Lilysbudgie

Yes he is eating seed, but he picks it from the floor of the cage. The lady I bought him off said to do this until he was a little older and then he would use the proper food / water containers. I do have his water and seed in low dishes on the botttom of the cage. He spends alot of time "snuggled" in his face washer. Even when we nurse him he is happiest sunggled with just his head showing. However when the house was all quiet last night, I caught him on his perch (which I have down very low) My daughter said he was on it this morning when she got up and checked him. It just seems to be when there is noise he hides ! He should be happy, the place he came from was soooo noisy. (Laughing out loud) I was told he was 6 weeks approx, and he doesn't seem to have his balance properly yet. But wouldn't that mean he couldn't sit on the perch ? I hope I haven't been sold a "dud". We still love him to bits. He is so cute. I can see how this becomes addictive. If I can't have more chooks maybe I will get more budgies ! Michelle

This is another photo. Not taken at a very good angle, I can assure you though he/she was quite happy. So if he does turn out to be a she is it still possible to have her tame. As in nursed by my daughter, and out of her cage when we are home ? Also will it affect being able to teach her to talk ? Is it from the colour above the beak that is making you think that our Jack is actually Jackie ? I was told he/she was approx 6 weeks old. Can you tell if this even looks to be the correct age ? Thank you so much for all the help. Michelle

Thanks everyone for your welcome. This is our little boy, "Jack" He is just gorgeous and has really taken to my daughter, and her to him. He has been quite content sitting in her lap, hiding in this cloth and sleeping ! His colour is a beautiful lilac body with gray and white wings. Once he is settled I will post a better picture. Michelle

Hello My name is Michelle and I came accross this forum when doing some research about budgies. We are buying my daughter a budgie for her birthday on Monday. We pick him up tomorrow. I am so excited I had trouble sleeping last night (Laughing out loud). My daughter will be beside herself when she knows what she is getting. We already have a dog, fish and 4 chickens. I am also starting to get very nervous about picking him up. It's probably too late now but exactly how will I know that we have been sold a male. The lady we are buying him from said she has been handling him so he is being sold as hand tamed. I just hope we aren't taken for a ride... This forum is so informative. Thanks. I hope I don't become too addicted. Michelle