Hi my name is James.

 

I need help on breeding my pair of dominant budgies.

 

This is my first time breeding the dominants so i need help!

 

Thank you for everything!

 

 

James

Hi James welcome to the forum, can you tell us a bit more about your Budgies, what colours etc & what things you are wondering about, if you can post a picture too that would help.

Hi James, welcome. If you could give us a little more information, such as what you have tried so far, where you do not seem to be sucessful, describe your setup, birds, ages, etc. It will be easier for someone to better advise you if we know where you are in the process and what you are aiming for as your end result.

Hello and welcome.

You are in the right place to get all your questions answered.

Hi my name is James.

 

I need help on breeding my pair of dominant budgies.

 

This is my first time breeding the dominants so i need help!

 

Thank you for everything!

 

 

James

 

Hi im James again.

 

My male bird is yellow on face ,his underneath is green :ygbudgie: and his wings are blue with black spots.

 

My female is blue underneath :dbb1: ,has white wings and head,and it has a little of blue and black spots on her wings.

 

They are very pretty!

If everything goes all right, Im planning to put the nest box in the cage soon.

 

The cage is about 30 by 18 by 20in.

 

If there is special food or some that I can make in house, please include that too!

Just guessing on your types. Your male might be a Yellow face, type two Opaline.

Your Female sounds like a sky blue dominant or recessive pied

 

Your cage is big enough to allow them to breed

I am so pleased you are doing your research before you put the nest box in as there are so many things that can go wrong. Take a look at the FAQ for some great breeding advice

Just guessing on your types. Your male might be a Yellow face, type two Opaline.

Your Female sounds like a sky blue dominant or recessive pied

 

Your cage is big enough to allow them to breed

I am so pleased you are doing your research before you put the nest box in as there are so many things that can go wrong. Take a look at the FAQ for some great breeding advice

 

 

Thank you Liv.

 

It was a great information but isnt there a special food or something?

 

I think my male is a yellow face. Thank you!

Not a "special" food like pellets or anything.

They need a good quality seed and lots of fresh vegies every day. You can also give cooked eggs, multigrain bread too when feeding chicks. Soaked seed is also good for feeding parents. Budgies need calcium in their diet all though the breeding period. I give a liquid supplement in their water.

Not a "special" food like pellets or anything.

They need a good quality seed and lots of fresh vegies every day. You can also give cooked eggs, multigrain bread too when feeding chicks. Soaked seed is also good for feeding parents. Budgies need calcium in their diet all though the breeding period. I give a liquid supplement in their water.

 

Thank you

Have you had successes breeding other types (ie, normals) before? I'm not sure what aspect of breeding you are asking for help with? Does this pair not want to go to nest, or is there another problem you are having? Do you suspect there is a nutritional issue? Some more background would be most helpful. There are many breeders that post on these boards, if you could give us some more information on the exact problem(s) you are having it will be easier to give specific advice that addresses what you are finding to be most troublesome with this pair.

Have you had successes breeding other types (ie, normals) before? I'm not sure what aspect of breeding you are asking for help with? Does this pair not want to go to nest, or is there another problem you are having? Do you suspect there is a nutritional issue? Some more background would be most helpful. There are many breeders that post on these boards, if you could give us some more information on the exact problem(s) you are having it will be easier to give specific advice that addresses what you are finding to be most troublesome with this pair.

 

 

Hi im James,

 

Im going to buy them a nest box soon and see if they like it.

 

Im troubled with my female dominant that always closes her eyes and looks like if she is sleeping.

 

And yes, I have a pair of normal ones that my dad brought, I think they are breeding all right.

 

Thanks for your advice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not a "special" food like pellets or anything.

They need a good quality seed and lots of fresh vegies every day. You can also give cooked eggs, multigrain bread too when feeding chicks. Soaked seed is also good for feeding parents. Budgies need calcium in their diet all though the breeding period. I give a liquid supplement in their water.

 

 

I have one more question,

I have another pair of budgies but their eggs never hatched. :mellow:

Please could someone tell me what's wrong with these two?

I think Im doing all right but they just dont hatch!!!!!!!

Please tell me the reason.

James :ygbudgie:

Hi James.

You will get better help and advice if you can give us more information in order to help you.

What ages are your birds ? They have to be older than 12 months and not just go by the colour of the cere as an indicator of readiness to breed.

How is the cage set up ? What dimensions are the cage...is the widest part across the cage so they can fly ? What kind of perches and diameter of perches ? Where are you putting the nesting box ? Inside is not a good idea. Outside the cage is best.

More information will help us to help you.

Hi James.

You will get better help and advice if you can give us more information in order to help you.

What ages are your birds ? They have to be older than 12 months and not just go by the colour of the cere as an indicator of readiness to breed.

How is the cage set up ? What dimensions are the cage...is the widest part across the cage so they can fly ? What kind of perches and diameter of perches ? Where are you putting the nesting box ? Inside is not a good idea. Outside the cage is best.

More information will help us to help you.

 

 

Hi Im James,

 

My cage is about 30by18by20in.

 

The cage is located on the terrace.

 

Its very quiet there.

 

The perches are perfect for their feet.

 

They can grab it and touch their other foot BARELY!

 

Is this enough info.?

 

If it isnt, just ask me more questions because I want to have offsprings from them so BADly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi James.

You will get better help and advice if you can give us more information in order to help you.

What ages are your birds ? They have to be older than 12 months and not just go by the colour of the cere as an indicator of readiness to breed.

How is the cage set up ? What dimensions are the cage...is the widest part across the cage so they can fly ? What kind of perches and diameter of perches ? Where are you putting the nesting box ? Inside is not a good idea. Outside the cage is best.

More information will help us to help you.

 

 

Hi Im James,

 

My cage is about 30by18by20in. which is the width and height ?????

 

The cage is located on the terrace.

 

Its very quiet there.

 

The perches are perfect for their feet. diameter and location of perches ????????????

 

They can grab it and touch their other foot BARELY!

 

Is this enough info.? NO..............have you a photo you can post of the cage and set up ??

 

If it isnt, just ask me more questions because I want to have offsprings from them so BADly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

also, you havent yet told us their ages. Please post some photos

Edited July 27, 200816 yr by KAZ

Hi James, You have been given some great advice, but with a photo we would be able to help you with your problems that you are facing. At the moment My main concern is with the Hen that you are wanting to breed with you say that she is constanly sleepy.... This isn't a good sign at all...... What does her bottom look like is it Pooey or green? You shouldn't try to breed with a sick budgie ..

Edited July 27, 200816 yr by maesie
changed should to shouldn't

Hi James, You have been given some great advice, but with a photo we would be able to help you with your problems that you are facing. At the moment My main concern is with the Hen that you are wanting to breed with you say that she is constanly sleepy.... This isn't a good sign at all...... What does her bottom look like is it Pooey or green? You shouldn't try to breed with a sick budgie ..

 

 

Yeah I think my female's bottom looks kind a messy?

 

She always closes her eyes.

And Im so sorry,I dont know how to put on photos.

Im NEW.

The breeder didnt give me their ages.

PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for all!

We need more information to give you proper help... and photos. Follow this on how to do it:

 

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Follow this to upload your photos to the forum for use in any post you make:

 

 

 

 

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By all means you can use other photo editing programs and hosting services, just remember to always put the IMG code into your posts and replies. For members, it can be annoying when you have to click on numerous links to view members photos, just because they can't be bothered resizing or don't know how. Often members will bypass your post and not even read it because of this. Please try to keep to the size limitations and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask any of the staff. We are happy to help if you are willing to have a go and follow the rules.

We need more information to give you proper help... and photos. Follow this on how to do it: Picture/Image Sizes: MUST be 640 x 480 pixels or under. It is understood that not all images can be resized exactly, but if this is the case, you must attempt to get the pixel dimensions down to as close to 640 x 480 as possible. Sizes deemed to large by Administrators or Moderators may be removed from posts. Follow this to upload your photos to the forum for use in any post you make: 1. Join Photobucket and click "Join Up - It's free". Fill out what is needed and upload your pictures by logging into your account. It is a very safe and user friendly service.2. You will need to click on the tab "my albums" followed by the sub-tab "albums & upload" once logged into your account. This page allows you to select where your images are located. In most cases, this will be on your computer. If this is the case, select "my computer" in the grey section entitled "from" on the left side of your screen. Before clicking "choose files" (which is where you will select your images to upload), be sure to select 320x240 pixels (medium) OR 640x480 pixels (large). SIZE is a big issue with photos, so remember to adjust this before uploading any files.3. To choose the photos you wish to use, click on "choose files" and you will be directed to your computer files. Select the files you want to upload and click "open". The files will automatically start uploading to Photobucket. If you wish to upload more than one file at a time, you can use the bulk uploader. This link is found just below where you would upload individual files. Photobucket will confirm your upload and ask you to enter image information. Enter this information and click "save and continue". Your photo(s) are now in Photobucket and can be used on our forums.4. Your uploaded images are now displayed below the image uploader. If you wish, you may click edit. This will take you to the new edit features. In here, you can crop, change colours and do almost anything to your photo. The most important feature is the RESIZE. Click on this button and enter your dimensions. If you make any changes to your image, click save and either overwrite existing image or save another copy.5. To go back to the main Photobucket screen, click on "albums & uploads" (top left hand corner)6. To add photos to your post on our forums, go back to the forum making sure you keep your Photobucket page open. Either start a new topic, or reply to one. When you want to add a picture, simply scroll down to the picture you want to add and click on the IMG code. This will copy it. Then go back to your post and paste it there (either ctrl v, or right click and paste). When you preview your topic or post your topic, your photo should appear and be the correct size. Please ensure your photo is the correct size by right clicking on it in your post and selecting "properties" and check the image dimensions. Ensure the dimensions are close to 640x480 pixels. If not, please remove your newly added code and repeat steps 2-6. If you are still unable to get a correctly sized image into your post, please make a new topic in this forum and staff will help you out.By all means you can use other photo editing programs and hosting services, just remember to always put the IMG code into your posts and replies. For members, it can be annoying when you have to click on numerous links to view members photos, just because they can't be bothered resizing or don't know how. Often members will bypass your post and not even read it because of this. Please try to keep to the size limitations and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask any of the staff. We are happy to help if you are willing to have a go and follow the rules.

 

I found out how to do it.Ill show them to you when I have it all ready.Just tell me what photos you need.

 

Ill try one!

Edited July 27, 200816 yr by **Liv**
fixed double post

Front, backs, underneaths and showing clearly would be best...

Hi James, You have been given some great advice, but with a photo we would be able to help you with your problems that you are facing. At the moment My main concern is with the Hen that you are wanting to breed with you say that she is constanly sleepy.... This isn't a good sign at all...... What does her bottom look like is it Pooey or green? You shouldn't try to breed with a sick budgie ..

 

 

Yeah I think my female's bottom looks kind a messy?

 

She always closes her eyes.

And Im so sorry,I dont know how to put on photos.

Im NEW.

The breeder didnt give me their ages.

PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for all!

James.....you do NOT know their ages but intend to breed them anyway ??????

Edited July 27, 200816 yr by KAZ

okay at the bottom of my picture signature is a link HOW TO POST PICTURES click on it and it will tell you how -

Looking forward to pictures of your birds and their setup :hap:

James, you said your hen has a messy bottom & sleeps a lot it sounds like she is sick and should NOT be breed but isolated and put into a hospital cage & even a avian vet trip my be in order if your information is accurate.

 

We look forward to pics so we can assist you more.