Oct 19, 2012 18:40:16 GMT
dallas
Brand New Budgie
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Post by dallas on Jan 13, 2013 19:41:16 GMT
bertie is doing really well now, im pleased to say. he gets on my finger and every so often he fluffs himself up, bobs up and down, singing a lovely tune and regurgites his seed over my finger. seems to like doing this -- is there any reason he might be doing this?
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May 19, 2024 14:57:47 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2013 21:41:10 GMT
He loves you ^^ It's what they do when courting. Males regurgitate seed to demonstrate their ability to feed their mate, females do so too but with a slightly more liquid substance to show that they can feed their chicks. They do this to objects or people that they feel close to. My budgie only does it to his toys (I'm unloved ;D ) It just means he really likes you and I guess sees you as a mate. How old is he? The days should be getting longer and the birds will be stimulated to breed. It happens a lot around the first moult due to hormonal changes as the bird reaches breeding age. But, basic, uncomplicated version is: Its completely natural and means that he feels very close to you Nothing to worry about. Just make sure any seeds don't get left around for hours where they will grow bacteria and could be re-eaten, causing infection. Re-eating the seeds as soon as they have been regurgitated isn't a problem
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Post by samwiseg on Jan 13, 2013 21:52:09 GMT
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Oct 19, 2012 18:40:16 GMT
dallas
Brand New Budgie
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Post by dallas on Jan 14, 2013 14:32:46 GMT
thank you he's about 5
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