kathryn92

Good news, the second baby who I was preparing to help feed had been fed just before night fall. It had a nice full crop! I was extremely happy, I'm going to keep an eye on her though, but hopefully the hen has worked it all out Oh and two of my other pairs both laid their first eggs today So a good day in the end

Hey, Thanks for the help, I think it is just new mum "problems". A second has hatched today, I will keep a close eye on it and try the hand feeding it a little and hope for the best

Hi, I am a new breeder. I am cabinet breeding and have four pairs set up. All with everything they need, cuttlebone, mineral blocks, calcium blocks, veggies everyday, constant supply of food etc... My first clutch was laid and on the due date the first baby hatched (another one due today). After two days though this baby died. I'm unsure why, I know these things happen, nature and all but I really want to prevent any future "preventable" deaths. I found the baby this morning, it had a completely empty crop :/ The parents are first timers, but both are over a year old. I have hand rearing stuff in case, but I was hoping the parents would do a good job, any advice? So far my breeding set up looks great and it is all from the research I had done prior, I spent hours going over every topic of this forum and the FAQs as well, but maybe there is some information I am missing? Thank you

Thanks everyone for their efforts

I'm pretty sure she is violet as I also have a mauve budgie, but every bird is an individual! But I will get some more photos Also, thanks for the feedback!

Thanks, everyone!!

Hi, I am interested to see if anyone can give me a clue about my violet hens genetics, She is violet, yes, but what sort? (cobalt?) as she seems very light? Goldenface? (double or single factor?) Opaline? Anything else? Thanks!!

Hi, here are some more photos of my birds, also I have figured out how to edit them, I think to the proper size Oh and I have added a better shot of the lacewing too! So what do you think about the two males?

Hey, Thanks guys. the white hen is actually a lacewing - with the cinnamon wings I'll see if I can get some better pictures of the birds

Hey, I am new to the forum, have really enjoyed reading heaps of the stuff on here prior to joining, but thought I might have to participate more!! I have had budgies in an aviary for most of my life, but have now started breeding. I have five pairs in breeding cages, with one already on eggs! Hoping to learn more and more each day, thanks!!

Hi, I have two male budgies of similar colours except one is a pied, I have a fair idea of mutations, but wanted second opinions? They both have yellow faces Thanks!!