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Post by Hezz on Jan 5, 2013 1:05:43 GMT
Sue, please tell me that isn't a sand sheet on the bottom of the cage. These things, and sanded perches, are very bad for budgie feet - can cause bumble-foot. And can I also ask - what on earth is Babe up to in that photo? I can't make out whether she is lying on her side, playing dead, or rolling over, but nothing normally bird-like that I can make out, lol.
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Post by barrieshutt on Jan 6, 2013 12:53:07 GMT
i would add cacivite to all the birds water for 3/4 days in succession each month
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Nov 11, 2011 16:30:39 GMT
suzyc1954
Brand New Budgie
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Post by suzyc1954 on Jan 10, 2013 11:27:42 GMT
Hi - quick update as I have not been on the site for a while. Babe seems to be OK but is still subdued and very bad tempered. I think she resents all the handling she has had. Her vent is back to normal and is clean and clear. The other two birds are being quite protective and concerned about her but I think Cheeky's motives are purely dominated by his male hormones!! He wants to mate. I don't put sandpaper at the bottom of the cage - the bottom of the cage is just full of seeds (thrown out to get to the best seeds - Babe and Cheeky do this and for every packet they eat one is wasted) and husks.
The picture of Babe on the cage floor is when I first bought her at 13 weeks old and she did toss over and over like a little puppy.
I will look out for the stuff to put in the water. Thanks for all your responses and good wishes and advice. Regards. Sue'
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Post by Hezz on Jan 11, 2013 0:38:06 GMT
Good news, then, Sue. Glad it wasn't a sand sheet, but naughty birds for tossing their seed! I have had babies do this too, but usually in the top corner of the cage, not on the floor, lol.
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