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Hi Guys, Yes he was definetly a dark blue.... No whit what so ever! Anyway have been giving him "Macka" the iodine and now his cere is back to being bright blue again... Im keeping an eye on him and he seems to be doing fine? He was going through a moult at that time and im unsure as to his age exactly so unsure as to what was going on there? But anyway he has now taken a fancy to my fluffed up sick looking little man who strangely enough has now perked up?? Maybe he just needed a friend!! Thanks for your reply's!

Whoever told you that when birds sleep with the heads on their wing, is not a good sign, does NOT know what they are talking about It's not only a good sign, but it show they are comfortable enough in their surrounds to sleep as relaxed as that... sleeping on one leg is also good... As to your other bird, he doesn't sound well. I'd also get him to a vet asap, as they hide illness well and once you recognise it they are usually pretty sick. What are his poo's like? What colour is his cere? It could be anything and an Avian vet would be your best bet. Good luck and please keep us updated.His cere is dark blue?? As for poop well im guessing normal he is never dirty nor does he ever have anything stuck to his feathers, he's not red.... nothing unusual to look at as such??As for info i guess it comes with being a newbie....... take in all info and figure out it out along the way??? :hap: Thanks dave i think i may just have to do that.....watched him all day and he hasn't budged AGAIN from the perch.....another male is pruning him but he doesn't do much??? Well that would be me! I don't know about you but when I go out to look at my birds in the aviary the last thing I want to see is a bird sitting on its own with its little head tucked back under its wing - what I DO want to see is plenty of activity going on.Each to their own! Another job for Tony....running around rattling the cages so the birds dont get any rest or is it a plan to make them all BOMBPROOF :yes: But...YES ...there is a big difference between a fluffed up bird and a normally healthy one sleeping with its head tucked in Ahhh... im sooo slow at keeping up!!! :DWell thank you to all again for your help!!!Im very pleased to know that my birds are comfortable and not sick!! As for my little man i'll have to get him checked out!!! All the best! Sounds good to me!

Hello, Well ive been told that birds that curl their heads round under their wing is not a good sign??? I Have atleast three birds that do this is this bad or are they just sleeping??? Also i have an adult male that is very puffy all the time sits low on his perch, hardly ever eats, drinks or moves for that matter and on his tummy it has a squishy area??? My other males dont have this??? something doesn't seem right??? He hasn't changed in two weeks so is this normal? could he just be old?? :fear Would love some help!! Thanks in advance.

Congrats they are beautiful!

Hi Mirren and Family, :fingerscrossed: Hope you enjoy the forum!! It can be very informative. All the best :rofl:

I feel that true budgie lover/ Breeders would do anything to help a novice learn the ropes in nutrition and health emergencies etc. first and foremost learnig how to care and house the budgies for health and safety should be the number one concern!! Anyone who would take a few hours out of there day to run you through the cabinets, special food, suitable avairies, supplements, show you their birds and babies, costing of food, housing and budgies is truely a remarkable person. Especially if they are willing to bring you into their own home........ I really admire people who can put competition aside and get down to what is really important!!We all have to start somewhere "YES" your very right, we will all encounter problems with all of the above, losses etc BUT if we have knowledge from someone who has been there done that, then there will be alot more gain than loss!! To all those show breeders keep an open heart, being thrown in the deep end is exactly what is needed for all of us novice wannabee's it puts a really good prospective on a lifetime descision.I Have alot of admiration for all of you. If there were alot more people willing to help out the beginners there may be alot more "stayers" alot of wonderful birds and some exciting competetion possibly in the future!!All the very best with your endevours everyone! My Husband and children have allergies and Asthma daily, this may be my hiccup to taking this further we'll see how we go with my pet budgies first???? Hmmm

No Probs, Found out the info i required.... Birds are 09 NOT 06 ??? Thanks

Thanks Renee, Thought she may have been 3yrs old(2006)...... my sister has her in her avairy now (Molly)!! As for the bub the pink ring has no number and the red has the 73?? I was curious of there age and where they came from Thanks for all the info....... See you soon.

Well i have two budgies that have leg rings?? One is a baby that has a matte pink leg ring on one leg and a matte red ring on the other leg i think number 73?? The other has a glossy red ring that has WABC -06 or -09??? (not sure) with the number 657?? I think they are both Hens. What age are these birds?? Any idea??? Thanks in advance AGAIN!!!

Awwww sooo adorable. I love reading posts like this!!! What beautiful babies you have all the best.

I have a female that, that is happening to also..... was getting a little confused about what was going on there That explains it! Thanks guys

Hormonal changes are usually the cause of this. Try popping some iodine in his water - 2 drops per 200mls should do the trick. Will do, thanks Renee

Awesome thanks Renee, Would love to come for look!! You just let me know the day and time, PM me your address and i'll be there. I really appreciate it. Thanks

Hello. I have a male budgie that i purchased a couple of weeks ago, he's not a baby but im unsure as to how old he actually is?? ANYWAY He has always had a BLUE cere, and is currently going through a moult. Now his cere seems to be turning a little brown??? Still bright blue underneath though??? Is this to do with his moult. He's been treated for scaleymite??? Seems a little odd! Any idea as to what might be going on?? Thanks in advance.

Stay strong!! Take care xx

Hi, thanks again.... Ive been away and only just got the posts but i understand where your coming from about variety, although they are all beautiful in their own right i am a shocker for the pretty budgies??? and i guess it will take me a while to get set up and have fab birds of all types and colours but i'll get there eventually. Thanks for your help

Aww so cute!! Congrats on the new arrivals!

WOW thank goodness i started looking into this months in advance?? THANK YOU so much for all your info guys and i will definetly take a look at those websites and would love to have a look at your set up Renee or come to an auction to see what goes on. Kaz i have defiently noticed the difference in the pet shop budgie and the show kind and have seen first hand colony breeding and how it can be dangerous and get out of hand so that wont be happening!! :fear I Love my budgies BUT i love all of your show budgies also, they are just beautiful and something draws me to my birds and this site almost all day long.........Im getting to be the crazy bird lady in my family, rambling off all the info ive researched from you guys but it just feels so rewarding?? :rofl: and UDL's clear the mind.........Dont they??? :laughter: All the best everyone. I'll keep you updated on the progress and take all of your ideas into consideration. :hug: x

For a beginner you've brilliantly, well done. Who knows what you'll be making if you get that saw bench??? Best of luck.

Hi Everyone, :glare: Right now i have a few pet budgies but in the future im looking into purchasing and showing budgies, i definetly love the blue, mauve, violet colourings but not sure what mutation/Breed is the best when it comes to shows?? How do you become a registered breeder, where do you learn about banding, what kind of set up would i need and how many budgies is a good amount to have and show, do you keep them in an avairy?? what is the best position to build an avairy in your yard for wind and sun exposure What is the best kind of avairy to buy or build etc..... so many questions (as usual) but id appreciate any advice you have!! we are building at the moment and the house will be finished next year so once the house is done id love to get the avairy happening but would love to know where to start so next year i dont make any uninformed decisions???? Thanks guys

Oh Thanks kaz But we are in Rockingham.........She has the two with scaley mites and then four others in an avairy?? I really appreciate the offer but i dont think she'll be able to get there! Do you know of anything closer?? or what she should do to the avairy...clean out perches etc... she has the spray but thats all and from the look of one he's had it for a while??? Your very thoughtful kaz thank you.

hi Everyone Im at my sisters and she has just bought two budgies from her local pet store 1 week ago and they have scaley mites?? On there cere's and around eyes??? Can we buy something to help like ivermectin or something similar without going to an avian vet.........She had them in her avairy with 4 other birds and didn't have them under quarenteen??? What advice can you give me so i can give to her???

Hi Thought this would be a great place to post my budgies "Macka" & "Molly" Have been told that one is a sky blue violet opaline spangle and the other cobalt violet cinnamon wing?? Macka Molly

We have a member called Macka and he is a real character and to boot just happens he was having a say about all the birds being classed as sky violet :wine :hb: this is one of the funnier sides of a coincidence if ive ever hear one I see, i see.... Glad to be of assistance......

I think i missed the joke??? My kids named the birds.... They look a bit of a wreck because they are a little wet in the picture's?? You guys obviously know a macka???? Thanks for the help though!! :wine