I have put Jack my normal grey cock 4yrs in with Penny albino hen also 4yrs (I know this is abit old but I spoke to her breeder and she only just turned 4 and has no problems so far) Penny has shown some interest in the box but Jack is pretty much ignoring her like he does with every other budgie. I read in a post from MB that he is having the same problem and someone suggested soluble iodine, so I went to get some today but can't find anywhere that says how much, the chemist said 1 drop but in how much water?

i have a hen like that - I will be interested in the answers to this question too

I never did it because we had the drama with the hen but Renee gave a dose rate in that thread

okay now I feel silly, I went back and had another look and found the dose rate so will give in a go and see what happens, I hope it works cause I would really like some chicks out of this guy but if he keeps sleeping like he does then nothing is going to happen

Iodine is just a part of what budgies need to be healthy. It isnt an instant pick me up. It may make a difference if he is lacking, but the iodine blocks if you have used them will give him what he needs as well.

I agree with Kaz on that point above. If your cock is showing signs of possible sickness it may not be what he totally needs.

He's not sick just really quiet, has been since I got him, has never shown any real interest in any of the ladies or toys for that matter. I have to give him extra vitamins in his water cause he will only have the occasional nibble at the veggies and he wont touch the mineral bells that I put in all the cages, so I was just looking for something that might pick him up, thats all, if he doesn't show any interest then I will give up and retire him to the aviary.

maybe he is just a quiet boy? Even when Pretty didn't eat his veggies and touch his cuttlebone he was still very chatty and he really didn't play with toys, maybe there is more to it?