... they love the branches, leaves, flowers and nuts... Just rinse with water before adding.

Hi and welcome. I personally would not buy that cage. You need a cage to be longer rather than taller. Check out this topic: Good and Bad cages Although the cage you have chosen is within the minimum sized cage for one budgie, it wont allow for future budgies or much flying space. You'd be better of getting a longer shorter cage, like in the link I have provided.

MB is... but she doesn't come on her much anymore...

12 months old minimum for both males and females!

Yes... Then you just need to bite the bullet and move them... just be prepared for losses.

I thought you had already stopped colony breeding??? I moved house with a hen, cock and 5 bubs. I can remember how old they were exactly, but probably about a mth old. I had a new cage at my new hose with a new nest box etc... I moved them in their old breeding cabinet, and blocked the hen off into the nest box with her chicks. Then, after a few days at my new place, I moved them all over to the new cage and nest box. I was lucky as it all worked for me. There are not gaurantees... but I think moving chicks is a little eaiser then eggs

Any other symptoms??? Is she eating, sitting fluffed up, drinking, pooy bum... etc??????

She needs to see a vet... asap...

No need to appoligise Most of the time the information is out there... it's just a matter of finding it. I'm glad you have found some helpful topics!

Not sure about species specific... but try old cd's, the bladders of cask's of wine, tinsel... anything that will catch the sun...

Do a search of the forum... especially the breeding section. We have HEAPS of information there, and also check out our FAQ's.

Hi and welcome. Please check out our FAQ's for plenty of information. Also, if you can post a photo of your cage we can help you to set it up as needed.

I agree with Elly, a picture of his cage would help... but to add to this, it is quite common behaviour for a new budgie is a new environment.

Do you have any other hens with chicks? Or know anyone who does close by? Chances of a chick surviving from 1 day old without a 'mother' is pretty slim.

WOW!!! What a great idea Thanks for sharing.

Hi and welcome... it sounds like you have a busy birdie house Great idea to remove the nest box now, as it's not good for their health to have more than 2 clutches back to back, without a good long holiday in between. I look forward to some pictures of your beautiful budgies. Click on the link in my signature for instrutions.

Welcome to the forum, and what handsome looking fellas you have!

Awww... he's so pretty!

Great progress!!! He's going to be a little star!

Have some stamps en-route from Canada... Thanks Birdluv

Every budgie is different. Just because some breed doesn't mean all will. Some may not feel safe or comforatble breeding with Princess Parrots flying around them.

Where are the breeding cages these pairs are in? Are they being put off breeding by distractions etc??? We often need to look outside the 'box' to find the solution... maybe it's not the hen or the cock... is it the environment, the conditions etc... Budgies will only breed if they feel conditions are right...