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Post by FFG on Jun 9, 2015 12:20:37 GMT
Hi, about a month ago my indoor budgies have relocated to their aviary with two more new guys. All from a breeder that we go to... They are supposed to be all males but just recently I have noticed that Ozzy's cere has changed colour and also his personality. He is still interacting with the others but often likes his own time apart from them. He's 6 months old and I'm starting to wonder whether he is a she or if not is he sick? (from some of the things I have read up on with my limited experience I'm not sure. Just wondered if any of you more experienced people have any answers? This is Ozzy as a baby.  Slightly older (on the left)  A month ago  And today..  |
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Post by suesbird on Jun 9, 2015 12:27:04 GMT
Sorry I don't know but they are lovely.  |
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Post by steve05412 on Jun 9, 2015 12:28:20 GMT
There's only one ozzy...lol
Hope your bud not that crazy lol..
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Post by FFG on Jun 9, 2015 12:39:47 GMT
I think I know who you are referring to Steve and thanks Sue |
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Post by jellybean on Jun 9, 2015 12:53:30 GMT
I hope it is down to the fact that HE is a SHE, and not due to any sort of illness FFG. Certainly looks like a hen though. |
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Post by FFG on Jun 9, 2015 13:00:02 GMT
Thanks jellybean. Me too. If he is a she I might have to get another one or two to even them up. Thought I had 4 boys! Can't have 3 boys fighting over 1 girl! |
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Post by suesbird on Jun 9, 2015 13:01:46 GMT
I thought hen too, but usually I am wrong.  |
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Post by starlingqueen on Jun 9, 2015 13:35:14 GMT
Ozzy is Izzy. The boys wont fight over her. They have no say, she chooses who she wants and the boys are happy to go along with it. Well that's been my experience anyway. I had one Hen and 6 cocks at one time and they were fine. I now have 3 hens and 5 cocks, still no problems. One of the hens isn't bothered with the boys but the other 2 have mates. |
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Post by starlingqueen on Jun 9, 2015 13:48:34 GMT
Oh and she's coming into breeding condition so she may soon choose her mate.
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Post by FFG on Jun 9, 2015 14:09:52 GMT
Wow! I am shocked... also good to know about the mixture of boys and girls that you have... Maybe it is a good excuse to buy just one more budgie still though?! Ok I have only ever had males so I guess I may have to start doing a bit of research! Or just ask you guys more questions Feels really strange. I can't quite believe he is now Izzy?!! |
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Post by skysmum on Jun 9, 2015 14:55:17 GMT
Oh bless her, yes she is coming into breeding condition. Well there you go any excuse for another bud aye  . I have to increase my boys at some point as Chilli is surrounded by hens at the moment, not that he minds of course |
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Post by suesbird on Jun 9, 2015 14:57:01 GMT
Fun times to be had, another stroppy hen on the boards! |
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Post by mintysowner on Jun 9, 2015 17:16:41 GMT
From this photo you can sort of see the white rings around Ozzy's nostrils, that's typical hen I think? |
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Post by mintysowner on Jun 9, 2015 17:46:49 GMT
Oh and who's with me that FFG should rename Ozzy as Sharon now?  |
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Post by suesbird on Jun 9, 2015 17:52:14 GMT
Yep. |
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