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I don't do this. I fine my chicks are fine by themselves. I do keep an eye on them and if the seem to suffer, i put them back with the parents for a week

This is correct but I agree with Kaz. The chciks should be able to eat susccessfully before puting them in the Kindy cage. I leave my chicks with the parents till they are at least 6 to 7 weeks old and i see them eating well.

i've done that before in photos.. At a glance, it looks like a spangle.

it was.. pitty the families that thought they would have a quiet day at the Dam...

Well the Ulysess are the large club of it's type in the southern hemisphere. I am member 59120.

The setup is improving Kaz. Black Wolf self inflating bed and pillow and a 0 deg Black Wolf Sleeping bag and i was so comforable and warm. I had a MSR Dragonfly burner so lunch was hot dogs, Dinner was a steak burger and breakfast was sausages and eggs. Coffee was fine. 3 Stubbies and 2 can of soft drink.. I really didn't need for much. Tent handled the wind fine. I have a rally at Cooyar in two weeks time so looking forward to geting out there. I learnt a few things over the weekend so will be better prepared for that rally.

Hii All. I spent the weekend at camp and then a Memorial Day for fellow Ulyssesians that have Riden On. Bike packed Saturday Morning ready to go. Tent set up. Bike parked next to it. Did I mention it was COLD!!! Well I servived Saturday night. Packed up we headed to the Service.. with over 1000 bikes and more than that with members It was a great weekend and a good sense of Family.

Heat is the first thing to do untill you get to see a vet. My Hospital cage is set to 34deg C. As the birds starts to recover, slowly reduce it to the temp in the flights.

I'm not that observant. My time on checking is about 5 secs an egg. For me it's clear, fertile or addled. Thats all I look for.

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One of Australia's Best Breeders live in Casino. Bob Smith. He might have some lesser culls. His birds can sell for up to $4500 Here is his web site > Bob Smith's Budgies

Mealworms are good source of protien. i can remember an old 1970's book on Budgerigars suggesting Mealworms.

Yes thats right. But only for a few moments at the start. We do this to calm them down for showing.

Hi Sangee Welcome to the forum. We usually take the chicks out to check them everyday from day 1. This is only for a few moments to check if the chicks are okay. After about two to three weeks you can take them out for a few minutes. Constant handling, if only for a few moments buit regular shouyld help them settle down. You will over time notice that each one will develop a personality. some will bond more than others. Doing this will not cause the parents a lot of stress.

He came 10th at Burnie Gina. 2009 very nice bird. It was the year you got the cold from someone. Very nice birds.

A good cock can service 3 or 4 hens at the same time. Place 4 hens in separate cages. In the morning place the cock in cage one. After lunch cage 2 next morning cage 3 and that afternoon cage 4. Next morning restart. All going well, (nothing evergoes totally to plan) you will have four clutches from the same cock. But remember to keep the cock fit.

Melamine cages here too. I find them easier to clean. Radio set to MMM Brisbane. Helps the breeder with his cleaning as well.

Welcome There are some very good breeders on th central coast. but you might find it hard friding one that will give up a fertile egg. Good luck though and let us know how you go.

Clean the legs and give the chicks a rub of Medicated Olive oil. If you haven't got any mix a few drops of Detol into some baby oil and rub it lightly over them. The hen won't like the taste and the detol and oil will sooth the chick. The hen will pluck the chicks for many reasons. Some are not intending to hurt the chick. Some say she does it because she is either playful or board.

I use Marshall's products and the birds seem to benifit from them.

Hello Stranger. Welcome Back.

The rule of thumb is give each bird 150mm of perch space. so if you have a 1 meter long perch, thats 7 birds. But i would have the perches across the cage so the birds can fly length wise.

The cock takes over feeding the chicks arounf 3 to 4 weeks of age. I have never had a Cock kick the hen out but i have had a hen kill the cock when he's tried to get in and feed.

yes you can arrange for private rings from the manufactures. The ANBC rings have the special code on the year.

Saw Dust is a common term used in Australia for Wood Shavings. There is no harm to the birds using Wood Shavings from untreated pine wood. It is advisable not to use Wood Shavings from treated timbers.