Hey,

 

I would like your opinion on the sex of the following buudgie. Thanks in advance!

 

I have removed your previous links. Please do not post links to another forum. It is against the rules of this forum. Thank you for understanding.

Edited December 20, 200915 yr by Dave_McMinn

Can't view it sorry, takes us to a log in page

Can't view it sorry, takes us to a log in page

 

Ah! Your right...umm here's another link:

 

http://picasaweb.google.com/homebredbirds/...336851288251826

 

It would be awesome if someone could help me out. I had this question posted on another forum and someone said it was a male when all along I thought it was a female. So I am looking for some second opinions

I can see why people are having such difficulty.

 

Do you have any other pics? Is the cere always miscoloured like that or was this a photo when it was younger? Has the cere changed as the bird has matured or gone in and out of breeding condition?

Edited December 20, 200915 yr by Dave_McMinn

I can see why people are having such difficulty.

 

Do you have any other pics? Is the cere always miscoloured like that or was this a photo when it was younger? Has the cere changed as the bird has matured or gone in and out of breeding condition?

 

When I originally bought the bird, around 6 months ago, the cere was about the same color (purplish brown). The budgie is definitely between 1-2 years of age right now. I have seen the cere change color from darker to lighter but that's about it.

 

I originally bought the bird thinking it was a female but I am having second thoughts now. I think it might be a male because when I paired the opaline with a cock the opaline was the one that was feeding the cock all the time. And when I observed them it was the opaline that was puting a leg on the other male.

 

Here's a picture 1 month after I got him/her (zoom in to get better look):

 

http://picasaweb.google.ca/homebredbirds/G...464203945303810

Seems to be a male with hormonal issues, and sometimes may indicate testicular cancer. Try adding a few drops of iodine to its water for awhile and see if it helps.