Female budgie breeding

[pozdrav]

Hi, i got a female budgie 3 weeks ago for my male. When we got her, her cere was crusty brown, which means she was in breeding condition. However, after a week spent in a cage with the male, the cere became white. That means she is not in tue breeding condition. The cage has a nest box attached and she is quite often going into it and spending time in it. She also flirts with the male and the male is feeding her. They like each other and feed themselves. I am wondering, when is her cere going to become crusty brown again, and when will she be in breeding condition again? Thanks in forwards.

[Hezz]

They have cycles the same as most female animals, but it will happen when it happens; when she is ready. They are obviously is still getting to know each other, so allow them to do so without any outside pressure. She will let him know when she is ready to mate.

[wocal]

You can simulate the best breeding conditions for her to try and help her come back to breeding condition if she is breeding inside. Lights on 12 hours a day for the same hours every day, Temp in the mid to high 70's Fahrenheit, and maybe give the pair some privacy so she can get comfortable with her surroundings. Like Hezz said they are getting to know each other and more importantly if she is still new to your home she is trying to asses whether it is secure enough to have babies there. Setting up these conditions if she is inside and giving her time to adjust to her surrounds are the main things to help her get into breeding condition. Take care and good luck. Keep us updated too please. I love a good breeding story.