JimmyBanks

I never proof read thats why I'm always going back and editing... but alas I didn't see that just checking that everyone was on their toes...

awww you went?!? I knew I should've woken up, we could've had a forum reunion! I'm sure her birds looked great.

If Elly knows anything it is genetics... I understand why you are confused bird_paradise, benetics is a killer. But I guess thats the great thing about breeding, you never know whats in them 100% until you've bred with them a few times. gotta love suprises!

Go fish! Nothing is more annoying than BEEP BEEEP BEEEP BEEEEEEEP! Do you like pina colada's?

Friday night. It was great. When was the last time you went to the Police Station?

thats so cute!

fantastic... look forward to seeing what you pick up in the trade Dave.

you know its a forum rule virtually :ohmygod:

are there any feathers missing? Do they look like they have been in fights? Have you taken any to the avian vet after they die for an Autopsy? My first thought was other hens.. wanting to use that nest box...

once they have raised a clutch and the chicks have fully fledged its fine to put them all back in the main avairy... Some people have a juvanile avairy but not everyone can have that space. As for whether the hen and cock stay partnered in there, thats up to them :ohmygod:

look forward to seeing the outcomes in picture form :ohmygod: I have no idea what you should be expecting but I am sure that they will turn out gorgeous. Good luck!

got a photo of a "big and fat" budgie?

Yum Cha.

Yes. Are the Victoria Markets open on a Sunday? (if you don't know just guess)

93,

about 20 years ago. When was the last time you went camping?

How was the experience? Sorry I didn't get to make it, got home at 2 am last night from Seaford Footy Club Best and Fairest (who knows why they waited a month after the season finished to do it but oh well) forgot to set up my alarm so needless to say I didn't wake up in time. Hope that you had a great time! Hope this is the start of a big bright future for you in the Fancy.

95

great job! they are looking great!!

I agree with MB, possibly one of the greatest learning experiences would be to find a local breeder and go to their house (with a parent) and see what is involved. Make sure you ask them lots of questions and get all the information you can. We can tell you answers but without pictures, diagrams or a pair in front of us it makes it a lot harder to comprehend some things. I know with me I read and read and read even before buying a budgie, and some of the stuff I read on here I just went, "okay sure, I have no idea what that means but thats what your saying so great." I made sure I had the basics down and then I went out and got a pair. I brought them and only then did all the pieces fit into place. You won't start breeding when you are an expert, its impossible to be an expert without any practical application... it isn't a matter of being worthy, its just a matter of being ready. I think your biggest challenge is going to be convincing your friend that you should have her bird for at least 2 months... by the time you do that I suspect you might of been able to convince your parents that you need a male of your own Good luck with it all. And don't be a stranger. hang around even though you're not breeding yet, you'll learn a great deal of information just by going through old threads... Good luck again and happy reading

hmmmm might have to place a bid...

nice MB. look forward to seeing it with more birds

getting closer to the time... Look forward to seeing them pop out in a little while. Good Luck!

good luck, I absolutely understand your predicament, I was scared I was gonna hurt my adult birds, hate to think what I'll be like when it come to the chicks... take on board everyones advice and I am sure you'll do a great job.

Sorry to hear about jake Neat. Hopefully he'll be all better soon. Thats pretty scarey stuff. To be honest I haven't noticed any nastiness but hey your crazy and thats why we love your posts. lol. never know what your gonna come out with next. Your a very valueable member of this forum. Keep your chin up and good luck with getting a new place.