May 16, 2019 4:43:21 GMT
Birdie
Brand New Budgie
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Post by Birdie on May 18, 2019 6:57:07 GMT
Hi everyone. I plan to bring in baby budgie from a family breeder that is born about 10 days ago. How long should I wait to get it. I can get it in 3 weeks maximum, will that be too early? Do I need to wait till they are weaned and out of nesting box? What should I be feeding it after its weaned. And also if it's not weaned yet and is about one month old, only. Also what would be better for the baby to be weaned or it doesn't matter. I don't want to stress it but I want to have it before it starts building bonds with other budgies and then will probably be depressed being alone with me.
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Post by Shirls on May 18, 2019 7:07:12 GMT
Hello and welcome Birdie. A breeder should not let a baby budgie go before 8 weeks old. UNLESS it is feeding itself and capable of looking after itself. I would suggest three weeks is far too soon. It won't be anymore difficult to train or bond with the bird after 8 weeks I am sure. It should be feeding itself on seed and veg by the time it comes to 'leave home'.
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May 16, 2019 4:43:21 GMT
Birdie
Brand New Budgie
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Post by Birdie on May 18, 2019 7:58:17 GMT
Hi Shirls. So I should wait till it's out of the nesting box, weaned and feeding itself. Will that be an "OK" signal that it is ready to move?
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Post by Shirls on May 18, 2019 8:25:00 GMT
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Post by samwiseg on May 18, 2019 8:57:45 GMT
Hi birdie Shirls is quite right, a breeder should not be letting go of budgies until they can feed on their own unaided by their parents. I would be very concerned if your breeder would be allowing them to go earlier than this and would not go to them if that is what they are doing Please consider this when purchasing your new feathered friend
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Post by ladybird on May 18, 2019 10:02:34 GMT
Yes, I got my budgie at six weeks from an experienced breeder. He had watched him carefully for a few days before he allowed me to take him, to make sure he was feeding himself properly. Don’t rush, you don’t want a sick budgie.......
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May 16, 2019 4:43:21 GMT
Birdie
Brand New Budgie
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Post by Birdie on May 18, 2019 10:33:11 GMT
Thank you everyone for your input Any tips and advice I should keep in mind while picking a budgie. They are 5 in the nest. Can I pick any?
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Post by Hezz on May 18, 2019 10:55:04 GMT
Hi Shirls. So I should wait till it's out of the nesting box, weaned and feeding itself. Will that be an "OK" signal that it is ready to move? By five weeks of age a budgie chick should be self-sufficient. No breeder should be offering a bird to be taken before the breeder has assessed that the bird is self-sufficient. Six weeks of age is a good average age to aim for in the self-sufficency table. The chick should definitely be out of the nest, and foraging for itself. If this is a family member doing the breeding, get this person to introduce veggies into the chicks' diet as soon as possible. It really needs to be properly assessed to be made absolutely sure that the chicks are self-foraging and not just nibbling on seed but not ingesting. Just want to add that not all birds follow the time lines so it is important to watch for the independent-bird signs, and not just go by what age the bird it.
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Post by Shirls on May 19, 2019 7:25:57 GMT
Thank you everyone for your input Any tips and advice I should keep in mind while picking a budgie. They are 5 in the nest. Can I pick any? I have just typed a whole lot of advice on this and lost it, so here goes again. Just make sure that the birdie looks healthy, as you would before buying any other pet. Bright eyes, active, check their feet/legs look normal. An unhealthy budgie would be all fluffed up sitting in a corner somewhere not very active, tail bobbing. I'm sure they will all be ok if you have a good breeder and he wouldn't sell you a sick bird (hopefully). At such a young age you may not be able to tell the gender unless you have a very experienced breeder to advise. So it may be pot luck whether you get a hen or a cock. When you get him/her home he will no doubt be very frightened, cover the top, back and sides of the cage so that he/she only has the front to look out from to check for predators, which at this time is YOU!! Very exciting times ahead for you both. Do keep us up to date when you go and choose your little birdie.
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May 16, 2019 4:43:21 GMT
Birdie
Brand New Budgie
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Post by Birdie on May 19, 2019 17:08:52 GMT
Truly,I am so very excited. I am trying to read information about budgies so that I don't make mistakes once he/she is here. I can't find much about feeding list of a small budgie. As much as I understood, he/she can eat whatever a bigger budgie can eat once is weaned? I was also thinking about egg food. How often can I feed when it's a small budgie. And sprouts? Will sprouts be ok? All these questions are for a budgie that's 6-8 weeks old. Any input is appreciated
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Post by Hezz on May 20, 2019 0:19:19 GMT
Once a budgie has been weaned the diet doesn't change. They should be eating the same as an adult bird. Hard boiled egg, or eggfood is a good source of protein but needs to be limited as the bird ages, as it can incline them towards being overweight. Sprouts are good. Check through the link below ... budgerigarsforum.proboards.com/thread/509/fresh-foods-offer-budgie
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