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Oh thanks a million! You are the best!

I have looked far and wide here in Calgary... and have asked the pet shop owners. There is so far not one pet shop that have natural wood perches and swings. They are all plastic. And the worst is, I can see he doesn't like his current swing. I wouln't either. I would have to make an effort with the advice on the natural branches. I'm a bit scared, because I don't know which will be safe for the little guy and which gives off fumes that might irritate him. I'll have to search a bit. I'm not familiar with tree names and types. So this learning curve will be steep! It's all worht it for my little bird though.

I was enjoying this one as well! Would have LOVED to see it! I vote budgie of the month!

Boys are harder to potty train than girls. (Holding everything else constant)

Name: Dedré (pronounced Deedray almost like André) Pets: Sunny Favorite Color: Blue Astrological Sign: Don't really know... July baby think it's cancer... Age: 33 Weakness: Thoughts are based on feelings Strength: Strong person in general. Favorite Animal: Budgies and dogs Favorite T.V. Show: Myth Busters and CSI (I know... not so exciting eh?) Live: Calgary, Alberta, Canada How long have been a BBC member?: 3 Months Anything else: I am married and are in a very fortunate position to be a full time student sponsored by hubby!

Now my children will never be like that. In my thoughts they are perfect little angels :angel1: and well... I can keep on dreaming till reality strikes in a year or two... when I actually have children! Boy I'd love to be a fly on some of your walls. :hi:

aauwh!

Oh wow! Great news!!!

aauwh!

Oh no! That is not good news at all. Hope it is not as bad as you fear.

I have looked at his eyes. But really can't see any iris rings. Must say I never thought that this is normal in budgies. I thought it shows that he is still a baby or an albino... You can tell that I still have LOTS to learn eh? I used the web cam to take a photo of his back. Sorry for the bad quality. His droppings is a 100% fine. I can not detect ill health there either. His feet and nails are fine. He is molting a bit now. But not on his head yet. Just normal feathers. They all look fine as well. Not too many lost. He came to sit close to the computer today on his own. I just love it when he does that. He likes the window a lot.

Oh, O.K, I will take a very good look tomorrow... (little guy is asleep now... cause it is night time in Canada :party0011: ) and then I will get back to you on that. So on the cere... does that mean if he has cancer his life expectancy might be shorter? (I will try and find a post on that topic though). He is a bit quiet, but I thought it was due to the fact that he might be new. He has started playing with the balls hanging underneath each other, in his cage (also talks to it, hehehe, he even pretends that he is putting them in their place because they have misbehaved! And then he does talk a lot (budgie talk of course)... especially when hubby comes to sit and chat with me in the room here with him (boy he can chat up a storm). He loves flying around. He has learnt sounds (that I make already...) whistling types. He didn't strike me as having ill health... but then, you never know with these guys, they can just pretend till it is too late for them!

No iris rings on the other eye either. I will take a photo of his back tomorrow. Thanks so far! I'm so excited to hear that he appears to look o.k.

I like these three out of all the suggestions: AB Tangy Mintie All sounds very cool and original.

Wow, congratulations!

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I like the idea too! I'm in Canada though... does that mean you will ship my prize if I win it? When do we post our answers to our observations? When we find one or at the end of the two weeks?

Hi Everyone, Sunny is my new budgie. We went to someone's house and found him there all scared... it turned out the current owner needed a home for this little guy... We think he is a year old... but his eyes still didn't change... although his cere did. His friend died because of noise and fumes. They renovated the new house and he was left behind the back door. Never saw the light of day or had any civil contact. He was so scared when we saw him. Not even a blanket for the little guy or a toy, just two Finch size perches . He is now with us for about two weeks and already responding to the step-up command. Although I think he is responding out of fear. We bought him mullet and lots of toys and lots of perches... He is a sweet little guy and soft hearted... but very scared. We hope he would want us to be his best friends as much as we want him to be our best friend. Luckily I have lots of patience and time on hand as I am still a full time student. Let's hope he will do well. I have a few photos. Please tell me what you think... I am wondering if he is not some type of albino and if his cere is showing signs of bad health maybe? http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr30/va...ny/Closeup1.jpg Can you see it now?

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:what: Sorry to read about it all. It is a tough time. Thinking of you guys.

I know the feeling that you might hurt the little guy. Just keep a strong hold on the toenail cleaner and the ring. The person holding your boy must foucus on holding him... not on what you are doing. Good luck. Our vet helped us scraping the stuff off, while my husband was holding our precious. My palms were just so sweaty... I couldn't. If you are in the process of doing it, and you feel you should not continue, then don't. Rather get the vet or their assistant to help you then. Good luck.

oh man!

Cheekfood, I had problems with a budgie being frightened of the blankie as well. Then someone told me to (as some said) just before bed talk to him (without looking him in the eye a lot) softly and relaxing... whistling softly. Then say something that you will repeat every night before he goes to bed like: "Nighty-Night... time for bed"... routine is just important to them as with a child. That is their only constant and should be respected... ... and then... very important... switch the light off before you put the blanket (covering) over his cage. And do that slowly and softly as well. The next day, talk to him before you lift his blankie. And then slowly lift it off. Sit with him hide your hands. Talk, whistle... let him come out (if he can already) then clean the cage... cleaning the cage while they are in there is not nice for them, especially if it is new. He might just need to get used to his new routine and that takes time. Over time he will get used to the blankie and know that it needs to be put on. By then you can do it any time during the day. Good luck.

Oh WOW!!!!

Jimmy, congratulations. I'm doing a happy dance with you! High 5 from me!!!! You will need some help. We used a knife scratching the stuff off to read the ring number. You can just phone the breeder you bought him from to get the number as well. One holds the big boy and the other hold the ring and knife/nail file tip to scratch it off. No problems. Comes off easily. Don't use any fluids. It will just give off fumes and you will hurt him. Good luck.