New cock - I couldn't help myself :)

[bobble]

so I went to a local aviary today/this evening and saw this white/blue pied cock and fell for him, lol

I thought I'd try him with Emy seeing as Trevor wasn't interested. This is what happened within 3 minutes of putting the cock in with Emy.

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he's a very nice cock with beautiful markings. After about 20 minutes and some flapping around he started calling to her. It appears as though they'll be breeding very soon

[BudgiesBuddy]

I am glad that they are getting along fine.

But don't you believe in quarantine?

[bobble]

Well, yes and no. In the case of it coming from a good - registered & reputable - breeder. It was amongst other birds too and it looks healthy enough. Maybe this is not strictly a good thing but I don't see a problem after seeing where it came from

[Gaile]

but budgies can hide their illness and putting them into the cage so quick, can cause stress, then maybe illness!

[BudgiesBuddy]

Oct 15, 2011 20:26:58 GMT bobble said:

Well, yes and no. In the case of it coming from a good - registered & reputable - breeder. It was amongst other birds too and it looks healthy enough. Maybe this is not strictly a good thing but I don't see a problem after seeing where it came from

I can understand your point. The new bird must be in top condition.

But I think it works both ways. New birds spreading illness in the flock and becoming ill from the flock.