hi

im thinking about breeding show birds

does this mean i have to breed to budgies

of the same breed (lutino x lutino) to make

a perfect show bird?

 

p.s wat do judges look for in budgie shows??

 

thanks

( Maybe a Moderator should move this thread to Show Budgies)

 

Your questions is really complex and quite hard to answer. The ideal bird has a nice big head, wings that just touch with flights that are long, but not to long , a nice mask, and is large. You can get these birds by breeding a bird with eg. droopy,heavy wings to a tight winged. This will then get you wings around the middle. As for mutations to breed, it doesn't really mater what colours you put to what colours, but there are some colours that aren't good to breed eg. YF Clearbodies, Cinnamon Pieds *I think..* and a couple others. Breeding show budgies is INCREDIBLY expensive. I have spent up to $500 on seed, cages, and birds. If not more (Guilty.. ). You need lots of space. Being a junior (which I am myslef) It doesnt matter what birds you show really, because unless you have other juniors in your area, you will always win until you become a novice.

 

Hopefully some other members will be able to help you. Good Luck.

 

P.S You also need Parental support... ( I have about half and half) and I find it difficult sometimes ot get to shows, or meetings. :hap:

( Maybe a Moderator should move this thread to Show Budgies)

 

Your questions is really complex and quite hard to answer. The ideal bird has a nice big head, wings that just touch with flights that are long, but not to long , a nice mask, and is large. You can get these birds by breeding a bird with eg. droopy,heavy wings to a tight winged. This will then get you wings around the middle. As for mutations to breed, it doesn't really mater what colours you put to what colours, but there are some colours that aren't good to breed eg. YF Clearbodies, Cinnamon Pieds *I think..* and a couple others. Breeding show budgies is INCREDIBLY expensive. I have spent up to $500 on seed, cages, and birds. If not more (Guilty.. ). You need lots of space. Being a junior (which I am myslef) It doesnt matter what birds you show really, because unless you have other juniors in your area, you will always win until you become a novice.

 

Hopefully some other members will be able to help you. Good Luck.

 

P.S You also need Parental support... ( I have about half and half) and I find it difficult sometimes ot get to shows, or meetings. :hap:

 

 

thanks this will help

 

and good news: im the only junior in the are!! :hap:

That is great! But it has its downside also. You do win every contest but, I feel like there is no meaning to it kind of. Like, When I normally win somehting I feel achivement from practice, and the race etc. But when you get it because your bird is the only one there, it feels different.

can i sugest you buy some show culls from around your area for no more than 20.00 each

you can get some fantastic birds for this price

id only get say 4 pair and id be inclind to work out what varierty you like the most

you can decide on colour later

join a club

go to meetings for a while firs though

listen ask questions

then preper area birds will be kept in and get breeding cabbinits ect

then with these birds

practise bird husbandry and maitnence

as show birds are so diffrent to pet

i never belived it but they are

start small

then breed your own birds breeding them is the best way to learn its a very enjoyable thing but isnt easy till your established a bit

thats from my experience i give this advice

Because I am around your age, and I have only just been through the process within the last year, feel free to ask questions. Like GB said, Joining a club and sorting thorugh varieties helps. Also learning about genetics and mutations will help, as I saw you were a bit confused in you lutino thread.

Edited April 15, 201015 yr by KAZ

I would do my research and studying of breeding show budgies and everything else that involves show budgies before starting to purchased your stock and starting to breed...

Join a club or at least go to some meetings so you can see if you really want to get into it before you take the plunge. Ask lots of questions and be prepared to spend some money. If you do decide to get into it, find a mentor in the club that is willing to take you under their wing and help you with advise on genetics, breeding, bird health etc.

 

Make sure your parents are willing to support you in your budgie breeding ventures otherwise it will be very hard for you to succeed.

 

It's a rewarding hobby but it takes time, money and dedication.