We got a new budgie. Saw one in the petstore we couldn't resist. I'd like to know what mutation you think he is.

He's at least 4 months old, maybe even 5. He has an iris ring. I tried to take a picture to show it. Guess we'll see how it shows up here.

 

 

 

I would say about 4 months he looks like he is going through a moult.

What a cutie...by my moniter he looks Cobalt in color and he is a Spangle.

Lovey's right but what a great shot the first one is. You can see the irus ring begining to develop.

Any front shots available of this pretty bird ? I am wondering if there is maybe some dominant pied in there as well. I have one a bit the same and she is dominant pied also as well as spangle. Also on my monitor it shows a violet hue around the neck area......maybe some violet in there too.....possibly sky violet ?? More photos would be good.

Meet Pie....he is dominant pied spangle ....hence my extra questions

Here is Rose on the right...she is dominant pied spangle too

Edited September 1, 200618 yr by Bubbles

Am I imagining the opaline in her??

No Riebe you are not imaging it. I relooked at the picture this morning I see the opaline and the blue slightly within the wings esp by the neck and Karen you are right I was debating that yesterday but I would say violet possible sky blue one.

Edited September 1, 200618 yr by lovey

okay, here's the best frontal shots I took today. It's not as bright as yesterday so the shots are a bit darker. He also actually went on my finger for about 20-30 seconds, so that's good to me. Yes, he's going through a pretty good moult right now.... I'm glad to hear the spangle. We wanted a violet spangle but knew it would be tough to work out if he was violet or cobalt only.

 

 

 

YAY LISA!!! :fear

 

He looks like Tangos old boyfreind Oscar I love him! Yes i think about 5 months old to me... and adoarble!!! Trust me, him and Tango will look GOREOUS TOGETHER! Looks like a coablt spangle... i dont think pied nor opaline... but i see what you mean about the blue looking somewhat opaline... Hmm...

 

Names yet?

 

Kirby

Nope, no name yet. Still trying to come up with something that appeals to me.

Nope, no name yet. Still trying to come up with something that appeals to me.

 

Uhhh... guess I meant that (Laughing out loud)

Edited September 1, 200618 yr by Lisachromis

Heres a picture of her old boyfriend Oscar :budgiedance: http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e104/pet...29/MVC-013F.jpg

Hmmm.. want a list? I feel creative tonight? Heres some anyway even if you dont want any help (Laughing out loud)

 

Junoir (For Oscar junoir her old boyfreind), Oscar, Toby, Milo, Cosmo, Jake, Mickey, Austin, Pablo, Gabriel, Cujo, Winston, Lucky, Mango, Percy, Pongo, Lilo, Buddy, Omiego, Piper, Pipen, Skye, Cloud, Storm, Jake, Pingu, Marty, Alex, Hank, Nemo, Marlin, Swift, Mack, Mackie, Donald, Goofy, Pluto, Banjo, Yankee, Dandy, Dusty, Greyson, Arnold, Timmy, Davey, Blue, Tweeter, Tyson, Jamie, Sisqo, Teddy, Shooter, Scooter, Toaster, Kettle, Gilbert, Sonny, Cupid, Romeo, Lysander, Axel, Jesse, Spencer, Oliver, Leo, Lance, Walker, Babe, Frankie, Tommie, Elmo, Francis, Andy, Noah, Monty (short for Montego Bay), Pal, Aurther, Cashmere, Quintin, Quincy, Benjamen (Ben), Simon, Marty, George (Curious George), Ajax, Eggo, Sam, Rudy, Eli, Rico, Diego, or Charlie?

 

Ps- Tangos old cage is perfect for quaranteen :bluebudgie: And what rodent is in the cage behind him? Rabbit, or Guinea?

 

Kirby :oliveb:

Edited September 1, 200618 yr by Kirby

What a lovely new boy you have there!

Well he's not pied, but definitely spangle and must be opaline if there is body colour on the wings which on my monitor there is. Also sky violets appear as cobalts....its a different kind of blue to a cobalt but often mistaken for cobalt. So sky violet maybe. There is a flash of violet around the neck at the sides. Either way a pretty budgie :budgiedance:

It's a rabbit Kirby. Kathleen's black bunny that she calls "Blackie". It's a fairly large cage and all you see in that shot is a small corner of it. I thought of Mango myself actually, but it just doesn't seem to fit a blue budgie. Ken thought maybe we should call it B-fer. As in "B for budgie". That's cute, but it doesn't appeal either. We'll think of something. I'll show him your huge list tonight and see what he thinks.

 

Good to know that we weren't too far off from what we wanted. He seems like a nice bird so far. Has not been a squawker. *whew*

:bluebudgie:

 

I really think Cujo, Toby, Charlie, Cosmo, Quincy, Buddy, Noah, or Omeigo... :budgiedance:

 

Kirby

Still working out the name. Kathleen calls him "New Budgie" for now. She wanted to call him Pluto for some reason. Something will appeal.

I remember I had the toughest time with naming Merlin are you leaning toward a name that fits his coloring?

 

I actually like Pluto that was a name I considered for Merlin.

Wanted something that fit nice with Tango's name, and yet maybe still apply to his colouring... nothing easy for me.

Here is a website that you can looks up name by meaning, I gave it to Shawna and she was able to come with 2 new names for her 2 budgies .

 

http://www.babynames.com.au/

 

I booked mark it for next whenever I get another pet.

(Laughing out loud)

 

How abou Azul (means ocean), but that DEFINATELY doesnt go with Tango (Laughing out loud)... Oscar did sound good with her name tough What about... Nick? (Laughing out loud).. i have no clue, you drained me of all my names above.. ive got no name-power left (Laughing out loud)

 

Kirb

how about Cash?

 

Tango and Cash?

Milo and Tango

Toby and Tango

Aero and Tango

Nemo and Tango

Tango and Clyde

Archie and Tango

Louey and Tango

Newbie and Tango ( for your daughter)

Tango and Blue

 

Ya Lisa youve really got me stumped (Laughing out loud)

Kirby

It's official. I didn't really want to go with it, since the colour meaning was wrong. However, it rhymed and Kathleen really likes it. So, it's Mango and Tango.

 

Mango looks like he may be a handful. Not that he's bad, cause he's not. I've never seen a budgie so intent on trying to fit into tight spaces that they may NOT get out of. We've had to put elastics on the food trays in the cage to make sure they stay in (He has no access to these, they are on the OUTSIDE of the cage). He knocked them out and then got stuck trying to go through where the perch meets the tray. When the tray is in, it's tight, but okay. When it's out. He needs help to get out. He tries to fit through the top rung of the ladder which he also just fits through. So, hopefully we've got all his little 'tight' spots so that he can get back out of them.