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about a year old, maybe it's just his first moult?? I'm stupid for over reacting I know lol

I hope so, it only happened this moring so I'll keep an eye for any more lost ones. I just got worried when I seen how stumpy he looks

Sorry to ask a question that's probably been answered 1000 times already but I'm concerned my new baby is suffering from french moult. I Have had him for almost 2 months and just this morning I've noticed he's lost his tail feather!!! He's as happy as he normally is but should I be worried?? Also, if this is the case can he live a happy and normal life with his 1 year old buddy????

So sorry, my monitor blew up last week so I've been without a computer until now!! Thank you so much for all the help. The babies are back on a seed diet with their daily fruit/vegies. No more store seed treats, I have printed out one of Kaz's recipes and they love them!!!! (thanks for saying they're cute by the way)

okay, I'll just wash them. Thanks for the help

okay I'll have a look next time I'm out. Do I need to put them in the oven or just wash them?? Before I put branches in the cage as perches I wash them then put them in the oven just to make sure there is nothing living left on them

I feel like an idiot asking where to get branches from (Laughing out loud). In my yard I have an apple and lemon tree (another one but I have no idea what it is)

with the braches/leaves do buy them or pick them?? (silly question I know (Laughing out loud)) It's just I don't live in an area where I can pick them

Kaz you'll be happy to know that Charlie and Henry are now back on a seed diet. (I'm sure they thank you too (Laughing out loud)) I'm also off to shop to get the stuff to make your seed treats, thanks a bunch!!!!

Thanks for saying that, makes me feel better about putting them back on a seed diet. My previous budgie Joel was on an all seed diet (apart from fruit and veg obvioulsy) for the 10 years I had him until he was put to sleep due to cancer last August. Chalie was also on an all seed diet with Joel until he passed. She was then taken taken to the vet for a check up after he died and that's when it was suggested to change her diet, so out of the 4 years I've had her she's only been on crumble since august last year. Henry also.

Thanks so much. They do have cuttlebones, mineral blocks, natural branches, all that stuff, I was just confused about the crumble/seed thing. They will be back on a seed diet as of tomorrow morning (they're asleep now and I don't want to wake them (Laughing out loud)) and no more seed treats. I'll get some sunflower seeds tomorrow. Thanks again, it's really really appreciated yes they do get exercise, every available chance

I think I'll put them back on seed daily, I prefer their droppings when they're on seed. Is there anything else that would help Charlie put on a little bit more weight?

they get the trill seed treats because they are the obly brand that have a sticker on them saying "does not include glue" are these still bad??? They get fresh fruit or veg daily so I don't need to worry about that. I just get confused when some people say lay off the seed and then the other half say lay of the crumble. Did you look at the site? Do you still think it's bad?? I just took thier word for it seeing as I was told by an avian vet. Sorry to be a pain (Laughing out loud)

Sorry the birds are having crumble, not pellets. This is the site in which I order it from. I only give them seed a few days a week seeing as when she went to see her avian vet they suggest that the crumble would be best and seed should be a treat. When I do give them seed they either get seed bells or a dush full of Trill seed. http://www.myparrotshop.com.au/parrot-food...g/prod_325.html

I was thinking I should give them seed more often. Is there any one in particular that would be best??

I was wondering if anyone would be able to tell me what foods might help a budgie put on a little bit more weight. My babies are currently on a pellet diet with fruit/vegies daily and seed as a twice weekly treat. I have recently found out that my 4yo girl is actually almost 10yo. She's starting to age gracefully ) but getting a little lighter. I also have a 7month old (I got him not realising my girl was so old). He's a very healthy weight though and keeps her on her toes. Any help would be fantastic

Liv, how do you know that the age is incorrect. What is on the band? It looks like he is wearing a gold ring, which were issued in 1994, 2000 and 2006. It would be strange that a breeder would put a 1994 ring on a bird that was bred in 2004. Feathers. I love her no matter what age she is, I just hate the thought that she'll be gone sooner than I thought (pray to god she's here for many years to come).

My BG was from a petshop too... seeing pictures will answer a lot of your questions on age:D Here is the link to help you post pictures Here the first photo was taken maybe 2 months ago and the second one was 2 moths after I got her (dec 2004)

She was brought from a pet shop, and sold as an adult. I can remember asking how old she was and they said they weren't exactly sure but when they sell birds as 'adults' it just meens they're not babies and the cere is showing male or female. So I was under the impression she was maybe 6 months old or so, not six years!! I thought she had her first moult with me too. I don't know how to insert photos but I have one of what I thought was her first moult

I can't believe she's not a little baby anymore (Laughing out loud). Thank you so so much!!!!

The number you are quoting seem to be too many....also there is usually a number next to a zero or a dash, a triangle, or a diamond...this number goes vertically up the band while other numbers go horizontally. Check again with a magnifying glass, as the bands get very hard to read as they age. I had another look and there's an 09 going vertically up the band......

In Oct 2004 I brought my little female budgie, but she has a purple band........ obviously she wasn't born in 2005 so does this mean she is a lot older than I thought?? The markings on her band are CF22 229. Here I was thinking she was just a little over 3 and a 1/2 years old.......