Hi all, Just thoght id give an update.

So far so good, the older two have left the box and can get back in on their own so they are picking around the cage ect. LEft millet sprays on the floor for them and the dad. I put some in the nesting box as well as some canary seed (though smaller and softer than budgie)

My youngest yesterday must have gorged him self BIG TIME when I checked on him late yesterday afternoon he was that full I swear I could see the seed in his crop. (dont know if thats possible but boy he was full) checked on him last night and his number twos were very firm so i offered him a little water but he wasnt interested, he seems fine this morning.

Ive been feeding the youngest at about 10.30 - 11am he isnt taking that much from me but I feed him til he stops and then just watch through out the day and if I think he needs it doing the same thing in the afternoon.

 

They really need to go to the big cage as the two eldest have "fledged" but the youngest is not ready. BUT the cage just doesnthave enough room for the elder two to do much at all. Im considering putting them in the big cage but keeping the youngest seperate? Proberly not the best idea and Id rather wait til he was feathered a bit better before I did. The elder two just look like budgies now - as in all the feathers are not pinned (is that what you call it) and they are eating the lillet no probs - But obviously the little one iseatng it too (Laughing out loud)

 

The dad is still calling the hen but she couldnt care less by the look of it...

 

Once the babies have fledged can I put the mum back in (when I move them to big cage) or should I wait until I remove the nest box (when do I do this)

 

Anyway all seems well at the moment and its mostly thanks to you all so again THANK YOU so much, will post some updated photos this afternoon

All sounds good. I wouldnt put the mum back in until the babies are gone from there. As she may try and get nasty with them. She will see them as being an "invader" in her territory and in the way of breeding again. Best to wait. If you want to breed her again, wait till the cage is empty and just her and the Dad. Although considering her getting nasty before, I would rest her if I was you for around 5 months or so before trying to breed her again.

Offer the chicks that are fledged some soft soaked seed so they may get moisture from that and also some mashed boiled eggs with grated carrot, finesliced spinach, and some budgie starter or handrearing mixed through. Best of luck with your youngest...sounds great so far. I know it was daunting for you to have done it this way, but more often than not it works out in the end.

 

Cheers kaz

Edited March 20, 200817 yr by KAZ

I just come back to ask about water you beat me to it so thanks, i seen an earlier thread about soaking seed so I will read it again and make your suggested mix to.

I dont intend breeding her for atleast 9 mths as she had one baby before i got her althogh she didnt have that baby long (two weeks) I think she could do with a break for a long while,

im going to keep the youngest as my pet and one of the eldest is going to the lady who gave me th emum and dad and then the other ill will get a mate for and breed them next year.

Just found a use for my processor my partner bought me a year ago... He seen me and goes OH you finally using it, then he seen what I was making... You and those bloody birds he says. (Laughing out loud)

Just found a use for my processor my partner bought me a year ago... He seen me and goes OH you finally using it, then he seen what I was making... You and those bloody birds he says. lol