Oct 31, 2022 19:59:31 GMT
summerleigh
Brand New Budgie
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Post by summerleigh on Oct 31, 2022 20:08:25 GMT
Hello, my name is Shanna and this is my baby Marshmallow. I thought he was a boy, but I'm doubting myself. Any thoughts on gender. Any help would be greatly appreciated. The pics posted are the same pic in natural lighting just one is abit lighter than the other.   |
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Post by ladybird on Oct 31, 2022 20:11:54 GMT
I think you have a girl….what do other members think?
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Post by Loz on Oct 31, 2022 21:40:14 GMT
How old is Marshmallow? Very cute!
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Oct 31, 2022 22:31:57 GMT
Possibly a girl, but would need a less fuzzy photo.
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Post by Hezz on Nov 1, 2022 8:28:40 GMT
Agree, likely to be a hen, but try for a front facing photo rather than from the side. In focus is important as well.
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Oct 31, 2022 19:59:31 GMT
summerleigh
Brand New Budgie
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Boy??
Nov 3, 2022 22:11:12 GMT
Post by summerleigh on Nov 3, 2022 22:11:12 GMT
I think you have a girl….what do other members think? I'm sorry I had no idea I had a response and had a tragedy in my family. Here are some newer photos. I've had Marshmallow for a little over a year and got from petco as a "problem bird" because he/she doesn't like to be handled. I also tried very hard to get a front facing pic but Marshmallow does not like cameras or anything strange.    |
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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George, Daisy, Iris, Billy, Peter, Chipper, Dinku, Barney, Ayla and Rocky
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Nov 3, 2022 22:42:40 GMT
I'm very sorry to hear about your family tragedy. Best wishes to you all. Your budgie looks like a recessive pied, which puts a spanner in the works as the later photos look male to me  |
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Post by tweetiepiesmom on Nov 3, 2022 22:48:10 GMT
Marshmallow looks very sweet. Some budgies just take longer to warm up to humans - I have one like that! Just spend as much time around him/her, talking, making soft noises and move your hand slowly.
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Oct 31, 2022 19:59:31 GMT
summerleigh
Brand New Budgie
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Boy??
Nov 4, 2022 1:08:37 GMT
Post by summerleigh on Nov 4, 2022 1:08:37 GMT
I'm very sorry to hear about your family tragedy. Best wishes to you all. Your budgie looks like a recessive pied, which puts a spanner in the works as the later photos look male to me Thank you so much. We lost my 10 year old budgie Tango almost 2 weeks ago. Normally I would wait awhile to get another bird but Marshmallow has been escaping his/her cage and has injured a wing already. I've had to net the cage. I can only conclude that he/she is looking for Tango because Marshmallow has never left the cage before unless Tango has.   photos of beautiful Tango. |
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Post by tweetiepiesmom on Nov 4, 2022 4:15:37 GMT
Aww. The little budgies do grieve when their companion dies. My two stress out so much if I separate them to take one to the vet. Its so bad that the vet suggested I bring them both in and she'd only treat the sick one. Hope Marshmallow recovers soon.
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Post by Hezz on Nov 6, 2022 0:56:25 GMT
I'm very sorry to hear about your family tragedy. Best wishes to you all. Your budgie looks like a recessive pied, which puts a spanner in the works as the later photos look male to me I can only reiterate all Marianne Marlow has said - I am sorry for your loss, these photos make Marshmallow look male to me, and being recessive pied can play games with determining gender. |
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Nov 18, 2022 20:48:26 GMT
clow1988
Brand New Budgie
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Boy??
Dec 1, 2022 10:26:43 GMT
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Post by clow1988 on Dec 1, 2022 10:26:43 GMT
I think boy also.. recessive pied males are pink and stay that way..
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