Hey everyone, got home this afternoon and fb (fuzzball) had gotten out of the box and was tucked in next to it (my other half found him when he got home). So he put fb back n the box and mum has been caring for him/her.

 

He has some blood on the base of his tail but its stopped bleeding now.

 

I was just wondering what age they usually start to try leave the box?

 

Maybe one of the breeders could put up a chick timeline of what to expect at week intervils for those less experianced and have it pinned?

 

Thanks alot

It was the right move to put FB back in the nestbox. They USUALLY fledge (leave the nest box) around the 4-5 weeks of age mark. Check out our FAQ's Care of baby budgies in the nest. This will give you loads of info and I myself often find myself reading it every now and then. Also... just watch that the bleeding doesn't start up again. Is there an obvious injury?

No i couldnt see anything too obvious, just some matted bloody feathers, will have a look tomorrow after work.

 

Silly little bugger was climbing all over me though was soo cute

 

Thanks for the info

Keep a close eye. The hen could be attacking it because she may want to start a new clutch.

okay, cool. When you check him out tomorrow night, try and give the area a clean with warm water and a cotton ball. Don't press hard but you should be able to remove the blood and get a good look. Also agree with Liv... watch out as it might happen again and then you'll need to do something about it.

Keep a close eye. The hen could be attacking it because she may want to start a new clutch.

I agree with Liv

http://forums.budgiebreeders.asn.au/index....c=18649&hl=

 

1st - 5th Day - Eyes Begin to Open

 

7th Day - Primary Feathers start to grow

 

8th Day - Hold it's head up and may take it's first step

 

9th Day - Tail Feathers start to grow

 

12th Day - All Down feathers have grown in

 

17th Day - Has reached the weight of 1 ounce (30grms)

 

28th Day - Flight & Tail Feathers have almost reached Full length, Can Fly and My Fledge

 

38th Day - Plumage Fully formed & The Colour will be duller the Parents

 

3 - 4 Months - Prenup Molt has cere start to change

okay, dads going to have check her at lunch time, if i can get away ill go have a look too.

 

what do i do if she is out of the box again? should i take her inside and put her somewhere warm untill i get home?

 

Thanks Guys

 

 

Also too the hens cere is starting to go lighter and go around the nostrils very light brown

Edited August 18, 200816 yr by Briony

okay See is FB is eating by him self at aged 4 weeks you can be suprised.. I was

 

Bring him on so you can check his wound from yesterday, give that a clean up and then Sprinkle seed on the floor,

Sheet, Paper, or Something. - That will encourage him to search for food on the ground ...

 

Good time to check on any other young in the nestbox too

 

Other members may have another idea

Theres no other babies or eggs at the moment.

 

Do you guys think taking her out of the cage for a long period to check her wounds and see if she will eat would be a bad thing? i just dont want to leave her in there and hae something bad happen to her :S

Edited August 19, 200816 yr by **Liv**
Please do not use shortcuts. changed "atm" to "at the moment"

Seems you have two topics going about the same thing kind of ? If its the same chicks you are talking about in your other topic and its 4-5 weeks old it is ready to leave the nestbox. If it has all its feathers and it is certainly the age to fledge, then leave it out for the daytime and see how it goes. At the age of 4-5 weeks the Mums want them oput of the nestbox to lay more eggs. If the mum is doing that, you need to deicide if you are going to stop her having another clutch by removing the nestbox, or not. If she has had two clutches you need to stop her having a third.

Thanks Kaz yeah i sort of do have two topics that where about different things which is now the same (now im confused heehee).

 

So i have fb ( need too think of a name...) inside now, the parentls havent called for her nor has she them.

 

My question is how often to i need to feed her? at the moment her crop is full so im guessing not for a few hours but how often after that? every 6 hours?

 

 

Thanks Again :hap: i really appreciate it

If you are feeding her ( isn't she eating already)

Then the crop needs to be empty !!! other wise you can cause serious issues

 

If she is feeding by herself leave seeds in there and check to make sure that she is eating

at there will be empty shells from the seeds

Yeah she has been eating hahahaha she hasnt made it to 8 weeks on her own heehee, how do i know if her crop is empty, i know when its full i can feel it, do i just assume when i cant feel it its empty?

 

Im really keen to do the right thing and thats why im asking so many questions:)

 

maybe someone would like to chat to me on msn? mite be easier? pm for details

 

thanks

Edited August 19, 200816 yr by KAZ

If the budgie is 8 weeks old it should be eating on its own and flying around and have no need for a nestbox.

Sorry for the confusion thats supposed to be 4-5 weeks old... i have no idea where 8 weeks came from must be mondayitis..... oh wait its tuesday