okay so in my nest i had the most adorable big df spangle masking domanant pie violet cock bird

well thats what i thought he was untill .....

i brought him inside due to me wanting to make certain he was eatting well enough as it seemed even thogh first out he was not feeding him self and to my suprize when i lay in frount of my heater (as i do ) he decided to just flop beside me

i mean flop

at first i thought oh no hes droped dead what was wrong with him

but when i picked him up and turned him over to look he chirped at me the most sweetest little chirp ive ever heard

so i placed him down to see him walk and he walked up to me and proceded to lay down yet again this time looking up at me with a reasharance he was okay he then streched his wing out and simply layed their next to me by the fire (as all budgies do :rofl: :rofl: )so i left him be thinking he will fly off soon and i will b climbing chairs to get him down ect ect

but no when he awoke some hour and half latter he got up chirped at me yorned and proceded to go to the food i had left and then sip his water with my help leaning the little dish to show him what it was he then walked up to me and looked up i gave him a scrach under his chin and he moved his head all directions thorowly injoying this then he once again lay down face first plonk in frount of heater

i had to laugh and get a short vid and some pics

its been thiree days now and the little fella has the exact routine all day long

he doesnt sleep in a cage he sleeps on a little pink pillow or sometimes i find him on mine

he is healthy as and can fly well as i found out when i was here on the sight yesterday and had left him peacefully sleeping , to my suprize half hour latter i hear a thud on the floor and look down to see showpanne had flown in and found me

at first i thought it was a coincidance but he has since done this 4 or more times

he is as we speak laying on his pillow by the heater

i will post pics tomorrow of my little angel so you can see for your self

im still in disbeleife and this is our third day in house together

its not just the fact of what he does its how he does it one leg out wing streched face down he almost looks to be flattened

funny thing is exept for fact i dont have wings he lays in the exact position i lay in myself infrount of the heater

Awww that is adorable, I would love to see some photos

 

Not spoiling him are you?

Awww that is adorable, I would love to see some photos

 

Not spoiling him are you?

 

NEVER

im downloading pics to the bucket just my com is a dinosaur so takes for ever should have some soon cant wait to show him off he is amassing

the sweetest little fella

when i got home today he came straight up to me for a scratch im never going to b able to sell him now

He sounds fantastic mate Wonder if he is someone you have known in another life ??

He sounds fantastic mate Wonder if he is someone you have known in another life ??

 

thought did pass my mind kaz a name keeps poping into mind but i been trying to ignore that side of my life ...lol

not that you can no matter how hard you try :question:

so anyhow here is some pics as promised

this is him he really does lay like this i did not just get a snap at the right time this is fair dinkum

 

 

 

some my daughter took while we were asleep

 

 

 

 

my angels face

 

just some random shots of him

 

 

 

 

 

 

i love this one

 

 

sleeping again once he found me

 

 

 

i have so many more specially ones of him sleeping with the one leg out

Edited July 2, 200916 yr by birdluv

He's a right little winner isnt he ? Reminds me of the budgie version of a ragdoll cat :question:

He's a right little winner isnt he ? Reminds me of the budgie version of a ragdoll cat :question:

 

he is amazing he is here with me now just sitting on my gloves on top my putour

this time in normal budgie sleeping mode lol

seems he only lays like that when its infrount of heater lol

this morn he was sleeping with my little girl

along side her face one leg out wing spread

she was extatic to wake up with his little morning chirp

Oh GB he is adorable, you are so lucky to have him be so relaxed with you. Definately never sell him, Im with Karen there is something there be it a special animal bond or something else.

i think that i have some kind of infinity connection with animals as i have got a conure a cocky and now showpanne all whom i can do anything to just pick up and place where ever and all whom i have come lay or sit or just snuggle both my larger parrots talk but with very good conversation skills you would think they were human i forget sometimes that it is a learnt conversation as some of the things they say and in context not only spin me out but others whom ingage in their conversations

my cocky bless him watches all the morning early news and then abc i usually turn it off after them but of late one day i arrived home from shopping to find him involved in the parliament

this happened a few weeks in a row to my surprise one day i hear in a very loud voice

Mr speaker

Mr speaker

i couldn't help but laugh he now watches parliament when im shopping now knows more about the world and politics than me :question:

Edited July 1, 200916 yr by GenericBlue

He is so cute, l love the sleeping pictures :yes:

He is so incredibly special :yes:

Just like a cat or dog!

 

How long have you had him? What was his background?

Edited July 2, 200916 yr by krosp

When it comes to budgies, I'm a real sook....those pics bought tears to my eyes...

GB....you are sooo lucky to have a smoochy one like that!!! :yes:

seems he only lays like that when its infrount of heater lol

 

 

This concerns me mate....................

 

I know these gas heaters need to be serviced every year and ours also needs doing right now. ( A symptom of the heater needing to be serviced I think is red flame where is lights and not blue as it should be .....and also people in the room easily falling asleep while the heater is on ) . As budgies or tiny birds respiratory systems are more sensitive I wonder if he may be actually taking in the emissions from the gas heater and what may seem to be cute in regard to behaviour may actually be a symptom of the gas heater emissions in the room ?

 

 

Some info to read ........

 

http://radiologicalcouncil.wa.gov.au/publi...s%20Heaters.pdf

 

http://www.birdchannel.com/media/bird-hous...places.aspx.pdf

 

To understand how a “vent-free” fireplace works, compare it with a gas stove. Both produce an open flame and “vent” into the room instead of to the outdoors. These fireplaces do not have exhaust vents and are connected to a gas line. They may operate on propane or natural gas, similar to your kitchen stove. Following the line of thinking that would preclude you from housing your bird in the kitchen, it would be prudent not to locate your bird in a room with a gas fireplace.

 

Some birds live in or near kitchens with no ill effects. I have a friend whose caiques are kept in the same room as a gas fireplace. Are these people lucky that their birds haven’t succumbed to fumes, or are they extra vigilant when using gas and other appliances around their pets? Let’s explore our options:

 

The first thing to check when contemplating the purchase of a vent-free gas fireplace is whether building and fire codes in your state and town permit home installation. Although many models are marketed to do-it-yourselfers, it is advisable, and may even be required by building codes, that you have a licensed plumber connect the gas line.

 

Is a gas fireplace less safe than your gas stove? The BTU output of a gas fireplace is greater than that of a household gas stove, and therefore will deplete more oxygen than would the stove. Heat-generating devices typically lower the humidity level in the home, but gas appliances may actually increase humidity to undesirable levels.

 

High levels of humidity contribute to the development of mold and mildew as well as to icing on windows during extremely cold weather. If fuel combustion is compromised due to faulty adjustment of gas and air mixture, or through contact of logs with flame, deadly carbon monoxide may result and be dispersed throughout your home.

 

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) booklet, What You Should Know About Combustion Appliances and Indoor Air Pollution, oxygen depletion sensors are required on unvented gas fireplace heaters made after 1982. The sensor automatically shuts off the gas if the oxygen level in the room drops to 18 percent. Some models also include carbon monoxide detectors.

Edited July 2, 200916 yr by KAZ

no selling of him!

OMG leeia! he is the sweetest little angel in the whole world and i certainly cant wait to meet the little sweetheart he is such a special little budgie also he has such an amazing length of feathers , he is a real sweetheart

Edited July 2, 200916 yr by LILBABYBUDGIES

He is so incredibly special

Just like a cat or dog!

 

How long have you had him? What was his background?

 

this is one my own bred chicks

his mum is a cinn opaline sky violet spangle

dad is a dom pie opaline spangle cobalt

 

he was first born and last out

i thought he may have been unwell at first as he seemed to just lay in his bowl eatting

but i brought him in away from the others and he has been fine just lazzy

i thought he may have gotten a chill

 

and kaz i really apreshiate your concern and hear you loud and clear

i have 4 heaters in my home one in kitchen one in lounge one in bedroom and on in frount room they are not all gas mostly fake flame electric fan forced

he does same when we are in them rooms just seems to like the heater

 

 

yes the heater is old but no it is not giving of imishions

it was only tested last month as my landlord is getting me new heating through out home and the dude came out and did the whole thing with his little dovalacky and its all good

i have other birds in lounge room free flying at moment and one in cage and all are well

he does sleep like this else where but seems he prefers the lounge room specially when im in their

and kaz i really apreshiate your concern and hear you loud and clear

i have 4 heaters in my home one in kitchen one in lounge one in bedroom and on in frount room they are not all gas mostly fake flame electric fan forced

he does same when we are in them rooms just seems to like the heater

 

yes the heater is old but no it is not giving of imishions

it was only tested last month as my landlord is getting me new heating through out home and the dude came out and did the whole thing with his little dovalacky and its all good

i have other birds in lounge room free flying at moment and one in cage and all are well

he does sleep like this else where but seems he prefers the lounge room specially when im in their

 

 

Thats good news.

I think some of those photos had better go into the budgie of the month competition though mate

Edited July 2, 200916 yr by KAZ

He is so incredibly special

Just like a cat or dog!

 

How long have you had him? What was his background?

 

this is one my own bred chicks

his mum is a cinn opaline sky violet spangle

dad is a dom pie opaline spangle cobalt

 

he was first born and last out

i thought he may have been unwell at first as he seemed to just lay in his bowl eatting

but i brought him in away from the others and he has been fine just lazzy

i thought he may have gotten a chill

 

and kaz i really apreshiate your concern and hear you loud and clear

i have 4 heaters in my home one in kitchen one in lounge one in bedroom and on in frount room they are not all gas mostly fake flame electric fan forced

he does same when we are in them rooms just seems to like the heater

 

 

yes the heater is old but no it is not giving of imishions

it was only tested last month as my landlord is getting me new heating through out home and the dude came out and did the whole thing with his little dovalacky and its all good

i have other birds in lounge room free flying at moment and one in cage and all are well

he does sleep like this else where but seems he prefers the lounge room specially when im in their

you never sleep with a budgie,you only have to roll over or be alarmed by something and the worse can happen.

and kaz i really apreshiate your concern and hear you loud and clear

i have 4 heaters in my home one in kitchen one in lounge one in bedroom and on in frount room they are not all gas mostly fake flame electric fan forced

he does same when we are in them rooms just seems to like the heater

 

yes the heater is old but no it is not giving of imishions

it was only tested last month as my landlord is getting me new heating through out home and the dude came out and did the whole thing with his little dovalacky and its all good

i have other birds in lounge room free flying at moment and one in cage and all are well

he does sleep like this else where but seems he prefers the lounge room specially when im in their

 

 

Thats good news.

I think some of those photos had better go into the budgie of the month competition though mate

 

nar kinda over that i know my babys are cute i dont need a little sticker on my sig

besides their so many cuties out their i dont like to just pick one

they all desirve to win

 

and corka

dont worry i sleep wit one eye open always have besides if you know yourself as i know myself thats not a posability

besides if im asleep first not much you can do

as i said this bird does not have a cage nor does the other bird i have in house

the room is safe infact the house is so ...

but i agree it is not a practice people should do so ...

for all out their who think that they may just try sleep with their budgie

 

 

 

WARNING SLEEPING WITH YOUR BUDGIE COULD REZULT IN ITS DEATH

this is not a usual practice nor something i would incorage

That is one of the sweetest and cutest birds i have ever heard or seen of! it just lays there as though its dead too enjoy the heater Too cute!

Hi G.B

 

love you're work... Keep it up...you are the Queen...

GB, that's the cutest story i've heard in a LONG time! He's absolutely gorgeous!! :rofl: