I joined this wonderful group last night because i just brought my first budgie home on tuesday. I was in the pet store picking out fish with my family and i couldnt get my mind off the little sweet bird i saw. Years ago I lived with a roommate that had two cockatails so i have taken care of birds before (one was left with me cause he was a biter, but i loved him anyway) Its been years since I had a bird but i couldnt leave with out ,Pip Squeak, my new sweetie.

 

 

I would appreciate a little bit of help tho cause im trying to make sure i do things right with him/her???

 

first if someone could help with sexing Pip for me I would appreciate it. I think he may be a boy from the info ive been reading but you all are way more knowledgable!

 

Also yesterday Pip had a poopy bottom and has been cleaning himself constantly. It looks a lot better today but i think he maybe pulling feathers out seems like hes losing a lot including two of his largets tail feathers. hes moving around more today and heard him chirp 5 times so far today last two days he didnt at all. Is this all just normal cause of the stress of moving?

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also he hasnt eaten that i know of. just a little off a mineral fruit block i got him.

 

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Edited June 28, 201212 yr by Jackybean

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi and welcome I am sure the other members will be along later to say hi and give their two cents as well

Your little pip squeak is a girl and seem to be starting her moult.

Depending on how poopy her bottom is (ie: not clogged up) I would say that it could be due to the stresses of moving and a new environment. She looks fairly healthy to me but just keep an eye on her bottom.

And you are right with pip squeak not moving much or chriping much in the first few days. Once she is more settled in you will see and hear her make more noise and movements.

Do not worry too much about not seeing her eat as she is probably eating and drinking while you are not watching. Have a look into her seed bowl/ onn the ground. Do you see husks? If so then she is eating.

You've done well covering her cage, as that will help her settle better. I also notice a bell in one of your pictures, do be careful with them as often times bells have zinc in them which is poisonous to birds (and if it is attached to a mirror, I would remove it As the other members like to say on here, it "does their head in")

 

All the best with her I am sure you will enjoy your little companion.

 

I will let the others give their expert advice

Thank you so much for replying. I had a feeling she was a girl I hope I can still teach her to talk. I've been whistling three little birds by bob barley to her since I brought her home and she just started to whistle back!!!

 

Thanks for telling me about the bell ill take it out when I get home, its ashame tho cause she plays with that. No mirror but a little disco ball toy do u think that's bad for her too? It's shiny and a little reflective.