Apr 12, 2020 21:23:55 GMT
luvmybirds
Brand New Budgie
When I play with my three budgies, Lemon, Blueberry and Snowball, I am happiest.
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Post by luvmybirds on Jul 8, 2020 14:49:17 GMT
So a few days ago, Blueberry discoverd the cuttlebone. She's really into chewing things (is this normal for a 1 and 1/2 year old femal?) She's been chewing at the natural perch for a while and now she that she's bored with that, she's moved on to something else, the cuttlebone. And now she's finished half of the cuttlebones not just 3 days. She's isn't nessiseraly eating it, just letting the pieces fall to the floor. Do I need to put in some branches for her to work on? Or should I just buy a budgie friendly chew toy? Should I take out the cuttlebone? I honestly don't know.
Any advice will help lots!
Thanks
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May 7, 2020 23:43:49 GMT
destinycall
Brand New Budgie
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Post by destinycall on Jul 8, 2020 14:57:40 GMT
Leave the cuttlebone and get her some chew toys.
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Post by birdguhl on Jul 8, 2020 15:00:57 GMT
I've never had a hen but I've read plenty of stories about them wreaking havoc with whatever they can chew! It's part of their natural nesting behaviour. So I would find her some toys she can get stuck into, but leave the cuttlebone as it is important as a source of calcium.
Others will have views as well.
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Apr 12, 2020 21:23:55 GMT
luvmybirds
Brand New Budgie
When I play with my three budgies, Lemon, Blueberry and Snowball, I am happiest.
Posts: 42
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Post by luvmybirds on Jul 8, 2020 18:36:53 GMT
Alright, thanks for the advice, I'm gonna go to the closest pet shop now and buy some chew toys  . |
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Post by Hezz on Jul 9, 2020 0:32:31 GMT
So a few days ago, Blueberry discoverd the cuttlebone. She's really into chewing things (is this normal for a 1 and 1/2 year old femal?) She's been chewing at the natural perch for a while and now she that she's bored with that, she's moved on to something else, the cuttlebone. And now she's finished half of the cuttlebones not just 3 days. She's isn't necessarily eating it, just letting the pieces fall to the floor. Do I need to put in some branches for her to work on? Or should I just buy a budgie friendly chew toy? Should I take out the cuttlebone? I honestly don't know. Any advice will help lots! Thanks All of that. Get more cuttlefish bone, more chew toys and some new branches preferably with the bark still on it. Perfectly normal for a mature hen. |
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Apr 12, 2020 21:23:55 GMT
luvmybirds
Brand New Budgie
When I play with my three budgies, Lemon, Blueberry and Snowball, I am happiest.
Posts: 42
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Post by luvmybirds on Jul 9, 2020 18:29:51 GMT
So a few days ago, Blueberry discoverd the cuttlebone. She's really into chewing things (is this normal for a 1 and 1/2 year old femal?) She's been chewing at the natural perch for a while and now she that she's bored with that, she's moved on to something else, the cuttlebone. And now she's finished half of the cuttlebones not just 3 days. She's isn't necessarily eating it, just letting the pieces fall to the floor. Do I need to put in some branches for her to work on? Or should I just buy a budgie friendly chew toy? Should I take out the cuttlebone? I honestly don't know. Any advice will help lots! Thanks All of that. Get more cuttlefish bone, more chew toys and some new branches preferably with the bark still on it. Perfectly normal for a mature hen. Aright, thanks. I'm glad there is nothing wrong with Blueberry. |
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Post by Hezz on Jul 9, 2020 20:30:17 GMT
Sorry, misleading info - do not take out the cuttlefish bone. Make sure you have plenty as you may find that she is grinding them into powder at the rate of one every day or so.
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