Hi i bought my first budgie today and was just wondering if someone could tell me what the sex is please and the age if possible, i read a few articles before buying buddy and to the best of my knowledge i think i have a young bird.... also i would like to put some natural tree branches in his cage for some variety but would like to know what trees are safe for him.

 

Hi Buddy's mum

He's a young male cobalt normal. Maybe 3 months or so old??

There are plenty of posts about native tree branches to give them.

Very Nice

I give mine tea-tree, Eucalyptus, Bottlebrush, etc. They especially like the soft young new growth

thanks throwback researching before i went paid off then! i wanted a young male

What a cutie, great picture to submit for budge of the month , I agree with throwback.

I give mine tea-tree, Eucalyptus, Bottlebrush, etc. They especially like the soft young new growth

 

 

thanks heaps, this may sound like a silly question but the only stupid question is the one not asked! when you say eucaplyptus, it's not a specific type is it? or am i just safe with the "gum tree" in my back yard?

thanks throwback researching before i went paid off then! i wanted a young male

 

 

It can be difficult to tell sex at a early age at the pet shop.

The Ceres between the two can look the same, Young hens tend to have more white around there nostrils.

It is a bit easier for a breeder, you can most times tell if a young bird is a hen by there behaviour.

Even at a couple of weeks old hens will try to bite and squawk! But there are always exceptions to the rule.

I give mine tea-tree, Eucalyptus, Bottlebrush, etc. They especially like the soft young new growth

 

 

thanks heaps, this may sound like a silly question but the only stupid question is the one not asked! when you say eucaplyptus, it's not a specific type is it? or am i just safe with the "gum tree" in my back yard?

 

 

I trawl the local neighbourhood for trees I can 'trim' so there is no specific type to worry about. Just make sure anything you use hasn't been sprayed with any chemicals.

you have a beauty

welcome to the forums.